Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Our popular Salsa, Bachata and Merengue dance class series is back! Join us for the first series of 2020 and explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! Mondays at 8:15pm-9:15pm, February 3 - March 9 This is a 6-week series designed […]
This is an ensemble class for musicians and singers wanting to learn salsa music! Directed by Josh Jones. Come learn a variety of salsa favorites. The class perform 3-4 showcases per year! Email the instructor for audition times: joshjonesdrums@yahoo.com Cost: $15 per class Find them on Facebook!
All body types, physical abilities including chronic conditions, and levels of experience with yoga are heartily welcome and accommodated! Sliding Scale Donation: $5-$20 Drop-ins welcome! All proceeds benefit La Peña Cultural Center's mission of promoting social justice through the arts! Join us in a friendly and supportive yoga class that encourages self-discovery, mind-body awareness, and […]
Tuesdays at 7pm - 9pm Saturdays at 2pm - 4pm Instructor: Sergio Bitencourt For more information: sergiobitencourt81@gmail.com Capoeira Angola, a martial art and ritual combat dance, is one of the major expressions of an African, specifically Kongo-Angolan, continuum in Brazil. It is believed that its origins may go as far back as the 16th century, […]
Check out footage from last year's Bay Area Dance Week! What we teach Kizomba, derived from the traditional dances Semba (Angola) and Pasada (Cape Verde) among others, is a sensual partner dance coupled with music from Angola, Cape Verde and the Caribbean primarily sung in Portuguese or French Creole. Why we teach Our chief goal […]
All classes held in the community room unless otherwise noted. $20/class, drop-ins welcomed Discount options: Pay for five or more classes in advance, $15/class (5x$15 = $75) -OR- Pay $20/class, fifth class is free and pay $15/class for remainder of session. -OR- Speak to Maria de la Rosa about other options if you require further […]
