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 […]
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Capoeira Angola
La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, United StatesTuesdays 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, […]
John Santos presents: Taller de Plena con los Maestros (Plena Workshop)
La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United StatesAdmission: $20-$30 Sliding Scale All levels welcome! (Youth with Plena experience are welcome, too.) Please bring panderetas and güícharos if you can! There will be a limited number to share. The […]
Reportaje de la Isla: Fundraiser & Report-Back for Puerto Rico
La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United StatesFeaturing report-backs by Tito Matos & Defend Puerto Rico. This report-back and fundraiser, produced by John Santos, showcases the urgent work being done by several groups to uplift and rebuild […]
Adult Bomba y Plena Workshop
La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, United StatesAdult 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 […]
BodyWerk Dance & Oak Town Kids Showcase
La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United StatesYouth Showcase: 5pm $10-$20 Advance / $25 Door Adult Showcase: 8pm $10-$20 Advance / $25 Door Bodywerk Dance presents its 2nd Annual Dance Showcase! BodyWerk is returning to the stage and bringing […]