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The Center of Peruvian Arts connects audiences and students to the folkloric arts & culture traditions of Peru, through music, dance, drama and visual arts.
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Find out about our founders, our mission, and our various programming.
Peruvian Dance Workshops – Chicago Community Invitation
Talleres de Danza Peruana – Invitación a la Comunidad de Chicago
The Center of Peruvian Arts cordially invites the Chicago community to participate in our upcoming dance workshops. These programs are part of our ongoing mission to preserve, share, and celebrate the richness of Peruvian culture through dance, education, and artistic expression. We warmly welcome individuals of all ages to join us in this meaningful cultural experience.
Please note that space is limited. Participants must complete the registration form online or may register in person on the day of the workshop.
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPWoDZjeBTz0u5-mLseW0UBaUSclqX_TICg7fVsj6dqtZSbw/viewform?usp=header
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El Center of Peruvian Arts invita cordialmente a la comunidad de Chicago a participar en nuestros próximos talleres de danza. Estos programas forman parte de nuestra misión continua de preservar, compartir y celebrar la riqueza de la cultura peruana a través de la danza, la educación y la expresión artística. Recibimos con mucho gusto a personas de todas las edades para que se unan a esta significativa experiencia cultural.
Se informa que los cupos son limitados. Los participantes deben completar el formulario de inscripción en línea o podrán registrarse el mismo día del taller.
Enlace de registro: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPWoDZjeBTz0u5-mLseW0UBaUSclqX_TICg7fVsj6dqtZSbw/viewform?usp=header
Telemundo tv interview
Centro Cultural Peruano in Chicago
Telemundo Chicago featured the Center of Peruvian Arts on September 22 as part of its Hispanic Heritage Month programming. The segment highlighted our mission to preserve and share Peruvian culture through classes, workshops, and artistic performances. For 20 years, founders Rubén Pachas and Jessica Loyaga, from Lima, have built a space that serves as a cultural bridge between Peru and Chicago.
FOX 32 TV CHICAGO
W9 TV MORNING NEWS
La Salle II – MAGNET SCHOOL - Tocapus workshop
Students using stamps paint a tocapus in their tunics.
WHAT IS A TOCAPU?
An Inca tocapu is a decorative geometric motif used in the Inca Empire to create art on textiles, ceramics, and wooden objects:
Peruvian Christmas event for refugee latinos
Elm Elementary School - Multicultural Event
Here at the Elm PTO Culture & Community Committee our goal is to showcase the diverse
cultures that make up our vibrant school community.
Elmhurst University, IL Jan 2025
Peruvian Indigenous Workshop
Congratulation for the Award to our President Ruben Pachas
Our congratulations go out to the nine recipients of Arts Midwest's inaugural Midwest Culture Bearers Award, including local dancemaker Rubén Pachas Center of Peruvian ARTS!
https://artsmidwest.org/.../2024-midwest-culture-bearers.../
Rubén: “As co-founder and artistic director of the Center of Peruvian Arts, I produce, and participate in theatrical Peruvian productions that emphasize the connections in Incan cosmology between humans and stars, Nature and the entire universe. My work in this vein has fostered knowledge and enjoyment of Peru’s rich cultural heritage in diverse communities, and even kindled people’s desire to visit the country.”
Courtesy of the Artist and Arts Midwest. pc Manuel Gutierrez. Students of Rubén Pachas before the Closing Ceremony of the Peruvian Fall Dance classes held at the Quinn Center of St. Eulalia Church auditorium in 2016.
SBC - News at “ Jump start with Jackie”
Wednesday, July 24th 2024
The Center of Peruvian Arts has an honor to appears in Tv and Mr. Rubén Pachas was Interviewed and teach a Huayno dance to the great Jackie kostek in the promotion of the Tanta’ celebration named PERU MARKET DAY ROOFTOP PARTY, celebrating LAS FIESTAS PATRIAS on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from Noon until 3 pm. Join us on the rooftop terrace for an unforgettable afternoon filled with vibrant festivities!
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Center of Peruvian Arts Music & Dance Academy
Fall 2024
Kids classes - Last closing ceremony on June 29th of 2024
Cajon classes - Last closing ceremony on June 29th of 2024
Adult dance classes - Last closing ceremony on June 29th of 2024
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