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Raumati 2018: Spoken Word Club

To introduce participants/students to the art of spoken word poetry.

  • Register online or at Te Oro reception
  • Ages 13 - 24
  • Free
  • Website
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  • Thu, 15 Feb at 4:30PM
  • Thu, 22 Feb at 4:30PM
  • Thu, 1 Mar at 4:30PM
  • Thu, 8 Mar at 4:30PM
  • Thu, 15 Mar at 4:30PM
  • Thu, 22 Mar at 4:30PM
  • Thu, 29 Mar at 4:30PM
  • Thu, 5 Apr at 4:30PM
About

Spoken Word Club returns for a third season with Action Education's Ken Arkind.
This season we are also bringing back SUP East- Open Mic nights. Keep your eyes open for the details.

Our weekly sessions of the Spoken Word Club at Te Oro run during the term where participants are introduced to the art of spoken word poetry and aided in the crafting of their poems.

Spoken Word is essentially poetry that is written to be performed and works with the interaction between the performer and the audience. Many rappers like Kendrick Lamar have a Spoken Word poetry background, but Spoken Word is not rap. There are similarities such as the use of wordplay, rhyme and rhythm but music does not usually accompany spoken Word poetry.

At its best, Spoken Word is a powerful, high-energy form of expression that attracts artists and audiences of all ages from a wide range of backgrounds. No experience required and new members are welcome to join at the beginning of Kōanga Season.

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Action Education (Facilitator – Eric Soakai)

Ken Arkind is an American National Poetry Slam Champion, Tedx Speaker, Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam Champion and published author who has performed his work in 49 States, 6 countries and at over 200 colleges and universities. He is the founding Program Director of Denver Minor Disturbance, an independent literary arts organization dedicated to helping Colorado youth find voice through the mediums of poetry and performance. Ken has recently completed his Bachelor of Creative Arts at Manukau Institute of Technology specializing in creative writing.

Action Education (Facilitator – Eric Soakai)

Action Education (Facilitator – Eric Soakai)

Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board