Latin Contact Dance Workshop and Jam – A New Improvisational Dance

Doors open at 7:30pm / Class begins 8pm $20 Advance / $25 Door Latin Contact Dance Workshop & Jam 1 hour class and 1 hour jam Latin Contact Dance is a NEW form of dance that combines the traditional steps and notions of partner dance found in Latin dance forms with the fundamentals concepts of Contact Improvisation. It uses […]

Event Series Afro Peruvian Dance & Cajón

Afro-Peruvian Cajon and Dance

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 […]

Event Series Capoeira Angola: Classes and Workshops

Capoeira Angola

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

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

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

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 […]

Event Series Latin Fiestas & Parrandas!

Fiesta Puertorriqueña: ¡Parranda Navideña 2018!

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

*Limited seating available.*  Doors open at 2pm / Performances start at 2:45pm $5 Kids / $15 Advance / $20 Door (there is a $2 Credit Card fee at the door per ticket) Join the Puerto Rican community at La Peña for a family-friendly Parranda Navideña!  Featuring live music and dance performances by La Mixta Criolla, […]