Puerto Rican Rhythms and Songs Mondays 7-8:30pm | Price: $15 (sliding scale available) Instructor: Hector Lugo | Location: Lounge This ensemble workshop focuses on popular rhythms and song forms from Puerto Rico such as Plena, Bomba, Seis,Aguinaldo, and Guaracha Jíbara. The first half of the workshop is instructional. Participants learn to play panderos de plena (frame drums), barriles […]

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 […]