Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy

Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy offers music, performing arts, dance, folk arts and crafts, and cooking for children. It is a nonprofit cultural arts academy, a band, a production studio, and a community space for youth and families.

Programs

• Music — Children
• Performing Arts — Children
• Dance — Children
• Folk arts and crafts — Children
• Cooking — Children

At a glance

• Ages: 5–17 years old

About the provider

Founded in 1989, Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy works to amplify Mexican roots in the Bay Area and beyond. It invites children to learn music, dance, and folk arts and crafts, and to play an essential role in maintaining living traditions.

What families say

“Our friends at Los Cenzontles have not only helped our daughter Sophia develop her talent as a dancer. They’ve also nurtured in her such a beautiful connection to her Mexican roots. Los Cenzontles is a priceless resource for our youth and the community as a whole.” — Heidi Lopez, Mother of Sophia, age 9

“Los Cenzontles has changed my life because in Los Cenzontles I do something that I love. I think of Los Cenzontles as a second home for me because I feel like they are part of my family.” — Jorge Raya, Student, age 15

“Los Cenzontles is the best community-based arts program I have ever seen.” — Linda Ronstadt, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer

Last updated November 6, 2026.