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: Friday, Oct. 23
Time: 12:30-2:30PM
Location: 970 Grace Ave.
Celebrate the beautiful murals created by Oakland artists Derick Davies and Shomari Smith with an artist reception and ribbon cutting ceremony. Join the artists for light refreshments and conversations about their work at Destiny Arts Center.
Date: Monday, Oct. 26
Time: 12 PM
Location: 970 Grace Ave.
Spring 2027 Class Registration opens on Monday, October 26 at noon. Classes for martial arts, breakdancing, hip hop, African Dance, and more are offered to young people ages 3-18. For more information, please visit our Center Programs page.
All our classes are pay-what-you-can. No one is turned away for lack of funds.
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.