Joanna
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  • Salsa Fresca
  • Sangre Latina


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     Joanna Meinl
     Autobiography

    Joanna Meinl began her dance training in Miami, Fl studying ballet, jazz and hip-hop. She then went to New York University where she studied anthropology and world dance. Upon moving to the West Coast, Joanna began studying the enthralling art of Kathak, North Indian classical dance, with Pandit Chitresh Das at San Francisco State University. In 1999 she earned a B.A. in Dance Ethnology. She has been a performing member of the Chitresh Das Dance Company (CDDC) for seven years now and has toured both nationally and internationally, including two trips to India, with the company. She is an integral part of the Chhandam teaching staff, the official school of CDDC, and head of the Union City branch. An active participant in community arts education she has taught Kathak for all levels. She has also taught ballet, modern and creative movement for many youth programs and schools throughout the Bay Area. In addition, Joanna teaches and performs Ballroom and Latin dance at Dance Arts Studios in San Rafael, specializing in Salsa and Swing dance.

    Available for Private & Group Instruction, Performance & Lecture-Demonstration

    Fine Art, Photography & Print Modeling"

    Contact Information

    Email : joanna_didi@yahoo.com

    Phone : 510-684-2442

    www.joannameinl.com


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     Salsa Fresca
     Dance Company

    Salsa Fresca, founded in 2002, is the first teen salsa troupe in Sonoma County and among their many accomplishments were voted "Best Dance Troupe in Sonoma County" by The Bohemian.

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     Sangre Latina
     Dance Company

    Sangre Latina, founded in 2004, is the first adult salsa troupe in Sonoma County.

    Sangre Latina has performed at various venues including the Caesar Chavez Health Fair, fund-raisers for CASA organization, WISE (Women's Initiative for Self Employment), Roseland Children's Health Clinic, The Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County, as well as many others. This is a great inspiration and motivation for many of our dancers. JAS DANCE Productions is dedicated to participating in community events that benefit and fund valuable programs in Sonoma County and the Bay Area. We have travel and performed in many out of state venues such as, Puerto Rico, NY City, Dallas, Chicago, Miami and many more.


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