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American Center of Philippine Arts (ACPA)

* (photo taken with Leah Victoria C. Rodriguez, Vice Consul of Philippine Consulate)

Philippine Folk Dance Classes for Youth

Jay Loyola, along with trained dancers, instructs youth on basic steps in Philippine Folk Dance and applies it to choreography and the stage. Philippines history and culture will also be emphasized. Each class is designed with the student in mind for natural progression and growth.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a unique educational and developmental platform for multidisciplinary Philippine arts through innovative hands-on classes, collaborations, networking opportunities, and showcasing events. We strive to nurture both traditional and progressive Philippine arts to strengthen our community and ethnic identity.

UPCOMING EVENTS
PHILIPPINE DANCE GATHERING & WORKSHOPS (PDGW) CONFERENCE 2010
Hosted by PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company of San Diego, CA in partnership with American Center of Philippine Arts of Oakland,   Kayamanan ng Lahi of Los Angeles and KulArts of San Francisco, CA

Wednesday, August 25 - Sunday,
August 29, 2010

Market Creek Plaza Cultural Center 310 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA

Hotel accommodations, conference details and registration fees to be announced! Visit the PDGW Facebook Fanpage for up-to-date announcements.

Philippine Rondalla Music Classes
For youth and adults. Minimum age of 8 years required. 

Rondalla Classes for Summer 2010:
Sunday, Jun 20 until Aug 22 (12pm - 1pm)
At: Oakland Asian Cultural Center

Instructing youth and adults on how to play an instrument of the Philippine Rondalla (Bandurria, Laud, Octavina, Guitarra, or Bass) as well as basic music theory, music notation, tablature and ear training. No previous music experience needed! 

** Please note that ACPA does not provide instruments. Students must have access to instruments of their own in order to register. Contact us for leads on where to purchase instruments!

Philippine Dance Classes for Youth ages 5-18

SEED Dance Class Schedule for Summer 2010:
Sunday, Jun 13 until Aug 22 (1pm - 3pm)
At: Oakland Asian Cultural Center

Artistic Director, Jay Loyola and Assistant Artistic Director Jennifer Reyes instruct young people ages 5-18 on Philippine Folk Dance Forms. New students will learn the basics of Philippine Dance as well as apply what they have learned to choreography. Each class is designed with the student in mind for natural progression and growth.

To Pre-Register or for more information, contact:
Herna Cruz-Louie, Executive Director
(510) 380-8250
herna.cruzlouie@philippinearts.org

FACILITIESOakland Asian Cultural Center
388 Ninth Street, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607
Tel: (510) 637-0455
Fax: (510) 637-0459

OUR ADDRESS American Center of Philippine Arts
1511 Jefferson Street, #207
Oakland, CA 94612
Tel: (510) 380-8250
Fax: (510) 380-7450

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