Date: Every Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
Time: 11 AM - 12 PM
Location: Destiny Arts Center/Youth UpRising/Clinton Recreation Park
Caregiver & Me Community Classes
FREE Teddy Bear Movement drop-in program for children ages 0–5
Use dance, rhythm, & storytelling to:
– Develop school readiness
– Build social skills
– Expand language & expression
– Build resilience, self-esteem, focus & confidence
WEDNESDAYS FROM 11 AM – 12 PM
Destiny Arts Center
970 Grace Ave.
Oakland, CA 94608
THURSDAYS FROM 11 AM – 12 PM
Youth UpRising
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
FRIDAYS FROM 11 AM – 12 PM
Clinton Recreation Center
655 International Blvd
Oakland CA 94606
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS MUST BE PRESENT
Learn more about our early childhood movement arts programs!
Date: Biweekly on Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 6
Time: 5-6:30 PM
Location: 970 Grace Ave.
Company Classes
Train with DAYPC! Biweekly Company Classes for youth ages 12–18 and DAYPC alumni, focused on technique, choreography retention, performance, and more.
Tuesdays, October 6–December 1, biweekly
Time: 5:00–6:30 PM
Cost: $20 drop-in
Date: Every Wednesday starting Oct. 7
Time: 4:30-5:30 PM / 7:00-8:15 PM
Location: 970 Grace Ave.
Each workshop runs for 6 weeks, with the option to commit to the full session or drop in for a single class. Two of our amazing Hip Hop Teaching Artists will be leading these workshops, creating welcoming spaces for adults of all experience levels to learn, move, and have fun.
Whether you’re looking to build your skills, move with community, or simply try something new, we have a class for you!
WEDNESDAYS | OCTOBER 7–NOVEMBER 11
4:30–5:30 PM with Tae
7:00–8:15 PM with Samara
COST:
$20 per class
$90 for the full 6-week session
Register here:
Beginner Adult Hip Hop with Samara
Beginner Adult Hip Hop with Tae
Space is limited, so sign up and join us this October!
Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Time: 3-5PM
Location: 970 Grace Ave.
Come get moving and grooving with your family at Destiny Arts Center with Baby Rave Oakland! Tickets on sale now for $23. Free admission for your little ones.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 12
Time: 11AM - 12:15PM / 3-5PM
Location: 8601 MacArthur Blvd Bldg. 300, Oakland 94605
Love in Action is Destiny’s annual winter showcase for our center programs and a few of our school & community sites! This year, Love In Action will be split into two separate performances to create a smoother, more enjoyable experience for our young artists and their families.
Performance #1: Destiny Junior Warriors (Ages 3–7)
📆 Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
📍 Location: Castlemont High School (8601 MacArthur Blvd Bldg. 300, Oakland 94605)
⏱️ Calltime: 10:15am
🎤 Performance Time: 11:00am-12:15pm
Performance #2: Destiny Warriors (Ages 8+)
📆 Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
📍 Location: Castlemont High School (8601 MacArthur Blvd Bldg. 300, Oakland 94605)
⏱️ Calltime: 2:15pm
🎤 Performance: 3:00pm-5:00pm
We can’t wait to celebrate our young artists and everything they’ve worked on this season. Mark your calendars, and bring your family and friends to cheer them on!
Interested in becoming our MC? Fill out this form by Sunday, November 8.
Date: Thursday, Mar. 11, 2027
Time: 5-10 PM
Location: 510 Embarcadero West
Join us for an evening of inspiration, creativity, and community! Destiny Arts Center’s annual gala returns to Yoshi’s Oakland on Thursday, March 11, 2027.
For more information, including sponsorship opportunities and a detailed itinerary, please visit Embracing Our Destiny.