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HYPHY & HEALING FOR BAY AREA TEENS

A storytelling hub for community-rooted, joy-centered mental health practices — from neon dance classes to neighborhood kiki sessions.

Dance & Movement Youth Voices Community Care
Violet the Valkyries mascot leading a diverse teen dance class in a neon-lit Bay Area community gym
Health & Movement
Teens laughing and vibing together during a kiki-style movement session
Joy & Community

Why a Daily Kiki High-Key Might Be the Best Thing You can Do For Your Mental Health

Every Thursday night, a crew of teens gather at the home of their friend Aiokho — not to work on a group project, but for a kiki: with laughter, a funny podcast, snacks, and space to be loud, soft, or somewhere in between.

Violet mid smeeze dance move in a neon-lit community gym with a diverse class
Upcoming Class

Learn the Smeeze With Violet at This Bay Area Community Dance Clinic

Drop in, learn the steps, and move at your own pace — no prior dance experience, perfect fits, or perfect mood required.

This Week

Youth Event Calendar

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Event week · Kiki, Neon Cardio, Smeeze
Apr6

Kiki & Chill — Rec Room, SoMa

Weekly kiki with music, snacks, and space to decompress. 6–8 PM · Rec Room, SoMa

Apr12

Neon Dance Cardio — Bryant St Gym

Club beats, colored lights, and high‑energy cardio that feels like a party. 7–9 PM · Bryant St Community Gym

Apr19

Smeeze Clinic w/ Violet — Oakland

Learn the Smeeze with Violet and friends, all levels welcome. 3–5 PM · Community Center, Oakland

May3

Free Pho Giveaway — Pho Saigon, Tenderloin

Free bowls for teens with student ID. Sponsored by Bay Area Teen Health Initiative. 4pm–7pm · 676 Geary St, SF

May5

Morning Tai Chi — Dolores Park

Free community tai chi for all ages. Stress relief and flexibility. 8am–9:30am · Mission Terrace, SF

May9

Teen Boxing Clinic — Tenderloin Boxing Gym

Free intro boxing for teens 13–18. Build confidence, meet Bay Area youth athletes. 3pm–5:30pm

May10

Cumbia & Salsa Night — SOMA Community Center

Live DJ, free lessons, all-levels floor time. Cardio that feels like celebration. 6pm–9pm · SoMa, SF

May16

Bay Area Team Wellness Games — Laney College, Oakland

Relay races, group yoga, and team breathing challenges. Open to Bay Area HS teams of 5. 10am–3pm

May17

Birria Ramen Pop-Up — Fruitvale, Oakland

Birria ramen, chamoy elotes, agua fresca. First 100 teens eat free. 12pm–5pm · International Blvd