Movement Disciplines Available

We offer programs that integrate our violence prevention curriculum with the following disciplines:

Program Descriptions

Dance
Hip Hop - Modern - African (Shona & Congolese) - Afro-Brazilian
Destiny Arts Center has been at the forefront of youth dance in the East Bay for over twenty years. Our dance classes enable students to study a specific style with an experienced Destiny teacher. Classes engage beginners while challenging students with experience. We offer a diverse range of forms, which can address the needs and interests of different communities.

The African Roots of Hip Hop
This class explores dance from Africa and the African Diaspora through the lens of contemporary hip hop. Dance forms may include: West African dance; capoeira; Latin; dancehall & hip hop. We recommend a four-class minimum for this residency. The culminating event will highlight the dance forms that the students studied during the residency and a brief oral presentation on dance and expression in the African Diaspora.

Martial Arts
Kung Fu - Karate - Aikido - Capoeira - Tai Chi
Martial arts help instill discipline, mental focus and physical development. Our classes enable students to study one of multiple martial art forms with a trained Destiny teaching artist. Classes include physical exercises, historical overview and philosophical perspectives. The capoeira workshop also includes an introduction to capoeira instruments and call and response songs.

Theater Arts - Spoken Word
Theater arts help open the lines of communication amongst students and create a forum for honest self-expression. Through theater arts and performance, youth develop critical oratory skills and become more confident performing in front of others. Spoken word is a contemporary form of performance poetry that draws from Hip Hop culture and places emphasis on personal and/or social narrative and commentary.

Yoga
The ancient art/science of yoga combines various physical postures with conscious breathing. Yoga brings flexibility, strength and deep relaxation to the body and mind. Friday Yoga is a popular class for teachers or community organizations.

For more information about our outreach program or Destiny Arts Center, please contact:

Salim Rollins
Outreach Programs Director
510.597.1619 xt. 107
salim@destinyarts.org

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