Event & Wedding Venues
Berkeley, CA
Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center is Berkeley's premier international music and dance venue, operating as a nonprofit since 1973. The venue hosts live music performances and dance events featuring folk, Cajun, swing, and Americana traditions, alongside regular dance classes for all ages and skill levels. Ashkenaz also offers private event rentals for celebrations, creating an inclusive, all-ages community space where people of diverse backgrounds gather to dance, learn, and enjoy live performances in a non-competitive, welcoming environment.
Ideal for: Dancers of all ages and experience levels, cultural enthusiasts seeking international music, families looking for all-ages entertainment, couples seeking unique event venues, and community members interested in live performing arts
Service area: Berkeley and surrounding East Bay communities
Nonprofit Community Institution: Operating as a historic nonprofit since 1973, Ashkenaz prioritizes community access and cultural preservation over profit, with a mission to support performing arts and international music traditions.
Truly All-Ages Inclusive Space: Uniquely designed as an all-ages venue where teenagers and seniors dance together in a safe, non-competitive environment—a rare offering in the Bay Area music and entertainment scene.
Diverse International Programming: Features curated live performances and classes spanning folk, Cajun, swing, Americana, and world music traditions, with both drop-in social dances and instructor-led classes for beginners through advanced dancers.
Address: 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: (510) 525-5099
Website: ashkenaz.com
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