Raptorik is a lecture-based course that utilizes freestyle rap as a method to innovate rhetoric education. Developed by Elias Ben Afia and Aske Sjørvad, also known as Den Lette Gade.

The course covers topics such as voice training, rhetorical techniques, argument analysis, and overcoming performance anxiety. It bridges academic theory with hands-on exercises that strengthen skills and foster teamwork. Nearly half of all Danes feel nervous about speaking in front of large audiences, and over a quarter report that their fear of making mistakes prevents them from doing so. This makes the course highly relevant for high school and university students, members of interest organizations, and even corporate boards.

With Raptorik, participants gain the tools to develop their presentation skills, deliver compelling speeches, and take control of their voice. The course is both educational and entertaining, delivered by two professional performers, trained rhetoricians, and passionate speakers.

The foundational course lasts three hours, though, given freestyle rap's inherent adaptability, the timeframe can be adjusted to fit different needs.

The two freestyle rap veterans behind Raptorik have extensive experience performing at major venues such as Musik i Lejet, The Royal Opera, Roskilde Festival, Tap1, Copenhagen City Hall, and Christiansborg. They also boast five gold medals from the Danish Freestyle Rap Championships (DM i Freestyle Rap). Beyond their careers as professional freestyle rappers, they met in the world of rhetoric during their university studies at the University of Copenhagen. Their shared academic journey culminated in Scandinavia’s first rhetorical genre categorization of freestyle rap as part of their joint bachelor’s project.

In Raptorik, their combined expertise as both rappers and rhetoricians shines through, offering participants an engaging and unique perspective on the practical and academic applications of rhetoric—through the lens of freestyle rap.