Jan - Mar 2014 classes| events | rentals| exhibits
388 9th street suite 290 oakland, ca 510.637.0455
transforming lives through asian pacific arts
About the Oakland Asian Cultural Center The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) was founded in 1984 by a coalition of volunteers who recognized the need for a strong artistic and cultural force in the Chinatown area. Â Our mission is to build vibrant communities through Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) arts and culture programs that foster intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue, cultural identity, collaborations, and social justice. The Asian American community is the fastest growing population in the state of California and almost 1.5 million Asians are now living in Alameda County alone. In the last decade, OACC has used multidisciplinary cultural arts to address some of the many issues facing the Asian and Pacific American community - issues such as generational differences, cultural differences, ethnic and cultural identity, stereotypes, and more. OACC has provided the forum and physical space to build the bridge between generations through dance, music, literary, or visual art classes, as well as through public performances and community events.
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Cultural Dance Class
We offer a variety of cultural dance classes for youth. Please contact the instructor or organization of each dance class to confirm your participation before you register as space & scheduling varies per class.
Chinese Youth Folk Dance Chinese Folk Dance for youth ages 4-17. Coordination, choreography, and culture will be emphasized. Students also get the opportunity to perform all over the San Francisco Bay Area. EVERY SATURDAY Classes every hour from 10:00am-5:00 pm. Please contact instructor, Patty Chu for information and skill placement, atalie@pacbell.net. Tuition: $48/month, pro-rated for classes per month.
Philippine Youth Folk Dance American Center of Philippine Arts (ACPA) instructs youth ages 5-18 on basic steps in Philippine Folk Dance and apply these steps to choreography and the stage. Philippines history and culture will also be emphasized. Each class is designed with the student in mind for natural progression and growth. NEW STUDENTS: Please contact ACPA at jay.loyola@philippinearts.org for details and registration forms. SUNDAYS 12:30pm-2:30pm Mondays 4:00pm-5:30pm
Tuition: $150 New Students $130 Returning Students
For more information, contact Herna Cruz-Louie, Executive Director ACPA at at (415) 632-9400 or herna@philippinearts.org.
Mongolian Dance Mongolian traditional dance for students ages 6 and up! Taught by the instructors of the Ger Youth Center, they aim to preserve and promote Mongolian Traditional Dance in the San Francisco Bay Area. The class will emphasize the great variety of Mongolian folk dances enriched by clans, tribes, palace dances, and religious ritual dances. All experience levels are welcome! NEW STUDENTS: Please contact Ger Youth Center at gercenter@yahoo.com for registration and tuition information.
Martial arts, health, & healing arts Drop-ins are always welcome! Soothe your mind, body and spirit with one of our regularly scheduled martial arts, health, fitness, and healing arts classes.
Shaolin Kung Fu Learn the fundamentals of Shaolin Kung Fu to improve your physical stamina, strength, and flexibility. Students of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to participate in the cultivation of mind, body, and spirit through traditional Shaolin training. Mastery of this ancient art form will bring you good health! EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY YOUTH GONG FU Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 6:30pm Saturdays, 10:00am - 11:00am Tuition: Drop-In Class Rate - $15.00 $90/month Unlimited $55/month 1 class per week
ADULT GONG FU Wednesdays, 6:45pm - 7:45pm Saturdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm Tuition: Drop-In Class Rate - $20.00 $120/month Unlimited $75/month 1 class per week
Qi-Gong Come learn and be inspired by Master Shi Yong Yao, a Shaolin QiGong (“chi-gong”) Master from the Shaolin Temple in China. With over 30 years of experience, Master Shi Yong Yao specializes in “hard” QiGong and “gold finger” Qi-Gong, and teaches the “Eight Section Brocade”, referred to as Ba Duan Jin. EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 6:30pm Saturdays, 10:00am - 11:00am Tuition: $120/month unlimited classes $80/month unlimited for seniors (62+) $70/month 1-class per week $35/month 1-class/week for seniors (62+) $20 drop-in anytime/ $10 drop-in seniors
Hip-Hop Dance Workout Class led by 2011-2012 OACC Artist in Resident, Judith Kajiwara. Sweat and groove to this upbeat, fun and friendly 1-hour dance workout! The choreography is based on hip hop moves, influenced by African & Jazz dance, using contemporary and retro rap and R&B music. This is a mixed level class for all ages. Beginners are always welcome! EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuition: $40/month (general) $30/month (seniors 62+) $12 drop in
Music and Visual Arts We offer a variety of visual arts classes. Please contact the instructor of each class to confirm your participation before you register as space and scheduling varies per class.
