Creative Youth Development
Our Mission
No Easy Props, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to positive youth development and community connection through the lens of Hip-Hop culture. We provide quality education and enrichment in Hip-Hop dance, art, and music for young people via engaging programs, workshops, performances, and cultural events across the communities of Los Angeles and Denver.
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We use Hip-Hop as a vehicle for social change, healing, wellness, and violence prevention, empowering Teaching Artists to be catalysts in BIPOC communities—educating, inspiring, and uplifting youth.
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Our goal is to create a platform for cultivating skills in dance, art, and music across multiple generations. We aim to engage BIPOC youth and collaborate with their communities to promote equity, healing, self-determination, healthy relationships, community wellness, stewardship, and an appreciation for diversity—all while fostering fun and creativity!
Serves 1,200 school age youth annually in low socio-economic, underserved areas of Los Angeles.
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By partnering with LAUSD, LAsBEST, Inglewood Unified, and Whittier Schools we can reach 1400 students annually.
Our program is proud to serve 100 youth in Los Angeles and 100 youth in Denver every year.
Since its creation in 2021, we have been able to serve a total of 300 youth. We are committed to continuing our mission of supporting and empowering young people in our communities.
This program brings together 500 participants annually through live workshops and events. Additionally, 600 people attend online, with 300 from Los Angeles, 100 from elsewhere in California, and 100 from the US and internationally. Join us for an unforgettable experience of dance, culture, and community.
Our annual event brings together over 2,500 attendees, including 2,000 LA residents and 500 at-risk youth, creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all. With over 50,000 online views, the festival has become a global experience. After an incredible 30-year run, concluding with our final event in summer 2024, the festival became a cornerstone for uniting generations of Angelenos and internationals in celebrating Hip-Hop culture. Focused on Breaking, Popping, Locking, and Freestyle dance, it featured performances, interactive cyphers, epic battles, graffiti art, murals, panels, workshops, and renowned headliners—honoring Hip-Hop’s legacy in LA.
