Mariela’s Music Time – Bilingual Circle for Children

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

$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

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 […]

Event Series Vocals for Kids (In the Lounge)

Vocals for Kids (In the Lounge)

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

Vocals for Kids! Mondays 6-7:15pm | $10/class | Ages: 10 and up Instructor: Gail Dobson | Location: Lounge To sign up email Gail at: galeygrl@earthlink.net Class meets year round. Let’s sing and increase our self-esteem! With the help of instructor Gail Dobson students will work on how to sing, learn to breathe properly, learn how to sing in a microphone, […]

Latin American Songbook – Ensemble Class

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

The Latin American Songbook Mondays 6pm-8pm | 12 -week session |  $350  | Last day of class and showcase is April 9th Instructor: Tregar Otten| Contact instructor 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 […]

Dance Latin Rhythms Class: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia & Samba

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

This is a 4-week series designed for beginner-intermediate students to learn and enjoy 5 popular Latin rhythms: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia & Samba! Series Tuition: $54 Explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! This class is taught by Venezuelan dance instructor Juliana […]