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SALSAMANIA DANCE TRAINING PROGRAM

Salsamania Programs includes: Brochures which explain our internal programs including: New Member Handbook, Academic Credit Program, Intensive Dance Program, Mentor Program, Mentor List, Mission Statement etc.

The dance company is divided into four groups of varying skill levels. We release three-four new routines per year. The routines are performed by two of the teams Salsamania (Professional Dance Company) and Son De Mania (Semi-Pro Dance Team). The third and fourth teams (Training Team On “2” and Training Team on “1” focuses on technique and learning the principles of dancing on 2. Salsamania regularly promotes its dancers within the team.

Salsamania is unique in many ways, but one distinction is that everyone is given a chance to learn if they have a passion for salsa and a positive attitude. The atmosphere at rehearsals is intense, yet relaxed and encourages learning. Salsamania Dance Company members are trained not just to perform routines, but also to develop skills and techniques that they can carry into the social dance floor. John and Liz encourage all members to utilize the patterns and shines they teach in clubs, at socials or anytime a member goes dancing.

The time commitment to be part of the team is reasonable considering the members maintain full time non-salsa jobs. Although the group rehearses in the Oakland/Alameda area, members come from as far north as Petaluma and as far south as San Jose.

Training on “1”: No Audition Required. This group is to give an opportunity without an audition for the dancer who is developing intermediate level techniques and dancing skills “on 1.” This group was established to allow the dancers to be a part of a group “In–Training”. Members of the Training Team will be expected to attend minimum of 12 hours of practice per month. The program lasts 3 months, and the end of training, members will have the option to take an assessment on their dancing skills, which in turn will be their audition if they want to be part of Salsamania on “2” training team.

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Training Team on “2”: Audition Required. This group is for the dancer who is developing intermediate level techniques and dancing skills “on 2.” This group was established to allow the dancers to be a part of a group “In–Training”. Members of the Training Team will be expected to attend minimum of 8 to 12 hours of practice per month. The program is year around training. Every 3 months members will have an assessment on their dancing skills, which in turn will determine their status in the dance company. Promotion from the Training Group to the Semi Pro Team will be at the discretion of the Directors and it will be based on proven commitment to the troupe as well as developed dancing skills.

Son De Mania (Semi-Professional Team): This group is for the dancer who is developing advanced techniques and strives to perform with the Professional Team. Although having a solid foundation of the Salsamania training, Semi-Pros are training in all aspects. Semi Pros are expected to represent Salsamania Dance Company and perform intermediate/advanced level routines. Members of the Semi Pro Team will be expected to attend a minimum of 6 hours of practice per week. Promotion from the Semi-Pro Team to the Professional Team will be at the decision of the Directors and it will be based on proven commitment to the troupe as well as developed performance and dancing skills. Semi Pro dancers will be required to attend additional scheduled practices in order to prepare for performances.

Professional Team: This group is for the dancer who has proven performance and dancing skill. Members of the Professional Team must have teaching and/or competition experience. Professionals have mastered partnering technique, timing, styling, and spinning. This group will be representing Salsamania Dance Company in high-level performances across the U.S.A. and abroad. Members of the Professional Team will be expected to attend a minimum of 6 hours of practice per week. Professional dancers will be required to attend additional scheduled practices in order to prepare for performances.

For more information about Salsamania Dance Company to go www.salsamania.org

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