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$15 per family This educational event for children and their families is based on folk songs, tales and popular games based on cultural traditions from various regions in South and Central America. "Mariela’s Music Time is an educational, energetic and interactive bilingual performance for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families. It’s filled with rhythms […]
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 […]
FREE ADMISSION! This event is at Richmond Art Center: 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804 Come out to celebrate the completion of 10 new murals in Richmond, CA at the Bay Area Mural Festival Closing Celebration at Richmond Art Center on Sunday, October 8th from 1-6pm. This event is FREE ADMISSION and family friendly. Richmond Art Center: 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, […]
The Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop at La Peña presents: ¡BATEY BORICUA! Door Cover: $5-$10 Sliding Scale Bomba is a traditional form of Puerto Rican music and dance. The central feature of all bomba dancing is its improvisational character. The dancer calls, with her or his moves, for specific accents and figures, piquetes, that […]
Vocals for Kids! Mondays 6-7:15pm | $10/class | Ages: 10 and up Instructor: Gail Dobson | Location: Lounge To sign up email Gail at: galeygrl@earthlink.net Class meets year round. Let’s sing and increase our self-esteem! With the help of instructor Gail Dobson students will work on how to sing, learn to breathe properly, learn how to sing in a microphone, […]
The Latin American Songbook Mondays 6pm-8pm | 12 -week session | $350 | Last day of class and showcase is April 9th Instructor: Tregar Otten| Contact instructor for more information and to register! Welcome to the world of Latin American music and culture! This class offers a great variety of songs from the different countries in South […]
