Q. What happens at the audition?
A. You will be shown a free-style salsa choreography. You will dance this routine in front of the selection committee singly or in small groups. You will also be required to dance a partnership salsa with the partner (or partners) that will be assigned to you by the selection committee.

Q. Who, and why are Amateur Troupe members chosen?
A. The dancers chosen will be those that in the view of the committee, will best perform as a team. While dance proficiency is important, the ability to work within a team is even more so. The overall attitude of the performer, as well as his/her presence, projection and confidence will be factors in the choices of the selection committee.

Q. Who teaches the Amateur Troupe?
A. The Amateur Troupe is directed by Sonia and taught by herself, Moris and Francisco.

Q. When are the rehearsals? Are there any extra practices?
A. The Amateur Troupe’s weekly 2 hour rehearsals are on Saturday afternoon and a minimum of one extra practice is booked during the week at a time agreed upon by the dancers and subject to studio availability.

Q. How much does it cost?
A. The average Amateur Troupe program is about 20 hours and the current rate is of $17.00/ hour taxes included.

Q. Where does the Amateur Troupe perform?
A. The Amateur Troupe represents San Tropez at international events such as the Bermuda Salsa Cruise and The San Francisco Salsa Congress as well as local events like the San Tropez Anniversary Ball and the Christmas Ball as well as the Montreal Salsa Convention.

Q. Are there any other expenses involved?
A. Since the Amateur Troupe represents our school in world wide events. You must also be able to finance your own traveling expenses if necessary. Travel documents (passport / visas/ ID cards) as well as costumes and dance shoes are also your responsibility