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There’s still time to register for our DJ INTRO course beginning May 11th or 16th! This 6-week class meets twice a week, with two schedule options:
📅 Saturdays & Sundays, 12–2pm
📅 Mondays & Thursdays, 6–8pm

DJ INTRO is perfect for beginners ready to start mixing with confidence. By combining our introductory and intermediate courses (Levels 1 & 2), you’ll learn essential DJ techniques along with the mixing and blending skills needed to perform live.

At the end of the course, you’ll showcase what you’ve learned by performing a 10–15 minute set in front of your peers and instructors. Graduates will also have the chance to continue into our Part-Time Program.

Visit academy.scratch.com to get started and secure your spot.

#djlife #scratchdj #turntablism

There’s still time to register for our DJ INTRO course beginning May 11th or 16th! This 6-week class meets twice a week, with two schedule options:
📅 Saturdays & Sundays, 12–2pm
📅 Mondays & Thursdays, 6–8pm

DJ INTRO is perfect for beginners ready to start mixing with confidence. By combining our introductory and intermediate courses (Levels 1 & 2), you’ll learn essential DJ techniques along with the mixing and blending skills needed to perform live.

At the end of the course, you’ll showcase what you’ve learned by performing a 10–15 minute set in front of your peers and instructors. Graduates will also have the chance to continue into our Part-Time Program.

Visit academy.scratch.com to get started and secure your spot.

#djlife #scratchdj #turntablism

There’s still time to register for our DJ INTRO course beginning May 11th or 16th! This 6-week class meets twice a week, with two schedule options:
📅 Saturdays & Sundays, 12–2pm
📅 Mondays & Thursdays, 6–8pm

DJ INTRO is perfect for beginners ready to start mixing with confidence. By combining our introductory and intermediate courses (Levels 1 & 2), you’ll learn essential DJ techniques along with the mixing and blending skills needed to perform live.

At the end of the course, you’ll showcase what you’ve learned by performing a 10–15 minute set in front of your peers and instructors. Graduates will also have the chance to continue into our Part-Time Program.

Visit academy.scratch.com to get started and secure your spot.

#djlife #scratchdj #turntablism

STEM meets the turntables 🎧

Through our partnership with @scratchdjacademy, @richmondprepcharter students are exploring sound, tech, and creativity- building skills in mixing, coding concepts, teamwork, and confidence.

This is what the future of learning sounds like 🔊

Open House at Scratch NYC is back this Saturday, April 18th from 4PM to 6PM w/ Scratch DJ Academy family and faculty @djrampageglobal 🏫 Come meet the #ScratchFam and learn about our offerings 🎶

Enrollment is still open for our DJ INTRO course beginning May 11. This 6-week class meets twice a week, with two schedule options:
📅 Saturdays & Sundays, 12–2pm
📅 Mondays & Thursdays, 6–8pm

DJ INTRO is perfect for beginners ready to start mixing with confidence. By combining our introductory and intermediate courses (Levels 1 & 2), you’ll learn essential DJ techniques along with the mixing and blending skills needed to perform live.

At the end of the course, you’ll showcase what you’ve learned by performing a 10–15 minute set in front of your peers and instructors. Graduates will also have the chance to continue into our Part-Time Program.

Visit academy.scratch.com to get started and secure your spot.

#djlife #scratchdj #turntablism

Open House at Scratch NYC is back this Saturday, April 18th from 4PM to 6PM w/ Scratch DJ Academy family and faculty @djrampageglobal 🏫 Come meet the #ScratchFam and learn about our offerings 🎶

Enrollment is still open for our DJ INTRO course beginning May 11. This 6-week class meets twice a week, with two schedule options:
📅 Saturdays & Sundays, 12–2pm
📅 Mondays & Thursdays, 6–8pm

DJ INTRO is perfect for beginners ready to start mixing with confidence. By combining our introductory and intermediate courses (Levels 1 & 2), you’ll learn essential DJ techniques along with the mixing and blending skills needed to perform live.

