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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, […]
$20 in advance / $25 at the door TWO SHOWS: 5pm and 8pm It's that time of year again! BodyWerk Dance Company presents The Bay Way, our annual dance showcase paying homage to the place we call home, integrating all the things we love about being from and living in the Bay!
Free/Donations Encouraged The Sunday Lounge Rumba has been going on at La Peña for the past 12 years and we want to see it continue. We highly encourage attendees to donate online to ensure that we keep this community event alive! Folkloric Afro-Cuban Rhythm & Dance Every 1st & 3rd Sunday! Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban folkloric […]
Free/Donations Encouraged The Sunday Lounge Rumba has been going on at La Peña for the past 12 years and we want to see it continue. We highly encourage attendees to donate online to ensure that we keep this community event alive! Folkloric Afro-Cuban Rhythm & Dance Every 1st & 3rd Sunday! Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban folkloric […]
This is the last Salsa, Bachata and Merengue dance class series of the year! Explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! Beginners Class Intensive (3 Weeks) Mondays at 6:30pm-8pm, December 2-16 This is a 3-week intensive designed for beginner-intermediate students to learn […]
This is the last Salsa, Bachata and Merengue dance class series of the year! Explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! Intermediate Class Series (3 Weeks) Mondays at 8:15pm-9:30pm, December 2-16 This is a 3-week intensive designed for students that already know their […]
