Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center

Cause Area

  • Arts & Culture
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Location

1317 San Pablo AvenueBerkeley, CA 94702 United States
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Mission Statement

Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center presents concerts, classes, and workshops of participatory dance and music rooted in traditional cultures from around the world. We are committed to providing a great place to dance that supports local and international bands of both established and emerging artists in a respectful, comfortable, safe, and family atmosphere. Through this we build friendship and culturally inclusive community that encourages social awareness, education, and dedication to fairness, honor, and equality.

Description

Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center is a nationally recognized nonprofit music and culture venue that has specialized in presenting live world and roots music since its opening as "Ashkenaz Cafe" in 1973. Ashkenaz brings people of all ages, cultures and lifestyles together with music and dance programs that include African, Balkan, Brazilian, Cajun/Zydeco, Carribbean, Middle Eastern, Reggae, American roots from Bluegrass to Swing, and more.

Ashkenaz presents nightly live music and benefit shows, as well as daily dance and movement classes, workshops, and programs for children and youth. Ashkenaz is all ages and wheelchair accessible.

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