At the end of the course, you’ll showcase what you’ve learned by performing a 10–15 minute set in front of your peers and instructors. Graduates will also have the chance to continue into our Part-Time Program.

Visit academy.scratch.com to get started and secure your spot.

#djlife #scratchdj #turntablism

Open House at Scratch NYC is back this Saturday, April 18th from 4PM to 6PM w/ Scratch DJ Academy family and faculty @djrampageglobal 🏫 Come meet the #ScratchFam and learn about our offerings 🎶

Enrollment is still open for our DJ INTRO course beginning May 11. This 6-week class meets twice a week, with two schedule options:
📅 Saturdays & Sundays, 12–2pm
📅 Mondays & Thursdays, 6–8pm

DJ INTRO is perfect for beginners ready to start mixing with confidence. By combining our introductory and intermediate courses (Levels 1 & 2), you’ll learn essential DJ techniques along with the mixing and blending skills needed to perform live.

At the end of the course, you’ll showcase what you’ve learned by performing a 10–15 minute set in front of your peers and instructors. Graduates will also have the chance to continue into our Part-Time Program.

Visit academy.scratch.com to get started and secure your spot.

#djlife #scratchdj #turntablism

Scratch DJ Academy Brooklyn is hosting DJ Spectakulah’s Turntablism Master class. Fully geared towards seasoned turntablists, this two day master class will focus on advanced scratch combos, beat juggling patterns and routine building.

With over two decades of experience, DJ Spectakulah is a world-class turntablist, producer, and educator recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to DJ culture. His career launched in the late ‘90s with competitive accolades, including becoming a 1998 New York City DMC Regional Finalist, 1999 Philadelphia DMC Champion, and USA DMC Runner-Up. He was also a member of the 1999 ITF Western Hemisphere Team Champions, competing globally at the ITF World Team Championships.

🎥: @intentionalcreative.nyc

In an attempt to get into character I TOOK A DJ LESSON 📣📣BA-BA-BA-BAAAAAAHHH📣📣
Thank you to @peopleofnotegame and @annapurnainteractive for introducing me to a new hyper-fixation. PLEASE turn up for Synthia to hear how a real pro does it in the best pun-packed turn-based musical you will ever play: People of Note on April 7th!

I never did come up with a good DJ name… 🤔

Thanks again to @tots_doods & @scratchdjacademy!

My heart is full 💜 thank you to everyone who showed up for themselves this past Saturday at @scratchdjacademy x @noscrubzworldwide Vinyl DJ Workshop + Open Decks ✨

Here’s a recap with some of the flics taken by @sixteenflowersnyc 📸🔥

My heart is full 💜 thank you to everyone who showed up for themselves this past Saturday at @scratchdjacademy x @noscrubzworldwide Vinyl DJ Workshop + Open Decks ✨

Here’s a recap with some of the flics taken by @sixteenflowersnyc 📸🔥

My heart is full 💜 thank you to everyone who showed up for themselves this past Saturday at @scratchdjacademy x @noscrubzworldwide Vinyl DJ Workshop + Open Decks ✨

Here’s a recap with some of the flics taken by @sixteenflowersnyc 📸🔥

My heart is full 💜 thank you to everyone who showed up for themselves this past Saturday at @scratchdjacademy x @noscrubzworldwide Vinyl DJ Workshop + Open Decks ✨

Here’s a recap with some of the flics taken by @sixteenflowersnyc 📸🔥

My heart is full 💜 thank you to everyone who showed up for themselves this past Saturday at @scratchdjacademy x @noscrubzworldwide Vinyl DJ Workshop + Open Decks ✨

Here’s a recap with some of the flics taken by @sixteenflowersnyc 📸🔥

My heart is full 💜 thank you to everyone who showed up for themselves this past Saturday at @scratchdjacademy x @noscrubzworldwide Vinyl DJ Workshop + Open Decks ✨

Here’s a recap with some of the flics taken by @sixteenflowersnyc 📸🔥

Happy Women’s History Month 💜 We are just days away from @scratchdjacademy and @noscrubzworldwide 2nd annual Vinyl DJ Workshop + Open Decks series ✨

Vinyl Workshop instructed by @nina_vicious, plus a Serato Demonstration led by @luvl1sa 🤩

Open Decks hosted by @noscrubzworldwide + @queervinylcollective

I personally cannot wait to see this event unfold once again! Excited to have @annythewarhol coming back this year and some new faces including @thatdjactress @niyahwest and @nashirah 💖

See y’all soon 🤗

February at VAPA was a vibe.

