Saturdays, 10:30am – 11:30 am | January 20 - March 9, 2024 In person at La Peña Cultural Center. $20 drop-ins. Marinera is a National dance of Peru.  This is a beginning workshop that will emphasize in the basic movements of the Marinera, Resbalosas and Fugas. No previous experience needed, come join us! Instructors Gabriela […]

Saturdays, 11:30am – 12:30 pm | January 20 – April 27, 2024 In person at La Peña Cultural Center. $15 drop-ins. The Festejo is the most popular afro-peruvian dance, and the most representative of this genre. Festejo is recognized for its high energy and the improvisation carried out by the dancers. Festejo (from Spanish 'fiesta') […]

Saturdays, 12:30pm – 1:30pm | February 3 – April 27, 2024 In person at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost of class: FREE! Donations welcome. This is an Afro-peruvian music and dance ensemble led by Peta Robles, Master Cajon Drummer, featuring the following instruments: cajon, congas, bongos, campanas, vocals, quijadas & cajitas. There is also a […]

Sundays, January 28 – May 26, 2024. 11:30am – 1:00pm. In person at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost: Drop-in $35 Full Series: $30 per class or $240. The Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop will be kicking off 2024 with a new Puerto Rican Bomba dance series led by Shefali Shah. The series will include live percussion […]

Every third Sunday of the month from 2:30pm-5:00pm in our Lounge! Join us for this Cuban Rumba Community Jam that has been held at La Peña for many years. Led by percussionist and culture bearer Bruce Williams. Free / donations encouraged Family-friendly event Bring your instruments if you have them!