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Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm | Sept 21 – Dec 14, 2022 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 […]
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 […]
Concierto en homenaje a nuestro querido maestro José Orlando "Lalo" Izquierdo. Domingo, 25 de septiembre | 5:00pm-8:30pm PST SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT! EACH SHIFT INCLUDES FREE FOOD AND BEVERAGES AS A THANK YOU. * ENGLISH BELOW * La Asociación Cultural de Rompe y Raja y La Peña Cultural Center despiden […]
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 […]
Our popular beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue dance class series returns to La Peña in September! Tuesdays 6-27 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 […]
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 […]