In celebration of Black History Month at Ramon C. Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School, dance faculty member Ernest Felton Baker curated a two-day program on February 5–6, 2026. The event featured a Block Party, panel discussion, and workshops in House, Locking, and DJing, with special guests from LA’s own Scratch DJ Academy and Versa Style Street Dance Company. It was a powerful and memorable experience for our school community. We are grateful to the faculty and staff whose support made this program possible.

As we close out February and continue honoring African American history in this country, we remember the words of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive.”

Scratch DJ Academy (@scratchla)
Michael “DJ 4TiFy”
Othman Abu-Bekr “DJ Gravity One”

Versa Style Street Dance Company (@versastylela)
House Teacher: Jeffrey “J-Free” Robinson
Locking Teacher: Myles Mawa
Block Party MC: Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross
VAPA Alum Panelists: Aryeal “AryLove” Lands, Tyrese “Taktic” Starling, Zion (ZJ) “Noiz” Elamin, Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross

February at VAPA was a vibe.

In celebration of Black History Month at Ramon C. Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School, dance faculty member Ernest Felton Baker curated a two-day program on February 5–6, 2026. The event featured a Block Party, panel discussion, and workshops in House, Locking, and DJing, with special guests from LA’s own Scratch DJ Academy and Versa Style Street Dance Company. It was a powerful and memorable experience for our school community. We are grateful to the faculty and staff whose support made this program possible.

As we close out February and continue honoring African American history in this country, we remember the words of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive.”

Scratch DJ Academy (@scratchla)
Michael “DJ 4TiFy”
Othman Abu-Bekr “DJ Gravity One”

Versa Style Street Dance Company (@versastylela)
House Teacher: Jeffrey “J-Free” Robinson
Locking Teacher: Myles Mawa
Block Party MC: Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross
VAPA Alum Panelists: Aryeal “AryLove” Lands, Tyrese “Taktic” Starling, Zion (ZJ) “Noiz” Elamin, Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross

February at VAPA was a vibe.

In celebration of Black History Month at Ramon C. Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School, dance faculty member Ernest Felton Baker curated a two-day program on February 5–6, 2026. The event featured a Block Party, panel discussion, and workshops in House, Locking, and DJing, with special guests from LA’s own Scratch DJ Academy and Versa Style Street Dance Company. It was a powerful and memorable experience for our school community. We are grateful to the faculty and staff whose support made this program possible.

As we close out February and continue honoring African American history in this country, we remember the words of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive.”

Scratch DJ Academy (@scratchla)
Michael “DJ 4TiFy”
Othman Abu-Bekr “DJ Gravity One”

Versa Style Street Dance Company (@versastylela)
House Teacher: Jeffrey “J-Free” Robinson
Locking Teacher: Myles Mawa
Block Party MC: Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross
VAPA Alum Panelists: Aryeal “AryLove” Lands, Tyrese “Taktic” Starling, Zion (ZJ) “Noiz” Elamin, Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross

February at VAPA was a vibe.

In celebration of Black History Month at Ramon C. Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School, dance faculty member Ernest Felton Baker curated a two-day program on February 5–6, 2026. The event featured a Block Party, panel discussion, and workshops in House, Locking, and DJing, with special guests from LA’s own Scratch DJ Academy and Versa Style Street Dance Company. It was a powerful and memorable experience for our school community. We are grateful to the faculty and staff whose support made this program possible.

As we close out February and continue honoring African American history in this country, we remember the words of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive.”

