A Dominican Cultural Center Offering Free Percussion and Dance

Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center is a Dominican cultural center in Washington Heights, set at 530 West 166th Street. Workshops in Afro Latin percussion and dance anchor the program, and the center showcases contemporary and classical Dominican and Latin American art alongside music and theater.

Intergenerational learning and cross-cultural exchange shape the schedule. Lessons cover digital media, art making and traditional cooking, all at no cost, while literary conferences, theatrical productions and neighborhood events round out the calendar. Admission is free of charge as well.

Hours run 1 PM to 8 PM on Monday, noon to 8 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and noon to 5 PM on Saturday, with Thursday and Sunday closed. Check with the center for current program details, then pick an afternoon for a workshop, a performance or a community event in the heart of the neighborhood.