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 […]

Our popular Salsa, Bachata and Merengue dance class series is back! Join us for the first series of 2020 and explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! Mondays at 7pm-8pm, February 3 - March 9 This is a 6-week series designed […]

Our popular Salsa, Bachata and Merengue dance class series is back! Join us for the first series of 2020 and explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! Mondays at 8:15pm-9:15pm, February 3 - March 9 This is a 6-week series designed […]

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 […]

Free Event / Donations Encouraged This critical thinking-focused organization meets Every Second Thursday of the month with a different topic and guest speaker for every conversational meeting. THIS MONTH'S TOPIC: "Big Data: What it is, how it’s used, where it’s headed" by Mike Olson The world-wide explosion in data is driven by three important trends: […]

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 […]

Door Cover: $8 in advance online / $12 at the door ($13 with credit card) / $10 at the door for students & seniors all night We're kicking the year off with a special Valentine's Day SABOR celebrating love in all forms: community, friendship and romantic love! Los Cilantros will have DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT […]

$15 Drop in / 4 consecutive classes for $50 Instructors: Gabriela Shiroma and Peta Robles. Class is held in the community room. All levels are welcome. Students must bring a cajón to class. If you need to purchase one or rent one for a day, contact Gabriela.Shiroma@edd.ca.gov Other questions? Call or email the instructor Gabriela […]

$15 Drop in / 4 consecutive classes for $50 Instructors: Gabriela Shiroma and Peta Robles. Class is held in the community room. Learn to dance a varied repertoire of traditional dances from the coastal region of Peru such as festejos, landos, and zamacuecas. Other questions? Call or email the instructor Gabriela Shiroma: 510-688-9147 lunderomio@yahoo.com

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, […]

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 WELCOME (Please RSVP on Eventbrite) Donations collected will support health efforts in Santiago, Chile and Wallmapu - Mapuche Territory.   "From California to Chile, from Wallmapu to Palestine" is a collective exhibit that hopes to visibilize the struggle for justice and the beauty of resistance in different corners of the world with […]

Doors open at 7:30pm / Film starts at 7:45pm $15 Advance / $20 Door (please note there is a credit card charge at the door) TRAILER: https://www.facebook.com/events/2493589407567282/ La Peña Cultural Center presents The Frontlines of the Chilean Revolution: Film Screening, Report-Back & Special Performance by Rod Starz of Rebel Díaz   Vee Bravo is a […]