Scratch DJ Academy (@scratchla)
Michael “DJ 4TiFy”
Othman Abu-Bekr “DJ Gravity One”

Versa Style Street Dance Company (@versastylela)
House Teacher: Jeffrey “J-Free” Robinson
Locking Teacher: Myles Mawa
Block Party MC: Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross
VAPA Alum Panelists: Aryeal “AryLove” Lands, Tyrese “Taktic” Starling, Zion (ZJ) “Noiz” Elamin, Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross

February at VAPA was a vibe.

In celebration of Black History Month at Ramon C. Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School, dance faculty member Ernest Felton Baker curated a two-day program on February 5–6, 2026. The event featured a Block Party, panel discussion, and workshops in House, Locking, and DJing, with special guests from LA’s own Scratch DJ Academy and Versa Style Street Dance Company. It was a powerful and memorable experience for our school community. We are grateful to the faculty and staff whose support made this program possible.

As we close out February and continue honoring African American history in this country, we remember the words of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive.”

Scratch DJ Academy (@scratchla)
Michael “DJ 4TiFy”
Othman Abu-Bekr “DJ Gravity One”

Versa Style Street Dance Company (@versastylela)
House Teacher: Jeffrey “J-Free” Robinson
Locking Teacher: Myles Mawa
Block Party MC: Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross
VAPA Alum Panelists: Aryeal “AryLove” Lands, Tyrese “Taktic” Starling, Zion (ZJ) “Noiz” Elamin, Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross

February at VAPA was a vibe.

In celebration of Black History Month at Ramon C. Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School, dance faculty member Ernest Felton Baker curated a two-day program on February 5–6, 2026. The event featured a Block Party, panel discussion, and workshops in House, Locking, and DJing, with special guests from LA’s own Scratch DJ Academy and Versa Style Street Dance Company. It was a powerful and memorable experience for our school community. We are grateful to the faculty and staff whose support made this program possible.

As we close out February and continue honoring African American history in this country, we remember the words of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive.”

Scratch DJ Academy (@scratchla)
Michael “DJ 4TiFy”
Othman Abu-Bekr “DJ Gravity One”

Versa Style Street Dance Company (@versastylela)
House Teacher: Jeffrey “J-Free” Robinson
Locking Teacher: Myles Mawa
Block Party MC: Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross
VAPA Alum Panelists: Aryeal “AryLove” Lands, Tyrese “Taktic” Starling, Zion (ZJ) “Noiz” Elamin, Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross

February at VAPA was a vibe.

In celebration of Black History Month at Ramon C. Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School, dance faculty member Ernest Felton Baker curated a two-day program on February 5–6, 2026. The event featured a Block Party, panel discussion, and workshops in House, Locking, and DJing, with special guests from LA’s own Scratch DJ Academy and Versa Style Street Dance Company. It was a powerful and memorable experience for our school community. We are grateful to the faculty and staff whose support made this program possible.

As we close out February and continue honoring African American history in this country, we remember the words of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive.”

Scratch DJ Academy (@scratchla)
Michael “DJ 4TiFy”
Othman Abu-Bekr “DJ Gravity One”

Versa Style Street Dance Company (@versastylela)
House Teacher: Jeffrey “J-Free” Robinson
Locking Teacher: Myles Mawa
Block Party MC: Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross
VAPA Alum Panelists: Aryeal “AryLove” Lands, Tyrese “Taktic” Starling, Zion (ZJ) “Noiz” Elamin, Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross

February at VAPA was a vibe.

In celebration of Black History Month at Ramon C. Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School, dance faculty member Ernest Felton Baker curated a two-day program on February 5–6, 2026. The event featured a Block Party, panel discussion, and workshops in House, Locking, and DJing, with special guests from LA’s own Scratch DJ Academy and Versa Style Street Dance Company. It was a powerful and memorable experience for our school community. We are grateful to the faculty and staff whose support made this program possible.

As we close out February and continue honoring African American history in this country, we remember the words of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive.”

Scratch DJ Academy (@scratchla)
Michael “DJ 4TiFy”
Othman Abu-Bekr “DJ Gravity One”

Versa Style Street Dance Company (@versastylela)
House Teacher: Jeffrey “J-Free” Robinson
Locking Teacher: Myles Mawa
Block Party MC: Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross
VAPA Alum Panelists: Aryeal “AryLove” Lands, Tyrese “Taktic” Starling, Zion (ZJ) “Noiz” Elamin, Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross

February at VAPA was a vibe.

