Pellizco: Melissa Cruz Flamenco School 6th Annual Showcase

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

Doors Open 7:30pm / Event begins 8pm $16 Advance / $20 Door ($22 if paying with credit card) In her sixth annual showcase, Flamenco artist Melissa Cruz presents her dancers performing new repertory and solo pieces, exploring the concept of “pellizco” in the art of flamenco. If pellizco can be described as a chosen gesture or personal expression, it is […]

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 […]

Fanny Ara’s Student showcase: “Olas Bordadas” (Rental)

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

Doors open 6:45pm / Event begins 7pm $20 Advance / $22 Door (CASH ONLY) TO PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE, PLEASE EMAIL fannyara@hotmail.com Fanny Ara Flamenco Dance School will be presenting their 12th full-length student show. Acclaimed Flamenco dancer and teacher Fanny Ara will showcase new and fun choreographies based on traditional flamenco, which will be […]