Event Series Afro Peruvian Dance & Cajón

Afro-Peruvian Dance & Cajón

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

Saturdays, 10:00am – 12:00 pm | March 11 – November 18, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center Come to this class and learn all the basics of Afro Peruvian Dance & Cajón to understand the rhythms, patterns, steps and movements of this musical tradition. No previous experience needed! Instructors Peta Robles & Gabriela […]

Puerto Rican Bomba Dance Workshop

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

Sundays, January 22 - December 17, 2023 11:30am - 1:00pm | In person at La Peña New Puerto Rican Bomba Dance Series open to all levels!! These classes will cover various aspects of Bomba dancing including basics, posture, technique, vocabulary and putting it all together. The series will be led by dance instructor Shefali Shah […]

Event Series Cuban Rumba Jams & Events

Cuban Rumba Jam

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

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!

Free

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

Folkloric Music of Latin America Class Series

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

CLASS SERIES FOR CHILDREN: Folkloric Music of Latin America!! We are pleased to invite your kids (ages 7-13) to this course that is held on Mondays, from 5:3pm-6:30pm starting on June 5th, 2023. Youth will learn to play the guitar and sing songs from Latin America in a playful and welcoming environment led by teacher […]

$75

“LA RUMBA ME LLAMA”: Clases de Música Rumba Cubana

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

Nueva clase en Español en La Peña!! Inscríbete ahora para "LA RUMBA ME LLAMA": Clases de Música Rumba Cubana. Con Einar Leliebre Nuñez – todos los niveles! En esta clase se aprenderán los ritmos fundamentales y nombres de cada instrumento, incluyendo la técnica básica de las congas, cajón, chekere clave y guagua, y una breve […]

$30 – $35