In celebration of Black History Month at Ramon C. Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School, dance faculty member Ernest Felton Baker curated a two-day program on February 5–6, 2026. The event featured a Block Party, panel discussion, and workshops in House, Locking, and DJing, with special guests from LA’s own Scratch DJ Academy and Versa Style Street Dance Company. It was a powerful and memorable experience for our school community. We are grateful to the faculty and staff whose support made this program possible.

As we close out February and continue honoring African American history in this country, we remember the words of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive.”

Scratch DJ Academy (@scratchla)
Michael “DJ 4TiFy”
Othman Abu-Bekr “DJ Gravity One”

Versa Style Street Dance Company (@versastylela)
House Teacher: Jeffrey “J-Free” Robinson
Locking Teacher: Myles Mawa
Block Party MC: Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross
VAPA Alum Panelists: Aryeal “AryLove” Lands, Tyrese “Taktic” Starling, Zion (ZJ) “Noiz” Elamin, Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross

February at VAPA was a vibe.

In celebration of Black History Month at Ramon C. Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School, dance faculty member Ernest Felton Baker curated a two-day program on February 5–6, 2026. The event featured a Block Party, panel discussion, and workshops in House, Locking, and DJing, with special guests from LA’s own Scratch DJ Academy and Versa Style Street Dance Company. It was a powerful and memorable experience for our school community. We are grateful to the faculty and staff whose support made this program possible.

As we close out February and continue honoring African American history in this country, we remember the words of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive.”

Scratch DJ Academy (@scratchla)
Michael “DJ 4TiFy”
Othman Abu-Bekr “DJ Gravity One”

Versa Style Street Dance Company (@versastylela)
House Teacher: Jeffrey “J-Free” Robinson
Locking Teacher: Myles Mawa
Block Party MC: Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross
VAPA Alum Panelists: Aryeal “AryLove” Lands, Tyrese “Taktic” Starling, Zion (ZJ) “Noiz” Elamin, Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross

February at VAPA was a vibe.

In celebration of Black History Month at Ramon C. Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School, dance faculty member Ernest Felton Baker curated a two-day program on February 5–6, 2026. The event featured a Block Party, panel discussion, and workshops in House, Locking, and DJing, with special guests from LA’s own Scratch DJ Academy and Versa Style Street Dance Company. It was a powerful and memorable experience for our school community. We are grateful to the faculty and staff whose support made this program possible.

As we close out February and continue honoring African American history in this country, we remember the words of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive.”

Scratch DJ Academy (@scratchla)
Michael “DJ 4TiFy”
Othman Abu-Bekr “DJ Gravity One”

Versa Style Street Dance Company (@versastylela)
House Teacher: Jeffrey “J-Free” Robinson
Locking Teacher: Myles Mawa
Block Party MC: Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross
VAPA Alum Panelists: Aryeal “AryLove” Lands, Tyrese “Taktic” Starling, Zion (ZJ) “Noiz” Elamin, Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross

February at VAPA was a vibe.

In celebration of Black History Month at Ramon C. Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School, dance faculty member Ernest Felton Baker curated a two-day program on February 5–6, 2026. The event featured a Block Party, panel discussion, and workshops in House, Locking, and DJing, with special guests from LA’s own Scratch DJ Academy and Versa Style Street Dance Company. It was a powerful and memorable experience for our school community. We are grateful to the faculty and staff whose support made this program possible.

As we close out February and continue honoring African American history in this country, we remember the words of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive.”

Scratch DJ Academy (@scratchla)
Michael “DJ 4TiFy”
Othman Abu-Bekr “DJ Gravity One”

Versa Style Street Dance Company (@versastylela)
House Teacher: Jeffrey “J-Free” Robinson
Locking Teacher: Myles Mawa
Block Party MC: Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross
VAPA Alum Panelists: Aryeal “AryLove” Lands, Tyrese “Taktic” Starling, Zion (ZJ) “Noiz” Elamin, Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross

February at VAPA was a vibe.

