Series: January 13, 2020 - April 6, 2020 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 […]

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!

All body types, physical abilities including chronic conditions, and levels of experience with yoga are heartily welcome and accommodated! Sliding Scale Donation: $5-$20 Drop-ins welcome! All proceeds benefit La Peña Cultural Center's mission of promoting social justice through the arts! Winter Series: Looking Inward January 14-February 25, 2020 Join us in a friendly and supportive […]

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, […]

Check out footage from last year's Bay Area Dance Week!  What we teach Kizomba, derived from the traditional dances Semba (Angola) and Pasada (Cape Verde) among others, is a sensual partner dance coupled with music from Angola, Cape Verde and the Caribbean primarily sung in Portuguese or French Creole. Why we teach Our chief goal […]

All classes held in the community room unless otherwise noted. $20/class, drop-ins welcomed Discount options: Pay for five or more classes in advance, $15/class (5x$15 = $75) -OR- Pay $20/class, fifth class is free and pay $15/class for remainder of session. -OR- Speak to Maria de la Rosa about other options if you require further […]

Beat the Blues Dance Sliding scale for practice, drop-in, and social dance: DJ Nights: Sliding Scale $6-16 ​Live Music: Sliding Scale $10-20 Instructors: Rotating Instructors | Location: Theater Space 8 – 9 - Drop in beginner class 9 – 11 - Social dance to blues music For more information: https://www.bayareabluesdance.com/ Blues dancing is all about connection, […]

Youth Bomba y Plena Workshop: Dance, Percussion and Song $15 Drop-in class  / Discount prices available if trimester is paid in full Instructors: Shefali Shah & Héctor Lugo | Location: Theater Space For more information Call 510-681-1036 Email bombaaguacero@gmail.com Visit www.bomba-aguacero.org Students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. For those interested in staying […]

Rockin’ Kids Sing Along Fridays 10:30-11:30am | Sliding scale $15-20 per family/class Instructor: Stephanie Pepitone | Location: Theater Space For more information: stephaniepepitone@gmail.com Class meets year round. A musical play group for kids of all ages. Hosted by Stephanie Pepitone, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and former punk rock singer/guitarist. Stephanie plays acoustic guitar and leads […]

Doors open at 7:30pm / Screening begins at 8pm PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. $12 Early Bird / $15 At the Door https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b378MA1JB80   "The Last Mambo" explores the past, present and future of the salsa/Latin jazz music and dance community in the San Francisco Bay Area. After the film screening, there will […]

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, […]

Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop is bringing in the New Year with a much awaited Bomba percussion workshop by el Maestro Roman "Ito" Carrillo. This 4 week series is open to ALL levels and will cover fundamental aspects and techniques for 4 basic Bomba rhythms: Sicá, Yubá, Cuembé and Holandés. Students will learn fundamental […]

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 […]