Chinese Zither (GuZheng) GuZheng lessons by Ms. Winnie Wong, director of China Spirit Music Ensemble for students ranging from age 5 to 75. Students will not only learn about Chinese music, but will also learn about self-esteem, self-discipline, poise, and etiquette. Each student will find their own meaning in music and the instructors make sure that no matter what the student’s goal is, their outcome is the best quality and self-fulfillment. NEW STUDENTS: For information on classes or private lessons, please call (415) 661-3758 CLASSES HELD EVERY SATURDAY Hourly classes between 10:00am - 5:00pm Tuition: $120/month for group lessons
Chinese Drawing & Painting Learn Chinese language and culture through painting, drawing, and calligraphy! With step-bystep lessons in sketching and watercolor painting, this class is a fun and easy way to learn fundamental skills of painting and drawing. Saturdays 1:30-2:30pm Tuition: $64/month youth $84/month adults
Workshops “Journeys” Workshop for Seniors “Journeys” is a contemporary dance and storytelling workshop for seniors, led by Butoh artist, and OACC hip hop teacher, Judith Kajiwara! In this workshop, students will explore contemporary dance, interwoven with the art of storytelling to physically illustrate their own personal journeys. Free and open to seniors ages 55+. Thursdays 9:45am -10:45am
Ikebana class at OACC
Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, dates back to over 550 years and is still practiced in modern-day Japan. Ikebana pays attention to the overall line and form of all plant material used, and emphasizes minimalism and asymmetry. Ikebana classes at OACC will start March, 2014. Classes held 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month (3/8/14, and 3/22/14), 2:00-4:00pm Tuition is $70 per month - includes flowers and plant materials. Other materials must br brought by student. For more information or to register, e-mail/call instructor, Tomoko Tsuji at Tomoko351@gmail.com or (510) 922-0698.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2014 Upcoming events at OACC Sunday, February 9th, 2014: underDOG art opening with Mel Vera Cruz. 3-5pm Thursday, February 20th, 2014: Rhythms and Sound Open mic. 6-7:30pm Tuesday, February 25th, 2014: Covered CA: Are you confused about health care reform? 6:30-8pm Wednesday, February 26th, 2014: Rhythms and Sound Spoken Word Workshop. 6-7:30pm Saturday, March 1st, 2014: underDOG artist talk/workshop with Mel Vera Cruz. 3-5pm Sunday, March 9th, 2014: Tax Aid. 10am-2pm Sunday, March 9th, 2014: Covered CA: Are you confused about health care reform? 11am-12:30pm Sunday, March 23rd, 2014: J-Pop/Anime Day. 12-6pm Stay tuned for more information on these events and more!
School Tours Would you like to expose your class to these art forms? Visit the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for your next class field trip or tour! OACC offers 30 minute to 1 hour interactive tours & cultural art activities that are designed for your school or community group. Our curriculum covers a diverse range of Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) cultural & historical subjects and meets the California State Content Standards. Please contact Carmen Chan, Programs Assistant(510) 6370461 or e-mail cchan@oacc.cc for more information.
Rentals
Did you know that you can rent Oakland Asian Cultural Center for your next private or corporate event, meeting, fundraiser, reception, wedding and more? Please cotact Lucas Maciel, Rentals Manager at (510) 637-0455 or email lmaciel@oacc.cc for booking and cost information.
OACC is centrally located on the 2nd floor of Oakland Chinatown’s Pacific Renaissance Plaza. Our 15,000 square-foot center includes a 325-seat auditorium designed with lighting, sound stage and dressing rooms for performances and flexible seating arrangements. A full-service kitchen is available for catering and culinary classes. Classrooms, conference rooms, a dance studio and an exhibit space offer year-round opportunities for cultural enrichment. OACC is centrally located, and very close to ample public transportation, and is easily BART accessible. Please also visit our wedding page in Here Comes the
Guide!herecomestheguide.com/northern-california/wedding-venues/ oakland-asian-cultural-center/
All funds from the rentals of our facilities are channeled directly to the support of our non-profit programs and the maintenance of our facilities. By renting our space, you are supporting our ongoing work with the local community to nurture Asian Pacific American arts and culture in the Bay Area.
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Oakland Chinatown Oral History Project The Oakland Chinatown Oral History Project’s mission is to capture and preserve the living and history of Oakland Chinatown by facilitating an ongoing community dialogue across generations and cultures. The most current phase of the Oakland Chinatown Oral History Project was the Mapping Morsels phase. Food has always been integral to Chinatown’s identity. For over a century, small family-run food businesses have been the lifeblood of one of the most vibrant communities in the East Bay. Mapping Morsels tells the story of Oakland Chinatown food culture by collecting memories from the community about their encounters with neighborhood restaurants and markets.
