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Salsa Came to Calaveras County by way of the Calaveras Arts Ovations Series
Angels Camp, CA...Calaveras Arts Council’s fourth show for the Ovations 2015 Performing Arts Series brought Yemaya Salsa Dance Co. to the Dr. Elliott Smart Performing Arts Center in Angels Camp on Sunday, March 8...
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Sacramento’s Yemaya Salsa Dance Co. brought their form of flirtatious Latin dance to the county. Angels Camp and the Bret Hart High School Theater was packed with over 50 dancers who showcased salsa, cha-cha, bachata, rueda, Latin jazz, ballet, mambo and more.
Salsa is a popular form of social dance that originated in New York with strong influences from Latin America, particularly Cuba and Puerto Rico. Yemaya dancers will showcase their skills as well as bring the audience to Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and to the Big Apple through their innovative yet traditional dance form. It is believed that the name salsa came about because salsa dancing and music is a mixture of different styles, just like salsa or “sauce” in Latin American countries is a mixture of different ingredients. Calaveras audience is invited to come and decide for themselves.
Yemaya dance troupes have appeared on Good Day Sacramento, danced at the Sacramento Kings games, Oakland Raiders half time, and all area salsa dance congresses and competitions.
The next Ovations performance is Sunday, April 19 Pacific Guitar Ensemble, a unique six piece classical guitar company.
The non-profit Calaveras County Arts Council operates Gallery Calaveras at 22 Main Street in San Andreas. Gallery Store hours are Tuesday – Friday from 11a-6p, and Friday- Saturday, 11a-5p. The gallery store offers free parking both in front and in back and is handicapped accessible. Become an Arts Council member and receive a 10% discount on all your gallery purchases. For more information, call the Calaveras Arts Council at (209) 754-1774 or visit www.calaverasarts.org.
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