In celebration of Black History Month at Ramon C. Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School, dance faculty member Ernest Felton Baker curated a two-day program on February 5–6, 2026. The event featured a Block Party, panel discussion, and workshops in House, Locking, and DJing, with special guests from LA’s own Scratch DJ Academy and Versa Style Street Dance Company. It was a powerful and memorable experience for our school community. We are grateful to the faculty and staff whose support made this program possible.

As we close out February and continue honoring African American history in this country, we remember the words of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive.”

Scratch DJ Academy (@scratchla)
Michael “DJ 4TiFy”
Othman Abu-Bekr “DJ Gravity One”

Versa Style Street Dance Company (@versastylela)
House Teacher: Jeffrey “J-Free” Robinson
Locking Teacher: Myles Mawa
Block Party MC: Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross
VAPA Alum Panelists: Aryeal “AryLove” Lands, Tyrese “Taktic” Starling, Zion (ZJ) “Noiz” Elamin, Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross

February at VAPA was a vibe.

In celebration of Black History Month at Ramon C. Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School, dance faculty member Ernest Felton Baker curated a two-day program on February 5–6, 2026. The event featured a Block Party, panel discussion, and workshops in House, Locking, and DJing, with special guests from LA’s own Scratch DJ Academy and Versa Style Street Dance Company. It was a powerful and memorable experience for our school community. We are grateful to the faculty and staff whose support made this program possible.

As we close out February and continue honoring African American history in this country, we remember the words of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive.”

Scratch DJ Academy (@scratchla)
Michael “DJ 4TiFy”
Othman Abu-Bekr “DJ Gravity One”

Versa Style Street Dance Company (@versastylela)
House Teacher: Jeffrey “J-Free” Robinson
Locking Teacher: Myles Mawa
Block Party MC: Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross
VAPA Alum Panelists: Aryeal “AryLove” Lands, Tyrese “Taktic” Starling, Zion (ZJ) “Noiz” Elamin, Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross

February at VAPA was a vibe.

In celebration of Black History Month at Ramon C. Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School, dance faculty member Ernest Felton Baker curated a two-day program on February 5–6, 2026. The event featured a Block Party, panel discussion, and workshops in House, Locking, and DJing, with special guests from LA’s own Scratch DJ Academy and Versa Style Street Dance Company. It was a powerful and memorable experience for our school community. We are grateful to the faculty and staff whose support made this program possible.

As we close out February and continue honoring African American history in this country, we remember the words of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive.”

Scratch DJ Academy (@scratchla)
Michael “DJ 4TiFy”
Othman Abu-Bekr “DJ Gravity One”

Versa Style Street Dance Company (@versastylela)
House Teacher: Jeffrey “J-Free” Robinson
Locking Teacher: Myles Mawa
Block Party MC: Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross
VAPA Alum Panelists: Aryeal “AryLove” Lands, Tyrese “Taktic” Starling, Zion (ZJ) “Noiz” Elamin, Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross

February at VAPA was a vibe.

In celebration of Black History Month at Ramon C. Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School, dance faculty member Ernest Felton Baker curated a two-day program on February 5–6, 2026. The event featured a Block Party, panel discussion, and workshops in House, Locking, and DJing, with special guests from LA’s own Scratch DJ Academy and Versa Style Street Dance Company. It was a powerful and memorable experience for our school community. We are grateful to the faculty and staff whose support made this program possible.

As we close out February and continue honoring African American history in this country, we remember the words of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive.”

