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Our popular beginners-intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue dance class series is back at La Peña for 4-weeks, starting Tues. April 19th! Join us for the first series of 2022 and explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! SERIES DESCRIPTION Beginners - […]
Wednesdays at 6:30pm-8pm In person at La Peña $120 for 8 weeks, pay in advance or on first day. No drop-ins. Minimum 6 participants, maximum 10. Son jarocho is a community music that reflects the cycle of life in its poetic lyrics. Classes at La Peña focus instruction on jarana jarocha, singing (including poetry), and […]
Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm PST In-person class at La Peña Cultural Center Class cost: $20 drop in per class. Classes are taught by Treinel Sergio Bitencourt and coordinated by Mestre Moraes (GCAP). Capoeira No Balanço D'Angola aims to preserve and protect the Afro-Brazilian rhythms, movements, and principles of Capoeira Angola as a tool of social […]
Saturdays, 10am-12pm (2022) In-person at La Peña Cultural Center 1. Peruvian Cajón, Cajita & Zapateó Cost per class: $15 Starts at 10am 2. Peruvian Dance Marinera Limeña/Norteña-Tondero-Valse-Zamacueca & Festejo Cost per class: $15 Starts at 11 am Instructors: Peta Robles & Gabriela Shiroma More information at: lunderomio@yahoo.com | 510-688-9147 PLEASE NOTE: This class follows current City […]
Sundays at 11:30am-1:00pm In person at La Peña Cultural Center Feb 13, 2022-July 31, 2022 Instructors: Shefali Shah, Román Ito Carrillo and Héctor Lugo $30 drop in $25 per class with series registration (4 weeks) During these classes, students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. Classes culminate in student performances. For those interested in […]
Mondays at 4pm-6pm In person at La Peña Cultural Center Spring Series: Feb 7, 2022-May 23, 2022 No class February 21 $20 drop in $210 for entire series (15 classes) Students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community or learning a rich musical tradition, […]
