Capoeira Angola

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

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, […]

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 […]

¡Échate un Baile! AguaClara Flamenco 6th Annual Student Showcase (RENTAL)

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

$18 Advance / $22 Door (cash only) $12 Kids Advance / Children under 5 FREE ¡Échate un Baile! AguaClara Flamenco presents its 6th annual showcase of new group and solo choreographies at La Peña Cultural Center. Directed by Clara Rodriguez, the showcase will include 20+ dancers accompanied by local flamenco musicians. Performers: Roberto Zamora, singer […]

CANCELLED – Cuban Charanga Ensemble

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

THIS CLASS WILL NOT BE HELD ON MARCH 25. Mondays 6pm-8pm in the Lounge Instructor: Tregar Otten| Contact the instructor at tregaro@danzon.com for more information and to register!  

Event Series Josh Jones Salsa Big Band

Josh Jones Salsa Big Band

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

This is an ensemble class for musicians and singers wanting to learn salsa music! Directed by Josh Jones. Come learn a variety of salsa favorites. The class perform 3-4 showcases per year! Email the instructor for audition times: joshjonesdrums@yahoo.com Cost: $15 per class Find them on Facebook!

Event Series Private: Therapeutic Yoga & Fitness

Therapeutic Yoga at La Peña

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

Sliding Scale Donation: $5-$20 Series: Tuesdays, January 8th - July 30th All proceeds benefit La Peña Cultural Center's mission of promoting social justice through the arts! Join us in a friendly and supportive yoga class that encourages self-discovery, mind-body awareness, and community building.   Taught by a certified yoga therapist, the class is designed to […]