Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
All classes held in the community room unless otherwise noted. $20/class, drop-ins welcomed Discount options: Pay for five or more classes in advance, $15/class (5x$15 = $75) -OR- Pay $20/class, fifth class is free and pay $15/class for remainder of session. -OR- Speak to Maria de la Rosa about other options if you require further […]
Beat the Blues Dance Sliding scale for practice, drop-in, and social dance: DJ Nights: Sliding Scale $6-16 Live Music: Sliding Scale $10-20 Instructors: Rotating Instructors | Location: Theater Space 8 – 9 - Drop in beginner class 9 – 11 - Social dance to blues music For more information: https://www.bayareabluesdance.com/ Blues dancing is all about connection, […]
Youth Bomba y Plena Workshop: Dance, Percussion and Song $15 Drop-in class / Discount prices available if trimester is paid in full Instructors: Shefali Shah & Héctor Lugo | Location: Theater Space For more information Call 510-681-1036 Email bombaaguacero@gmail.com Visit www.bomba-aguacero.org Students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. For those interested in staying […]
Youth ages 17 and younger can present their music, poetry, dance, theater, comedy, special talent in a safe and fun environment. Each night will feature a different Bay Area kid performer. Anyone can sign up for an open mic spot before and after the main performer. We hope to see you and bring your friends!
Rockin’ Kids Sing Along Fridays 10:30-11:30am | Sliding scale $15-20 per family/class Instructor: Stephanie Pepitone | Location: Theater Space For more information: stephaniepepitone@gmail.com Class meets year round. A musical play group for kids of all ages. Hosted by Stephanie Pepitone, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and former punk rock singer/guitarist. Stephanie plays acoustic guitar and leads […]
Tuesdays at 7pm - 9pm Saturdays at 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, […]
