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Interested in RUMBA and the Afro-Cuban Tradition? We have these 2 music classes back-to-back at La Peña that explore the musicality of Cuban Rumba and more! Note: classes are taught in spanish, but english speakers are welcome to join if you're comfortable with limited translation. CLASE 1: Lunes, 7:00pm – 8:15pm @La Peña LA RUMBA […]
BILINGUAL FAMILY MUSIC CLASSES with Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier For babies, toddlers, and kids to age 6 and their caregivers. Make an impact on your child’s growth…start young with music & second language learning! Click here to try a FREE class! SPRING SCHEDULE: Tuesdays, January 14 - March 15 (No class March 11) 10:15 - 11:00AM […]
Join this fun class with instructor Momo Lebeau!! About Bodywerk Dance Classes: Bodywerk Dance offers a variety of different classes, all taught by award winning instructor, Momo LeBeau. We feature a fusion of Hip Hop, Afrobeats, Dancehall, jazz and many other dance styles. Bodywerk is a dynamic hip hop dance jam, good for all levels, […]
Founded in 1979 by Chilean refugees and community supporters, La Peña Community Chorus has been performing Latin American New Song — Nueva Canción — for many years. Accompanying themselves on guitars, flutes, drums, and a large assortment of Latin American instruments, the Chorus has sung for schools, churches, homeless shelters, retirement homes, drug rehab centers, […]
Capoeira Angola with Grupo de Capoeira Balanço de Angola Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm In person at La Peña Cultural Center **FREE Community Class on the last Wednesday of every month!** Come experience the spirit, music, and movement of Capoeira Angola with Grupo de Capoeira Balanço de Angola! We begin our class with one hour of […]
SPANISH FAMILY MUSIC CLASSES with Natalia Bernal For babies, toddlers, and kids to age 6 and their caregivers. Make an impact on your child’s growth…start young with music & second language learning! Click here to try a FREE class! SPRING SCHEDULE: Thursdays, January 9 - March 13 9:15 - 10:00 AM (Spanish) Teacher: Natalia Bernal […]
Our first Immigrant Rights Workshop for Allies called "Become an Immigration Rights Ambassador" was held last Sunday, January 12th and it was a huge success! Given the ongoing need and interest from the community, we have confirmed a second one in February 2025. This workshop will cover how ICE operates and collects information and what to […]
Sundays, 11:30am – 1:00pm. Cost: Drop-in $35 Adults, all levels. This class includes basic skills, improvisation techniques, choreography, and developing skills to dance in a Batey or community jam. Teenagers with some dance experience welcomed (please email for info). Folks interested in practicing Bomba percussion during the class are welcome (some experience in playing Bomba is […]