Adult Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop —Sunday Series

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

Sundays, 11:30am – 1pm PST | Sept 18 – Dec 11, 2022 In person at La Peña Cultural Center During these classes, students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. Classes culminate in student performances. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community or learning a rich musical tradition, Bomba is for […]

Children & Youth Bomba y Plena Workshop

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

Mondays, 4pm-5pm PST | January 23 - December 18, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center Students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community or learning a rich musical tradition, Bomba is for you. Bomba reflects the powerful forces that shaped Puerto Rico’s […]

Event Series Youth Latin American Folkloric Music

Youth Mariachi and Latin American Folk Music

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

Youth of ages 7-17 of all cultural backgrounds are welcome to participate in this class! You don't need to know how to play and you don't have to speak Spanish. You just need to have a love for music and the desire to learn to play and sing Mexican & Latin American traditional music. Mondays […]

Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class —October Series!

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

Our popular beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue dance class series returns to La Peña in October! Tuesdays 4-25 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm. This is a 4-week series. Join us and explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! This is a 4-week […]

Son Jarocho Classes

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

Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm | February 8 – December 13, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center Son jarocho is a community music that reflects the cycle of life in its poetic lyrics. Classes at La Peña focus instruction on jarana jarocha, singing (including poetry), and percussion (including zapateado dance), although all son jarocho […]