A previous phase included Tai Chi Chats - In 2011-2012, Tai Chi Chats captures the stories of Madison Park’s daily exercise community, who bring rich cultural activities and promote a growing, thriving, and environmentally sustainable public space. With a documentary video, interactive cultural maps, and an exhibit at OACC, the Chats highlight the community’s diverse culture and envision together a park design for the future. These Chats help inform the concurrent public planning process for the Lake Merritt BART Planning Area and advocate for public park space and cultural activities in Chinatown. For more information on the Oakland CHinatown Oral History Project, visit: http://memorymap.oacc.cc/.
Other Activities at OACC World Kids Academy is a new language
after school program designed to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing fluency in the language students are studying. Current language offers in: Chinese Mandarin and Spanish. For more information, visit: worldkidsacademy.com.
AYPAL is a leadership development,
community organizing and coalition building organization that seeks to create healthy, safe, and thriving communities. AYPAL’s mission is to empower Oakland’s low-income Asian & Pacific Islander immigrant and refugee families to be leaders for school reform and neighborhood change. For more information, visit: http://aypal.org
The Oakland Public Library Asian Branch offers after-school craft and
game activities for local teens at OACC. For more information, please visit the Oakland Public Library, Asian Branch in the Pacific Renaissance Plaza.
Emeryville Taiko is a non-profit San
Francisco Bay Area taiko group providing traditional Japanese drumming classes and performances, led by Sensei Susan Horn. Please visit www.etaiko.org for more information.
Exhibit underDOG Oakland Asian Cultural Center hosts “underDOG” a solo art exhibit by artist Mel Vera Cruz. The show includes mixed media work that spans several years. Come experience contemporary outsider art by a local Bay Area artist. Vera Cruz states, “These paintings are my exorcism. Dirty, unclean, in your face, filthy, impure, no pedestals, foul, and no fear! It’s an homage to the outsiders and outcasts in a fun and cheerful way because it innately reflects the Filipino spirit.” Curated by Pamela Ybanez.
Artist’s reception: Sunday February 9th 3-5pm Interactive Artist’s Talk: Saturday March 1st 3-5pm
Calligrpahies in Conversation -- In collaboration with OACC, the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California (ICCNC), will be showcasing a “Calligraphies in Conversation” exhibit. It is a unique exhibition featuring Islamic and Far Eastern Calligrpahic Art with over 50 outstanding works. Exhibit opens March 15th, 2014, Reception from 5:30-7:30pm at ICCNC (1433 Madison St. Oakland, CA 94612)
Century Club Century Club membership will give members access to free and discounted events (some private ones only for members), reserved and/or priority seating for some special events at OACC, and more. Patrons can choose to donate at the $100 level or at $200, $300, $1,000, levels, etc. Higher level donors may also receive discounts on room rentals, free room rentals, and other exclusive invitations and benefits. For more information or to sign up, please contact Executive Director, Tamiko Wong at tamikowong@oacc.cc
Wish List OACC is in need of new equipment, repairs, and other donations. Some items on our wish list include: - New and used computers/laptops (Help us get new computers before WIndows XP support retires on 4/1/14!) - Office Supplies - Funds for repairs (AC, wall divider, bathroom touch-ups, floor and ceiling repairs) - Media equipment - Baby grand or grand piano If you would like to make any donation, please contact Executve DIrector, Tamiko Wong at twong@oacc.cc
OACC Sponsors
classes at-a-glance
Visit us online at www.oacc.cc to view a complete and up-to-date list of regularly scheduled classes and workshops or call (510) 637-0455! sundays 10am-4pm GER Youth Ctr Classes 12-4pm ACPA Philippine Dance
mondays tuesdays 4-5:30 ACPA Philippine Dance
4:007:00pm AYPAL Programs
wednesdays
thursdays
3:30-5:00pm OPL Asian Branch After School Programs 5:30-6:30pm Qi-Gong 5:30-6:30pm Youth Shaolin Kung Fu 6-7pm Hip-Hop Dance Workout 6:45-7:45pm Adult Shaolin Kung Fu
9:45 10:45am Journeys 3:308:00pm GER Youth Center Classes 4:007:00pm AYPAL Programs
fridays
saturdays 10am-5pm Chinese Dance 10-11am Qi-Gong 10am-5pm Chinese GuZheng 10-11am Youth Kung Fu 11am-12pm Adult Kung Fu 1:30-2:30pm Chinese Drawing & Painting 2:00-4:00pm Ikebana Class (select dates)