About Our Teams

 

Our dance teams were created to meet the needs of our students. We currently have five teams of all ages and levels. Currently our teams are:

• Yemaya Kids - Our kids group
  
• Training Team - This group is for students who are either new to salsa or would like to receive technical training and learn more than just the basics.
  
• Salsa Elegua - Salsa Elegua is our semi-pro team from Davis, CA. Classes are held at Fiesta Dance 'n Fitness in Davis, CA. This group is for more experienced dancers who are still in training but capable of performing more complex moves, styling, etc.
  
• Salsa Libre is our semi-pro team from Sacramento.
  
• Los Bachateros - This is our newly created Bachata team for Bachata lovers in the Sacramento area.
  
• Ladies of Yemaya - Ladies of Yemaya. All ladies routines, footwork, styling, and no male partner. This is a selected group of the more experienced female dancers that perform hot ladies salsa numbers for the crowds.
  
• Yemaya Performing Team - This is our performing team for the most experienced dancers that we have. While still in training, the performing team members must also be able to learn advanced footwork, patterns, and styling and some tricks in a relatively short period of time for more difficult routines.

Team Performance Highlights

The Yemaya Salsa Dance Company has performed all over California and Nevada. Performance highlights include:

• 4th Annual Reno Bachata & Salsa Festival (2012), Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno, NV
• "Latin Dancing with the Stars" (2011), performances & choreography for the Christopher Cabaldon (Mayor of West Sacramento), Phil Serna (Sacramento County Board of Supervisors), Julissa Ortiz (Good Day Sacramento), etc. Sacramento, CA
• Yemaya Dance Studio Grand Opening (2011), Sacramento, CA
• Latin Symbolics Holiday Party (2012), San Francisco, CA
• "Havana Nights" (2012), Castello di Amorosa, Calistoga, CA
• "Salsa Vania" (2011), The Knitting Factory, Reno, NV
• "Summer Salsa Extravaganza" (2010), Renaissance Mariott, Palm Springs, CA
• "Fall Salsa Fest" with Ismael Otero of New Jersey, Orquesta Borinquen, Sacramento Latin Music Project, Prodigy Dance Co., Yemaya & more (2011), Yemaya Dance Studio, Sacramento, CA
• San Francisco International Bachata Festival (2011), Hyatt, San Francisco, CA
• CSUS 'Salsa Loca', (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012), Sacramento, CA
• Yemaya's, "Fania Night, a Tribute to the Music of Fania" (2010) Spotlight Dance & Fitness, Sacramento
• Latin Symbolics "Dancing in a Salsa Wonderland" (2009), Cheryl Burke Dance Studio, San Francisco, CA
• Auditions "America's Got Talent", JJ and Andrew (2010), San Francisco, CA
• WEAVE Event (2011), Sacramento, CA
• Reno Dance Sensation (2010), Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV
• San Francisco Salsa Festival (2010, 2011), Westin Hotel, San Francisco, CA
• 2nd Annual "Noche de Gala" (2010) Prodigy Salsa Dance Co., Fresno, CA
• 3rd Annual "Noche de Gala" (2011) Prodigy Salsa Dance Co., Fresno, CA
• Festival Latino! (2009) Matheson Performing Arts Center, Mendocino, CA
• Reno International Bachata Festival (2010) Silver Legacy, Reno, NV
• Bachata Cravings Sacramento (2011), Yemaya Dance Studio, Sacramento, CA
• Bachata Cravings (2010), Sacramento, CA
• 3rd Annual San Diego Salsa Festival (2009) Four Points Sheraton, San Diego, CA
• 1st US Salsa Open (2010), San Francisco, CA
• St. Anthony Parish Festival (2010), Sacramento, CA
• Noches de Estrellas (2009) Freeborn Hall, UC Davis
• Las Vegas Salsa Congress (2008) Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
• Spotlight Winter Showcase (2007) Sacramento, CA
• Spotlight Annual Spring Show "Floorcraft" (2008), Davis, CA
• Oasis Bar & Grill (2009), Fair Oaks, CA
• Monterey Salsa Getaway (2008), Pacific Grove, CA
• Latino Law Students Association (2009), UOP McGeorge School of Law, CA
• Festival de los Niños (2008, 2009), Sacramento, CA
• "Good Day Sacramento" (2006, 2008, 2011) Studio performances/interview, Sacramento
• "March Salsa Madness" (2009) Workshops/performances, Chico, CA
• Cinco de Mayo celebration (2008, 2009, 2010), Elk's Lodge, Sacramento
• "Sacramento and Co." (2008) News 10 Studio Performance, Sacramento, CA
• West Coast Salsa Congress (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005), Los Angeles, CA
• Maja Fashion Show (2007, 2008) Doubletree Hotel, Sacramento, CA
• "Stars at Sea" (2007) Royal Caribbean Cruises, Mexican Riviera
• San Francisco Salsa Congress (2002 - 2012), San Francisco, CA
• Salsa with the Sacramento Kings (2003, 2004), Arco Arena, Sacramento, CA
• Festival de la Familia (2001-2012), Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA
• Sacramento County Fair, Cal Expo (2006), Sacramento, CA
• Club 21 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010), various performances, Sacramento, CA
• Las Vegas Salsa Congress (2005), Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, NV
• "Good Morning Sacramento" KTXL 10 Studio Performance/Interview (2006)
• "Latin Thursdays" @ Pearl Champagne Lounge (2008, 2009), Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Reno, NV
• Oakland Raiders "Fiesta Latina Day" (2006), Oakland, CA
• KCRA Studio Performance (2004), Sacramento, CA
• March Salsa Madness (2006), YWCA, Sacramento, CA
• Woodland Tomato Festival (2008), Woodland, CA
• "September Salsa Fest" (2006), YWCA, Sacramento, CA
• Salsabor I, II (2001, 2002), San Jose, CA
• Cafe Cocomo (2003), San Francisco, CA
• Dirty Dancing "Havana Nights" movie promotion (2004), Sacramento, CA
• Glas Kat (2005), San Francisco, CA
• V101 Picnic (2003), Elk Grove Park, Elk Grove, CA
• "Neighbors & Health", Kaiser Permanente (2002), Stockton, CA
• Camellia Festival (2001, 2002), CSUS, Sacramento, CA
• Festival of the Trees (2007, 2008) Downtown Sacramento, CA
• Reno Dance Sensation (2006), Grand Sierra Hotel & Casino, Reno, NV
• Elite Studio of Dance Showcase (2006, 2007), Cosumnes River College
• Spotlight Dance & Fitness Showcase (2006, 2007)
• UNIVISION Studio Performance (2001, 2004, 2007)
• "Sabor Latino", UNIVISION (2006)
• "The Latin Show" (2006), San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose, CA
• Dance Team Competition (2005, 2006, 2007), Roccapulcos, San Francisco, CA
• New Year's Eve Extravaganza (2005), Palm Springs, CA
• Cesar Chavez celebration (2004, 2005, 2006) Sierra College, Rocklin, CA
• Salsa Summer Splash (2006), Palm Springs, CA
• Cinco de Mayo Festival (2003, 2004, 2005), Rocklin, CA
• Saturday Salsa Social @ Spotlight Ongoing since 2008 every 1st Saturday of the month, W. Sac.
  

And numerous events (weddings, fundraisers, dance workshops/socials, schools, etc.) throughout California and Nevada. We are an exciting group to watch and are available for hire. For booking information, contact us!

Contact:
(916) 524-0211 (call or text)
yemaya_salsa@yahoo.com (class/team information)
yemayasalsa@gmail.com (booking information)

Also check out some past event flyers.