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Adult Afro-Peruvian Dance and Cajon Class Saturdays 12-2pm | $10 ea with bundle of 5 or $15 drop-in Instructors: Gabriela Shiroma (Dance) and Peta Robles (Cajon) | Location: Theater Space Learn to dance a varied repertoire of traditional dances from the coastal region of Peru such as festejos, landos, and zamacuecas. This is a combined cajon and […]
Bomba, Afro-Puerto Rican Dance Sundays 1-3pm | $15 per class Instructors: Shefali Shah & Hector Lugo | Location: Theater Space Students will learn bomba dance, rhythms, and songs, accompanied by live drummers. For more information you can email Shefali Shah at bombaaguacero@gmail.com.
Bomba Percussion & Dance Youth Workshop Thursdays 4-6pm | $12/class, discount if trimester paid in full Instructors: Shefali Shah & Hector Lugo | Location: Theater Space Under 7 group (starts at age 4): 4-4:50pm Over 7 group: 5-6pm Students will learn Bomba songs, dances, rhythms, and beats along with Bomba history and its significance and place in Puerto Rican […]
Discover the Guitar Tuesdays 6-7pm | Contact instructor for pricing Instructor: Khalil Abdullah | Location: Community Room Email: brotherkhalilmusic@gmail.com Phone: 510-338-7974 This group class is designed for beginner to intermediate musicians seeking to find their individual voice on the guitar. Discover The Guitar offers students a solid musical foundation while exploring songs and styles from around the world. […]
Adult Afro-Peruvian Dance and Cajon Class Saturdays 12-2pm | $10 ea with bundle of 5 or $15 drop-in Instructors: Gabriela Shiroma (Dance) and Peta Robles (Cajon) | Location: Theater Space Learn to dance a varied repertoire of traditional dances from the coastal region of Peru such as festejos, landos, and zamacuecas. This is a combined cajon and […]
Bomba, Afro-Puerto Rican Dance Sundays 1-3pm | $15 per class Instructors: Shefali Shah & Hector Lugo | Location: Theater Space Students will learn bomba dance, rhythms, and songs, accompanied by live drummers. For more information you can email Shefali Shah at bombaaguacero@gmail.com.