we build community!
Playing Life Academy, home of Brincadeira Viva Academy and Footfire Soccer, located in West Berkeley, has sparked creativity, and fostered confidence through physical and musical arts programs for children, teens and adults for over 20 years.
Playing energizes, motivates and inspires.Playing engages you completely so that learning takes place without struggle. When you play you are plugged in to the healthy and productive best you – the playful you. You solve problems. You exceed expectations. You are confident. You can tell, and so can everyone else, because it's written all over your face in a big smile.
We invite you to share our unique Playing Life perspective: see yourself as we do – at your best!
Studio Rental
On Pause Due to Covid-19 until further notice
Rent our studio for your movement or arts classes. Located on 4th Street in Berkeley, the location is easily accessible with ample street parking. Facilities include:
• new ADA bathroom
• new changing room
• street access; intercom/monitor ensures safety
• peaceful garden setting
• outdoor deck training option
• internet access
• one block to 4th Street shops
• remodeled studio
• 2500 sq. feet total
• new sprung floor surface
• new sound system
• yoga and fitness equipment
• natural & dimmable light
• well-ventilated