About Us

The Yemaya Salsa Dance Company was founded by Emelie Andagan & Heather Wong-Xoquic in October, 2000. Emelie was able to learn salsa within a short time because of her dance background and many years of experience as a ballet/jazz student, and later a teacher at the Ballet Theatre of Dover Dance Conservatory. The troupe started as a small group of only four couples that rehearsed twice a week in various garages and practically anywhere with a smooth surface. Our company has grown ever since and we have been entertaining audiences in the Sacramento area community and beyond, thanks to the support of many of our associates, friends and families. Thank you all who are part of or have been a part of the Yemaya Salsa Dance Company and continue to support our existence.

The Yemaya Salsa Dance Company is recognized by the State of California as a non-profit public benefit corporation.

Our Mission

It is our mission to promote and educate through dance and to share our passion of salsa dancing to the community.

Sponsorship

Your support is important to us. If you would like to become a 2008 sponsor, or advertise your business on our promotional material including upcoming events, we have sponsorship packages available. Please contact us at yemaya_salsa@yahoo.com. To see our current list of sponsors, click here.