REGISTER FOR SPRING 2026 CLASSES STARTING NOVEMBER 3RD
Registration for SPRING 2026 opens on November 3rd. View our Class Offerings.
Classes begin on January 20 and will conclude with Moving for Peace, a showcase for friends and family on Saturday, May 9.
Martial Arts
Mondays & Wednesdays with Sensei Tes
3:30-4:20 PM ages 5-8
4:30-5:20 PM ages 9-12
5:30-6:30 PM ages 13-18
There is only one registration period for Martial Arts. Students registered in the fall are automatically registered for the spring. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to tesfaye@destinyarts.org.
Little Tigers Martial Arts
Saturdays with Sensei Tes
10:00-10:50 AM ages 3-5
Youth Hip Hop
Mondays with Ms. Arayah
3:45-4:35 PM ages 5-7
4:45-5:35 PM ages 8-12
Thursdays with Ms. Maddie
4:00-4:50 PM ages 8-12
Saturdays with Rama and Michaela
10:30-11:20 AM ages 7-9
11:30 AM-12:20 PM ages 10-13
African Dance
Wednesdays with Ms. Julia
3:45-4:35 PM ages 8+
4:45-5:35 PM ages 5-7
Teddy Bear Hip Hop
Saturdays with Arayah
10:00-10:50 AM ages 3-4
11:00-11:50 AM ages 4-5
12:00-12:50 PM ages 5-6
Teddy Bear Dance
Thursdays with Ms. Juliana
4:00-4:50 PM ages 3-5
Teen Hip Hop
Mondays and Wednesdays with Ms. Tae
5:40-7:00 PM ages 13-18
Little Breakers Breakdance
Tuesdays with Davy
4-4:50 PM ages 5-7
Youth Breakdancing
Fridays with Dave
3:30-4:20 PM ages 8-12
Martial Arts Advanced Training (Demo Team)*
Tuesdays with Sensei Tes
4:00-5:00 PM ages 9+
Invite only
Advanced Youth Hip Hop*
Tuesdays & Fridays with Ms. Maddie
4:00-5:00 PM ages 9-12
Invite only
Paying For Your Classes
The recommended price for Spring 2026 is $300-$350 for the whole session (January-May). The recommended price for Martial Arts is $700 for the year (September-May). Payment plans and coupon codes are available.
All of our classes are “pay what you can” and NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS.
Destiny Arts Center is a social justice organization.
We ask that families contribute what they can.
If you can afford to contribute more than the suggested price,
please know that your funds go to directly support other families in our program.
IF YOU NEED HELP:
You can reach us at 510-597-1619 or by email at info@destinyarts.org
You can also come to our center and register in person. Call to check if we are available, common availability is Mon-Thurs 3-6 PM.
PLEASE NOTE: We prioritize Oakland residents and BIPOC students on our waitlist.
Our Space
Destiny Arts Center is a 7,800 square foot dance and martial arts center located at 970 Grace Avenue between Market St. and San Pablo Avenue in North Oakland.
With 3 large dance studios totaling over 3,000 square feet, this recently constructed facility features sprung wood oak floors, mirrors, integrated sound, central air, changing rooms and restrooms. High ceilings, skylights and windows create a well-lit airy space for our grounding and transformative programs.
Destiny Arts Center partnered with the Alameda County Community Food Bank in the Fall of 2019 to provide healthy snacks to the young people and families who come through our doors. Since the shelter-in-place order was issued in March of 2020, we have maintained a community food pantry that is open to anyone in our community in need. Our staff has worked to stock the pantry with commonly used food items that our teaching artists, staff and families can access.
