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La Peña's Dance Class Series

Explore La Peña's dance classes! From Salsa, Bachata & Merengue to Cumbia, our offerings welcome all levels. Select a class below and register to move with rhythm, connect with community, and keep Afro-Latin dance traditions thriving in Berkeley.

Events in this collection

  • Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Class – Beginner 1: Fundamentals primary image

    Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Class – Beginner 1: Fundamentals

    Sat, Sep 5, 11:00 AM

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  • Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Class – Beginner 2: Practice & Turns primary image

    Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Class – Beginner 2: Practice & Turns

    Sat, Sep 5, 12:15 PM

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  • Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Class – Beginner 1: Fundamentals + Social Dancing primary image

    Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Class – Beginner 1: Fundamentals + Social Dancing

    Mon, Sep 7, 6:30 PM

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  • Cumbia Beginner Dance Class Series - CDMX style primary image

    Cumbia Beginner Dance Class Series - CDMX style

    Sat, Jul 18, 1:15 PM

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  • Cumbia Intermediate Dance Class Series - CDMX style primary image

    Cumbia Intermediate Dance Class Series - CDMX style

    Sat, Jul 18, 12:00 PM

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  • Cumbia Beginner Dance Classes at La Peña! primary image

    Cumbia Beginner Dance Classes at La Peña!

    Sat, May 9, 12:30 PM

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  • Advanced Beginner Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Classes (April 13-May 4) primary image

    Advanced Beginner Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Classes (April 13-May 4)

    Mon, Apr 13, 7:30 PM

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  • Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Series (April 13 - May 4, 2026) primary image

    Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Series (April 13 - May 4, 2026)

    Mon, Apr 13, 6:15 PM

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  • Advanced Beginner Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Classes (March 9 - 30) primary image

    Advanced Beginner Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Classes (March 9 - 30)

    Mon, Mar 9, 7:30 PM

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  • Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Series (March 9  - 30, 2026) primary image

    Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Series (March 9 - 30, 2026)

    Mon, Mar 9, 6:15 PM

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  • Advanced Beginner Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Classes (Feb 9 - March 2) primary image

    Advanced Beginner Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Classes (Feb 9 - March 2)

    Mon, Feb 9, 7:30 PM

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  • Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Series (Feb 9 - March 2) primary image

    Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Series (Feb 9 - March 2)

    Mon, Feb 9, 6:15 PM

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  • Advanced Beginner Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Classes (Oct 27 - Nov 17) primary image

    Advanced Beginner Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Classes (Oct 27 - Nov 17)

    Mon, Oct 27, 7:30 PM

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  • Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Series (Oct 27 - Nov 17) primary image

    Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Series (Oct 27 - Nov 17)

    Mon, Oct 27, 6:15 PM

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  • Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (Sept 08 - 29) primary image

    Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (Sept 08 - 29)

    Mon, Sep 8, 7:30 PM

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  • Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Series at La Peña (Sept 08 - 29) primary image

    Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Series at La Peña (Sept 08 - 29)

    Mon, Sep 8, 6:15 PM

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Organizer of La Peña's Dance Class Series
La Peña Cultural Centerhas been a central site for Latinx, Caribbean, and Indigenous diasporic communities in the Bay Area since 1975.Who We Are:La Peña is dedicated to preserving and celebrating cultural traditions, showcasing interdisciplinary creative works, and supporting grassroots social justice movements alongside artists, activists, and allies.Our LegacyRooted in the tradition of "peñas" that emerged in South America during the 1960s-70s as spaces of music, food, and political solidarity, we have upheld this legacy for nearly fifty years. La Peña remains the sole surviving "peña" and continues to challenge dominant narratives while amplifying marginalized voices.