Scratch DJ Academy (@scratchla)
Michael “DJ 4TiFy”
Othman Abu-Bekr “DJ Gravity One”

Versa Style Street Dance Company (@versastylela)
House Teacher: Jeffrey “J-Free” Robinson
Locking Teacher: Myles Mawa
Block Party MC: Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross
VAPA Alum Panelists: Aryeal “AryLove” Lands, Tyrese “Taktic” Starling, Zion (ZJ) “Noiz” Elamin, Xeandric “K-Xean” Ross

Join us tomorrow evening Wednesday, February 25th from 6pm-8pm for an Open House w/ Scratch Academy Family @djrampageglobal 🏫 Come meet the #ScratchFam and learn about offerings 🎶

Enrollment is still open for our DJ INTRO course beginning March 2nd and March 7th. This 6-week class meets twice a week, with two schedule options:
📅 Mondays & Thursdays, 6–8pm
📅 Saturdays & Sundays, 12–2pm

DJ INTRO is perfect for beginners ready to start mixing with confidence. By combining our introductory and intermediate courses (Levels 1 & 2), you’ll learn essential DJ techniques along with the mixing and blending skills needed to perform live.

At the end of the course, you’ll showcase what you’ve learned by performing a 10–15 minute set in front of your peers and instructors. Graduates will also have the chance to continue into our Part-Time Program.

Visit academy.scratch.com to get started and secure your spot in our DJ Intro Course beginning March 2nd or March 7th

#djlife #scratchdj #turntablism

Join us tomorrow evening Wednesday, February 25th from 6pm-8pm for an Open House w/ Scratch Academy Family @djrampageglobal 🏫 Come meet the #ScratchFam and learn about offerings 🎶

Enrollment is still open for our DJ INTRO course beginning March 2nd and March 7th. This 6-week class meets twice a week, with two schedule options:
📅 Mondays & Thursdays, 6–8pm
📅 Saturdays & Sundays, 12–2pm

DJ INTRO is perfect for beginners ready to start mixing with confidence. By combining our introductory and intermediate courses (Levels 1 & 2), you’ll learn essential DJ techniques along with the mixing and blending skills needed to perform live.

At the end of the course, you’ll showcase what you’ve learned by performing a 10–15 minute set in front of your peers and instructors. Graduates will also have the chance to continue into our Part-Time Program.

Visit academy.scratch.com to get started and secure your spot in our DJ Intro Course beginning March 2nd or March 7th

#djlife #scratchdj #turntablism

Join us tomorrow evening Wednesday, February 25th from 6pm-8pm for an Open House w/ Scratch Academy Family @djrampageglobal 🏫 Come meet the #ScratchFam and learn about offerings 🎶

Enrollment is still open for our DJ INTRO course beginning March 2nd and March 7th. This 6-week class meets twice a week, with two schedule options:
📅 Mondays & Thursdays, 6–8pm
📅 Saturdays & Sundays, 12–2pm

DJ INTRO is perfect for beginners ready to start mixing with confidence. By combining our introductory and intermediate courses (Levels 1 & 2), you’ll learn essential DJ techniques along with the mixing and blending skills needed to perform live.

At the end of the course, you’ll showcase what you’ve learned by performing a 10–15 minute set in front of your peers and instructors. Graduates will also have the chance to continue into our Part-Time Program.

Visit academy.scratch.com to get started and secure your spot in our DJ Intro Course beginning March 2nd or March 7th

#djlife #scratchdj #turntablism

Join us tomorrow evening Wednesday, February 25th from 6pm-8pm for an Open House w/ Scratch Academy Family @djrampageglobal 🏫 Come meet the #ScratchFam and learn about offerings 🎶

Enrollment is still open for our DJ INTRO course beginning March 2nd and March 7th. This 6-week class meets twice a week, with two schedule options:
📅 Mondays & Thursdays, 6–8pm
📅 Saturdays & Sundays, 12–2pm

DJ INTRO is perfect for beginners ready to start mixing with confidence. By combining our introductory and intermediate courses (Levels 1 & 2), you’ll learn essential DJ techniques along with the mixing and blending skills needed to perform live.

At the end of the course, you’ll showcase what you’ve learned by performing a 10–15 minute set in front of your peers and instructors. Graduates will also have the chance to continue into our Part-Time Program.

