Unfortunately, due to increasing freeway traffic congestion and fuel costs, I am currently only able to teach quinceaneras in Santa Ana. I feel sad to turn down quinceaneras in other cities, but I look forward to working exclusively in Santa Ana in the near future.
I am back! I was in Thailand with husband all October and November teaching English and some dance. I am now back in Santa Ana and ready to resume teaching quinceañera dance to you! Please, feel free to contact me at (714) 749-93424 or by ‘leaving a reply’ at the bottom. See photos of my travels!
I just finished a good read, Once Upon a Quinceanera, by Julia Alvarez.
In the book, Alvarez, who was raised in the Dominican Republic, travels to four cities, Miami, San Antonio, Los Angeles and Lawrence (Massachusetts) to attend four quinceaneras.
She documents her experiences at those “quinces” and delves into their history. There are so many theories that it leaves my head spinning. Some experts say quinceaneras have French roots or Spanish or Aztec or Mayan or Mexican or a mixture of them all! Whew!
Did you know that 400,000 Latinas turn 15 in America every year?
Why don’t boys have quinceaneras? As you know, in Jewish culture, boys have bar mitzvahs when they turn 13. And, girls have bat mitzvahs when they turn 12. So, in Jewish culture they both receive a “rite of passage” ceremony, whereas in Hispanic and American (Sweet Sixteen) culture the boys get left out.
Anyways, I’m still halfway through reading it. If you want to impress you parents, make sure to read this!
I have just returned from honeymoon and am ready to throw my energy (no more wedding planning) back into quince choreography instruction. I already have 5 quinces lined up this summer. My schedule can only allow for several more, so contact ASAP before I’m all booked up!
Please call me at 714-749-9324 or “Leave a Reply” below so we can arrange a time to meet and begin your quince dance instruction!