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 […]

Youth ages 17 and younger can present their music, poetry, dance, theater, comedy, special talent in a safe and fun environment. Each night will feature a different Bay Area kid performer. Anyone can sign up for an open mic spot before and after the main performer. We hope to see you and bring your friends!

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 […]

FREE WITH RSVP! DONATIONS ACCEPTED! 6:30pm Resource Fair / 7:00pm Doors Open / 7:30pm Event Starts La Peña Cultural Center & The San Francisco Foundation Present: Tent City Featuring: Live Music by Destiny Muhhammad Trio ft. WolfHawkJaguar Film Screening of Tent City Resource Fair Somatic Release by Namaste Ready Libations by Obatayese Ogunlano Community Discussion Q&A, […]

$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, […]

Pre-Event Reception: 4pm-5pm Main Event: Doors open at 5pm / Event begins at 5:30pm TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2020 AT 5PM! $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door / $40 Reception (includes light refreshments, intimate book signing and admission to the main event at 5:30pm) Presented by: La Peña Cultural Center, […]

The Wallmapu Support Committee gathers at La Peña every 4th Sunday. ABOUT WALLMAPU SUPPORT COMMITTEE: We are a group of people from the Bay Area and our goal is to denounce what is happening and help in any possible way to achieve peace and justice in Wallmapu. Wallmapu is the mapudungun (Mapuche language) name for […]