Frequently Asked Questions
What types of classes are available?
Where do you teach?
How long have you been teaching in Sacramento?
How much do classes cost?
Are private lessons available?
Do I need to bring a partner?
I am interested in joining your dance team. How can I join?
Where can I watch Yemaya perform?
Where can I go dancing?
How can I contact you?
Q:
What types of classes are available?
We offer mainly salsa dance classes for all ages and all levels
throughout the week. Zumba classes are also offered 3 times
a week by Pakko.
See the schedule on the home page for the latest offerings. <top>
Q: Where do you teach?
All classes
that we offer are taught at our studio:
2724 24th Street, Sacramento, CA
95818 (Tuesdays
through Sundays).
See directions
to the studio.
To obtain the latest schedule, click
here.
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Q: How long have you been teaching in Sacramento?
Emelie has been teaching salsa in Sacramento since 2000.
She has an extensive dance background in ballet and jazz from
the Ballet Theater of Dover (Delaware). She has been dancing
for many years since the age of 5 and has danced hula, Philippine
folk dancing, and other cultural dances throughout her youth.
The Yemaya Salsa Dance Company was formed in October of 2000
and incorporated since 2004. <top>
Q: How much do classes
cost?
Classes are $10 for drop-ins for
a full one-hour of instruction. We also have 5-lesson,
10-lesson and 20-lesson dance
cards available for students who want to save. New beginner
students
can always take the Beginner I class for $25/month.
To see our current price list, click
here. <top>
We also offer membership packages for our most dedicated students. Join our mailing list for up-to-date information and promotions. <top>
Q: Are private lessons available?
Yes,
private lessons are available. It is recommended that you
take private lessons occasionally to fine-tune your skills.
You will receive individual one-on-one instruction and
you will learn tips on technique and styling that the instructor
may not
have
time
to
teach in
a group
class.
Contact
Emelie at Yemaya_Salsa@yahoo for more information. <top>
Q: Do I need to bring a partner?
No,
bringing a partner is not necessary. Students rotate periodically
throughout the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance
to practice their moves. If you have a partner, and prefer to
dance with your partner only, that is okay too. <top>
Q: I am interested in joining your dance team. How can I join?
We
are always looking for fresh salsa dancers who are enthusiastic
and excited about learning and can commit to rehearsals
at least once a week. If you have experience performing and/or
enjoy it, or if you have been dancing salsa for at least one
year,
and have
a
solid
dance
background, come join us. Auditions
are held once or twice a year, but feel free to contact us or
approach
the staff about your interest. <top>
Q:
Where can I watch Yemaya perform?
The
Yemaya Salsa
Dance Troupe performs all throughout the year. For
updated information on performances and events, please
visit the calendar section on our website or get on
our e-mail list for information about upcoming salsa events.<top>
Q: Where can I go dancing?
There are salsa clubs in Sacramento throughout the week. If you
want to significantly improve, it is important to dance as frequently
as possible. As an alternative to the club scene, we will
have monthly socials/dances at our studio for students not yet
ready (or not yet old enough)
to dance in a club. Our
socials/dances will be fun with a friendly environment. <top>
Q: How can I contact you?
Feel free to contact us by phone or e-mail for questions
about lessons in general or about our dance company:
(916) 471-6508 - General Info (recorded message)
(916) 524-0211 - Booking Info
(performances, private lessons, team information)
yemaya_salsa@yahoo.com <top>