Adult Bomba y Plena Workshop (Fall Series)

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

Adult Bomba y Plena Workshop: Dance, Percussion and Song Sundays 11am-1pm | $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 […]

Qué está pasando en Chile? A Presentation & Community Conversation – Wallmapu Support Committee

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

FREE (Donations Welcome) / GRATIS (Agradecemos las donaciones) Please note: This event will be in Spanish, with English translators available. ESPAÑOL: Presentado por Wallmapu Support Committee en colaboración con La Peña Cultural Center. Presentación breve sobre el contexto de las protestas Conversación comunitaria dirigida por miembros de el Wallmapu Support Committee. Comités reportarán al grupo […]

Event Series Cuban Charanga Ensemble (Fall Series)

Cuban Charanga Ensemble (Fall Series)

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

Series: September 9-December 2 Mondays 6pm-8pm in the Lounge Instructor: Tregar Otten| Contact the instructor at tregaro@danzon.com for more information and to register! The class is dedicated to performing Cuban dance music, much of it comes  from the Charanga/Típica tradition incorporating strings and woodwinds  into the traditional Cuban dance music ensemble with congas, timbales, piano, […]

Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (Oct. 21-Nov. 18)

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

Our popular Salsa, Bachata and Merengue dance class series is back! Explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! Beginners Class Series (5 Weeks) Mondays at 7pm-8pm, October 21 - November 18 This is a 5-week series designed for beginner-intermediate students to learn […]

Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (Oct. 21-Nov. 18)

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

Our popular Salsa, Bachata and Merengue dance class series is back! Explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! Intermediate Class Series (5 Weeks) Mondays at 8:15pm-9:15pm, October 21 - November 18 This is a 5-week series designed for students that already know their […]

CANCELLED – Orquesta La Peña Ensemble Class – Directed by Josh Jones

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

THIS CLASS WILL NOT BE HELD ON OCTOBER 28. 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