Celebrate dance, culture, and community at La Peña! From Salsa, Bachata & Merengue to our empowering FemCumbia workshops, our classes welcome all levels and invite you to move, connect, and keep Afro-Latin traditions thriving in Berkeley.
La Peña Cultural Centerhas been a cornerstone of the Bay Area's Latinx, Caribbean, and Indigenous communities since 1975. We preserve cultural traditions, showcase interdisciplinary creative works, and support grassroots social justice movements alongside artists, activists, and allies. Rooted in the historic "peña" tradition of South America, we challenge dominant narratives and amplify marginalized voices.