Visit academy.scratch.com to get started and secure your spot in our DJ Intro Course beginning March 2nd or March 7th

#djlife #scratchdj #turntablism

Join us tomorrow evening Wednesday, February 25th from 6pm-8pm for an Open House w/ Scratch Academy Family @djrampageglobal 🏫 Come meet the #ScratchFam and learn about offerings 🎶

Enrollment is still open for our DJ INTRO course beginning March 2nd and March 7th. This 6-week class meets twice a week, with two schedule options:
📅 Mondays & Thursdays, 6–8pm
📅 Saturdays & Sundays, 12–2pm

DJ INTRO is perfect for beginners ready to start mixing with confidence. By combining our introductory and intermediate courses (Levels 1 & 2), you’ll learn essential DJ techniques along with the mixing and blending skills needed to perform live.

At the end of the course, you’ll showcase what you’ve learned by performing a 10–15 minute set in front of your peers and instructors. Graduates will also have the chance to continue into our Part-Time Program.

Visit academy.scratch.com to get started and secure your spot in our DJ Intro Course beginning March 2nd or March 7th

#djlife #scratchdj #turntablism

Join Scratch DJ Academy and No Scrubz on Saturday, March 7th for another day filled with music, learning, and empowerment. This event is open to women, non-binary, and trans people with a passion for and/or interested in DJing on vinyl.

Refreshments provided by Red Bull (@redbull)

What to expect:
* Music provided by NYLA (@thatdjactress)
* Vinyl DJ Workshop facilitated by Nina Vicious (@nina_vicious)
* Serato Demonstration led by LUV (@luvl1sa)
* Q&A Panel with Guest DJs, moderated by Anny Warhol. (@annythewarhol)

RSVP on @posh.vip https://posh.vip/e/iwd-vinyl-dj-workshop-open-decks

On this Friday’s Eve, I wanted to share some flicks from last year’s #InternationalWomensDay event with @scratchdjacademy and @noscrubzworldwide 🥹

These shots were taken by @sixteenflowersnyc but we also had @twobeadsattheend covering the afternoon as well 🫶🏾

I’m real excited to share that we’ll be hosting this event AGAIN this upcoming March, and we’ve tapped some other folk within the music industry and DJ community for this next installment as well 👀

This is for the ladies and them 🙆🏾‍♀️💜 stay tuned for more updates 💐

On this Friday’s Eve, I wanted to share some flicks from last year’s #InternationalWomensDay event with @scratchdjacademy and @noscrubzworldwide 🥹

These shots were taken by @sixteenflowersnyc but we also had @twobeadsattheend covering the afternoon as well 🫶🏾

I’m real excited to share that we’ll be hosting this event AGAIN this upcoming March, and we’ve tapped some other folk within the music industry and DJ community for this next installment as well 👀

This is for the ladies and them 🙆🏾‍♀️💜 stay tuned for more updates 💐

On this Friday’s Eve, I wanted to share some flicks from last year’s #InternationalWomensDay event with @scratchdjacademy and @noscrubzworldwide 🥹

These shots were taken by @sixteenflowersnyc but we also had @twobeadsattheend covering the afternoon as well 🫶🏾

I’m real excited to share that we’ll be hosting this event AGAIN this upcoming March, and we’ve tapped some other folk within the music industry and DJ community for this next installment as well 👀

This is for the ladies and them 🙆🏾‍♀️💜 stay tuned for more updates 💐

On this Friday’s Eve, I wanted to share some flicks from last year’s #InternationalWomensDay event with @scratchdjacademy and @noscrubzworldwide 🥹

These shots were taken by @sixteenflowersnyc but we also had @twobeadsattheend covering the afternoon as well 🫶🏾

I’m real excited to share that we’ll be hosting this event AGAIN this upcoming March, and we’ve tapped some other folk within the music industry and DJ community for this next installment as well 👀

This is for the ladies and them 🙆🏾‍♀️💜 stay tuned for more updates 💐

“And we got the master of a disco scratch, there’s not a break that he can’t catch, Jam Master Jay, that is his name, and all wild DJs, he will tame”

As one of the pioneers of modern HipHop, our founder, and the cultures most revered DJ, we would like to say Happy JMJ Day!

#jammasterjay #jmjday