Overview

Destiny Arts Center is a Bay Area nonprofit providing movement arts programs for youth (ages 3–18) that combine dance, theater, and martial arts with violence prevention and leadership development. Programs run on a sliding scale at the North Oakland facility, through school and community partnerships, and in summer camps, mixing movement with social-emotional learning and restorative practices. It runs youth performance groups (DAYPC and DJC) that create original shows and gives professional development for educators and leaders. Its goal is to empower young people to express themselves, resolve conflicts peacefully, and participate in arts and community-building in a safe, accessible environment, guided by the Warriors Code and led by Black and Queer artists.