Monthly Cumbia Dance + Free Class at La Peña (Berkeley)
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La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Event Details
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La Cumbia @ La Peña ft. DJ Rabeat and Philthy Dronez!
Cumbia returns to La Peña with La Cumbia—a monthly celebration of rhythm, movement, and community! Join us for a night filled with cumbia from México, Perú, Colombia, y mas, with DJ Rabeat spinning the perfect soundtracks for your best cumbia moves!
Start the night with a cumbia dance class (included with admission), where you can learn the steps, flow with the music, and warm up to dance all night. Then, stay for the party from 8:30 pm to midnight!
At La Cumbia, we’re committed to creating empowered dance spaces where consent is at the center of every interaction. Similar to our BAILA dance parties, this is a space where everyone, especially LGBTQIA+ community, can dance freely, knowing that their comfort, safety, and agency are prioritized.
All ages welcome, whether you’re a seasoned dancer or new to the cumbia scene, come for the cumbias, stay for the community, and leave with new friends and memories at La Peña!
Don’t miss out, get your presale tickets now, invite a friend, and let’s bring cumbia back to La Peña!
What to Expect for this Month’s La Cumbia
- Gender-Inclusive Cumbia Class (no experience or partner needed) led by Donaji and Chavita Peñaloza
- DJ Sets by DJ Rabeat and Special guest Philthy Dronez
- Delicious bites, beer, wine and Sangría from Los Cilantros Mexican restaurant
- All-night dance party with the most interesting and respectful music-lovers in the Bay!
Join Our Volunteer Community
Volunteer at La Cumbia to help create a safer, inclusive space for all! Enjoy free entry, complimentary food and refreshments, and connect with our community. Sign up to volunteer: signup.com/go/RkOwWNy
La Peña is a Safer Dance Space Member: Building an Empowering Dance Space with Consent Culture
At La Peña, we are committed to creating an inclusive dance environment that supports gender diversity, is LGBTQIA+ affirming, and welcomes all ages (with adult supervision for minors).
Getting to La Peña
- Public Transit: The 18 bus line stops directly across the street (Shattuck & Woolsey), and Ashby BART is just two blocks away.
- Parking: Free street parking is available, or park at the Ashby BART station for a fee.
- Bike-Friendly: Bike racks are available outside the venue.
- La Peña is a wheelchair-accessible venue with step-less entry, wide doorways, and accessible restrooms.
- Masks are strongly encouraged. If you’re experiencing COVID-19, cold, or flu-like symptoms, please consider staying home to protect our community.. HEPA air purifiers operate throughout our space.
- Restrooms are all-gender
We strive to make La Peña a welcoming, accessible space for everyone. If you have any specific needs or questions about accessibility, please contact us at least one week in advance, and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Email us at info@Lapena.org
La Peña Membership
Become a La Peña member today and get a free entry to La Cumbia dance party! Members also receive free entry to ¡BAILA! community dance parties, plus other great perks. Learn more: Lapena.org/members
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: $10*