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MARCH 31st CLASS IS CANCELED! Rumba class will resume next Monday, April 1st! For more information, contact Einar directly at einarleliebremusica@gmail.com | 510-325-2540. 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 […]
Wapau! 8-Week Fusion Bachata: Lead Shines Welcome and thank you for your interest in Wapau! Lead Shines Class Series!!! March 17th class is Drop-In friendly! Details: 8-Week Bachata Training Team Series All levels, no partner required All gender inclusive 8:00 - 9:30pm La Peña Cultural Center $150 + fees March 17th Drop-In single class: $15 […]
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 […]
Join us for a FREE hour of song, hope, and community joy! Because we need it more than ever. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Event organized by Aya de León Aya de León is the Poet Laureate of the City of Berkeley, a creative writing teacher at UC Berkeley, and the Director of […]
