Mariela’s Music Time – Bilingual Circle for Children

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

$15 for 1 child, $20 per family This educational event for children and their families is based on folk songs, tales and popular games based on cultural traditions from various regions in South and Central America.  "Mariela’s Music Time is an educational, energetic and interactive bilingual performance for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families. […]

Adult Bomba y Plena Workshop

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

Adult Bomba y Plena Workshop: Dance, Percussion and Song Sundays 1-3pm | $15/class- All Levels/Drop-ins welcome Instructors: Shefali Shah & Hector Lugo | Location: Theater Space For more information: bombaaguacero@gmail.com During these classes series, students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. Classes culminate in student performances. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community […]

¡Batey Boricua! Featuring NYC’s Redobles de Cultura

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

Doors open at 4pm / Event begins at 4:30pm $10 in Advance / $15 at the Door / Children and Youth (under 18): Sliding Scale $5-$10 La Peña Cultural Center and the Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop present a very special ¡BATEY BORICUA! featuring REDOBLES de CULTURA from New York City! The event will […]

Event Series Latin American Songbook – Ensemble Class

Latin American Songbook – Ensemble Class

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

Mondays 6pm-8pm | 13 -week session |  Cost TBA Instructor: Tregar Otten| Contact the instructor at tregaro@danzon.com for more information and to register! Welcome to the world of Latin American music and culture! This class offers a great variety of songs from the different countries in South and Central America including Cuba, Brazil, and more with all […]

Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Classes (6 Week Series)

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

$80 for 6 Weeks / Drop-in for $20 (Cash or Check Only) September 10 - October 22 This is a 6-week series designed for beginner-intermediate students to learn and enjoy three popular Latin dance styles: Salsa, Bachata and Merengue! Explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and […]