Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Tuesdays 7pm-9pm & Saturdays 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, when Africans from western Central […]
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 […]
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 […]
$80 for 6 Weeks / Drop-in for $20 (Cash or Check Only) November 5 - December 17 (Please note: there is no class on 11/19) End the year on the right foot by signing up for our final Salsa, Bachata and Merengue Dance Class series of 2018! This is a 6-week series designed for beginner students […]
$80 for 5 weeks / Drop-in for $20 (Cash or check only) November 5 - December 10 For the first time, we are offering an INTERMEDIATE Salsa, Bachata and Merengue Dance Class series!!! This is a 5-week series designed for intermediate students focussing on turns! Explore the possibilities of your body and how to […]
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
