About
Destiny Arts Center offers movement-based arts that use dance and martial arts. Its movement arts programs are rooted in Destiny’s creative youth development framework and the “Warriors Code” – Love, Care, Respect, Honor, Responsibility, Peace. The program is committed to centering the voices and experiences of BIPOC youth and uses movement-based arts to uplift youth voice, support pathways for young people to express themselves, advocate for justice and equity, fight against systemic racism, and build a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and free.
• Schedule: Office hours Monday–Thursday 11am–7pm; Saturday 9am–1pm
• Price: Derick’s limited-edition hoodies are now available for $80.
Destiny Arts Center was founded by Black and Queer dance and martial artists in 1988. It is an anchor cultural institution with over 30 years working in Oakland. The organization exists to inspire and ignite social change through the arts and provides a brave space for youth to express themselves, advocate for social change, and build thriving communities. A Destiny Arts Center caregiver describes Destiny Arts as “the heartbeat of the community.”
Last updated March 23, 2026.
• Schedule: Office hours Monday–Thursday 11am–7pm; Saturday 9am–1pm
• Price: Derick’s limited-edition hoodies are now available for $80.
Destiny Arts Center was founded by Black and Queer dance and martial artists in 1988. It is an anchor cultural institution with over 30 years working in Oakland. The organization exists to inspire and ignite social change through the arts and provides a brave space for youth to express themselves, advocate for social change, and build thriving communities. A Destiny Arts Center caregiver describes Destiny Arts as “the heartbeat of the community.”
Last updated March 23, 2026.
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