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 […]
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 […]
The Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop at La Peña presents: ¡BATEY BORICUA! Door Cover: $5-$10 Sliding Scale Join the Puerto Rican community at La Peña for a special Batey Boricua on Feb. 25 2:30pm-4:30pm! We will have special guests from Salt Lake City, Utah! Bomba is a traditional form of Puerto Rican music and […]
Admission: $22 at the Door Doors open at 6:30pm / Performance at 7pm Fanny Ara Flamenco Dance School will be presenting their 11th full-length student show. Acclaimed Flamenco dancer and teacherFanny Ara will showcase new and fun choreographies based on traditional flamenco, which will be interpreted by her cast of students. Also featured will be solo dance […]
Vocals for Kids! Mondays 6-7:15pm | $10/class | Ages: 10 and up Instructor: Gail Dobson | Location: Lounge To sign up email Gail at: galeygrl@earthlink.net Class meets year round. Let’s sing and increase our self-esteem! With the help of instructor Gail Dobson students will work on how to sing, learn to breathe properly, learn how to sing in a microphone, […]
