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FREE / DONATIONS ACCEPTED! Our monthly Son Jarocho Fandango of traditional music and dance from Veracruz, Mexico will be on inauguration day! Join us! We will be inviting jaraneros throughout the nation who want to fandango in solidarity to connect with us that day. The idea came from a few of us who were talking […]
CAJON for Adults: 11am-12pm $10 ea with bundle of 5 / or $15 drop-in Instructor: Peta Robles, master percussionist All levels are welcome. Students must bring a cajon to class. If you need to purchase one or rent one for a day, contact one of the instructors: Gabriela.Shiroma@edd.ca.gov
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 […]
$15 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. It’s filled with rhythms […]
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 […]
$15 Advance/ $20 Door Doors open at 6:30pm / Event starts at 7pm The La Peña Community Chorus returns to Cuba on Feb. 16, 2017, meeting with Cuban choruses and other artists and cultural organizations. We will learn from new friendships and bring back our knowledge to share with the community. Help us celebrate our […]