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Event Series Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop: Classes, and Batey Boricuas!

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 […]

BodyWerk Dance & Oak Town Kids Showcase

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

Youth 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 its dynamic aesthetic of hip-hop techniques that are guaranteed to leave you wanting more. In addition to our adult company, BodyWerk will be debuting our children's company […]

Event Series Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Classes! (Beginners & Intermediate)

Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series

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

This is a 6-week series designed for beginner-intermediate students to learn and enjoy three popular Latin dance styles: Salsa, Bachata and Merengue! Explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary!  Dance latin rhythms class with juliana This class is taught by Venezuelan […]

Fidel Nadal & DJ Stepwise – Reggae en Español Directly from Argentina!

$20 Advance / $25 Day of Show La Peña Cultural Center is humbled to present Argentine reggae legend Fidel Nadal - directly from Argentina! Plus, opening set by DJ Stepwise - flying in directly from San Diego - who will be spinning reggae, dancehall and more! ABOUT FIDEL NADAL: Nadal was born in Buenos Aires, a fifth generation Argentinian […]

Event Series Private: Therapeutic Yoga & Fitness

Mindfulness Yoga

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

FREE Mindfulness Yoga Tuesdays 10:30-11:45am| FREE! Instructor: Pamela Perry For more information: pperry0855@gmail.com Students will be guided through asana (postures), breathing techniques, and meditation designed to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit. Benefit from increased focus, reduced stress, increased strength, flexibility and balance, injury prevention, and pain reduction. Perfect for students of all levels interested in deepening mind-body awareness! […]