Event Series Capoeira Angola: Classes and Workshops

Capoeira Angola

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States

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, […]

Figura, Pies y Vocabulario: Bomba Dance Intermediate Level

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States

This Intermediate level Bomba dance workshop builds on our Level 1 Basics workshop from September. We will cover two seises de Bomba or rhythms. Participants will work on strengthening figura or body posture, footwork technique, piquete vocabulary, as well as learn a choreography. Workshop Price: $20 per workshop or $70 for all 4 sessions. Drop-ins […]

Event Series Cuban Charanga Ensemble (Fall Series)

Cuban Charanga Ensemble (Fall Series)

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States

Series: September 9-December 2 Mondays 6pm-8pm in the Lounge Instructor: Tregar Otten| Contact the instructor at tregaro@danzon.com for more information and to register! The class is dedicated to performing Cuban dance music, much of it comes  from the Charanga/Típica tradition incorporating strings and woodwinds  into the traditional Cuban dance music ensemble with congas, timbales, piano, […]

Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (Oct. 21-Nov. 18)

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States

Our popular Salsa, Bachata and Merengue dance class series is back! Explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! Beginners Class Series (5 Weeks) Mondays at 7pm-8pm, October 21 - November 18 This is a 5-week series designed for beginner-intermediate students to learn […]

Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (Oct. 21-Nov. 18)

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States

Our popular Salsa, Bachata and Merengue dance class series is back! Explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! Intermediate Class Series (5 Weeks) Mondays at 8:15pm-9:15pm, October 21 - November 18 This is a 5-week series designed for students that already know their […]

Event Series Josh Jones Salsa Big Band

Josh Jones Salsa Big Band

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States

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!