Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
Instructors: Gabriela Shiroma and Peta Robles Cajón 10am-11am: Learn to dance a varied repertoire of traditional dances from the coastal region of Peru such as festejos, landos, and zamacuecas. Dance 11am-12pm: All levels are welcome. Students must bring a cajon to class. If you need to purchase one or rent one for a day, contact […]
Tuesdays 7pm-9pm & Saturdays 2pm-4pm Instructor: Sergio Bitencourt For more information: sergiobitencourt81@gmail.com Capoeira Angola, a martial art and ritual combat dance, is one of the major expressions of an African, specifically Kongo-Angolan, continuum in Brazil. It is believed that its origins may go as far back as the 16th century, when Africans from western Central […]
Doors open at 7pm / Film starts at 7:30pm $8 Advance / $10 Door La Peña Cultural Center presents: The Bay Area Premiere of Dogs of Democracy - followed by a discussion with Director Mary Zournazi! Dogs of Democracy is a documentary about the stray dogs of Athens and the people who take care of […]
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 […]
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7:00pm. $18 Advance / $25 door / $10 kids, Kids welcome, 5 and under free! AguaClara Flamenco presents its 5th Annual Student Showcase of new group and solo choreographies. With musicians Roberto Zamora, David McLean, Gopal Slavonic, and featuring students of director and choreography Clara Rodriguez. Dancers: Luna Alonso-Glasner Eugenia Amador Claudia Barros […]
This is an ensemble class for musicians and singers wanting to learn salsa music! Directed by Josh Jones. Come learn a variety of salsa favorites. The class perform 3-4 showcases per year! Email the instructor for audition times: joshjonesdrums@yahoo.com Cost: $15 per class
