Fiestas Patrias del Perú

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

$15 Adelante / $20 Puerta $15 Advance / $20 Door   Musica en Vivo Bailable, Comida Peruana y más! Homenaje al maestro Augusto Polo Campos - Canciones Criollas/Afro-Peruanas al Ritmo del Son Cubano de Angel Lobaton! Grupo SALCHICHA - Cumbias Peruanas y mas para bailar! Deliciosa comida y bebidas Peruanas a la venta! English Translation: […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fiesta Puertorriqueña: Celebrando y Recordando

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

Doors open at 4:30pm $10 Advance / $15 Door / $5 Kids under 12   The Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop invites you to remember and celebrate life and growth that results from loss and suffering. Through death and loss comes rebirth and strengthening. Join us in remembering & celebrating by participating in our […]