SHAKIR S.
Philanthropist
New York City
- Studied Shotokan Karate
- Founder Of Rising Kings/Queens Basketball ProgrM
- Received Proclamation From NYC Council
The founder of Theory 9. I am a A&R who specializes in music management and consulting. With over 18 years of experience in the music business. Founder of the Rising Kings/Queens basketball program. Studied Martial Arts since age 6. Love StEM. Love Mentoring!
Courses Taught
Songwriting for Beginners
Learn to write, arrange, and share your own original songs with confidence!
Creative Kids Club: Music/STEM/Movement
This club has it all! Engaging experiments, movement, and music.
Pop Hits Chorus
An opportunity for students to sing the songs they know and love!
Climate Heroes - An Earth Day Workshop!
Earth Day workshop with a superhero theme, interactive crafts, & more!
Indigenous Autumn: A STEAM Workshop
Honor the First Nations with STEAM-based crafts.
Sink or Float: A STEM Workshop!
Celebrate summer in STEM-fashion with this watery workshop!
Crack the Case: A Forensic STEM Workshop
Solve forensic challenges in a hands-on “whodunnit” mystery game.
Real Music for Kids
A course for young kids to learn about the amazing world of music
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
A powerful combination of multiple complex styles of self defense.
Little Ninjas: Mini Martial Arts
Martial arts + breathwork for focus, strength, and fun!
Little Green Thumbs: Paint and Plant
Celebrate Spring by painting and playing in your own flower pot!
Traditional Okinawan Karate
Our Karate program focuses on Mind, Body, and Spirit development
Mother's Day Maker's Lab
Create homemade Mother's Day cards and keychains.
Slam Dunk Science
An electrifying workshop that connects basketball with science!
Flag Football
Learn flag football basics through fun drills, games, and teamwork!
Music & Movement
Sing, dance, and play while learning rhythm, coordination, and teamwork.
Discovering Science Through Art
In this exploratory art course, students will explore STEM and creativity through hands-on art projects inspired by science.
Homework Enrichment
Supportive after-school study time with guidance to build confidence and study skills.
Basketball
Learn basketball skills, rules, and teamwork through drills and game play.
Little Champions
Play soccer, kickball, and more while building skills, teamwork, and fun!
Multi-Sports Club
Try soccer, tennis, basketball, and more while building skills and confidence.
Song Analysis & Songwriting
Want to write a song but don't know where to start? This is the place!
STEM Lab
Tinker, test, and explore- STEM learning comes alive through fun projects!
Craft Lab: Father's Day
Craft your way to an epic Father's Day!
Fun with Flowers: STEM Dissection Lab
Dissect a flower to learn about pollination and photosynthesis!
Engineering Academy
Explore engineering through interactive projects and builds.
Ho-Ho-Holiday Spirit
A fun program of seasonal holiday crafts — right at your own doorstep!
Spy Kids: A STEM Workshop
Join us for this workshop: where science and espionage collide!
Inner Hero Academy: Empower Young Minds!
Unlock your inner hero and build a positive mindset through stories!
Colliding Colors: STEAM and Stories
Science meets storytelling!
Earth Explorers
Travel the globe through hands-on projects while discovering Earth’s wonders.
Taekwondo
Learn focus, confidence, and technique in this dynamic martial arts class.
Chorus
Sing together, build skills, and share the joy of choral music.
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