YERBA BUENA CIRCLE
Online Live Classes · Mentoring · Peer Support
Mentorship & Deep Practice for Salsa, Mambo & Afro-Cuban Dancers
A structured, ongoing practice space where you set personal goals, work through body mechanics and embodiment in depth, and grow with real mentorship — week after week.
Enrollment window closes May 5th
It's not a place, it' a philosophy, a lifestyle, a community where every dancer, every individual is valued and supported very high quality of teaching.
Maria
Yerba Buena Community Member
Russia
One of the best teachers when it comes to Salsa worldwide. If you want to become a great dancer, then this is the place to go.
Vassil
Yerba Buena Community Member & Performer
Bulgaria
Does this sound familiar?
"I want to actually understand what I'm doing, not just copy the teacher and figure it out alone"
"I am tired of just learning more steps in every class... No one ever explains why. I don´t feel like I grow"
"I want real individual attention from the teacher, not just generic group corrections"
"I keep taking classes but nothing changes in my dancing. Maybe I am just not talented enough..."
If any of that sounds familiar — the problem isn't you.
Most dance spaces are built around consumption: more steps, more classes, more material. But you're not looking for more. You're looking to go deeper into what you already have. That's a different thing. And it needs a different kind of space. Yerba Buena is a space built for practitioners.
Yerba Buena is build around practice
A practitioner is not a level. It's an orientation. You might be a complete beginner or you might have been dancing for ten years. That's not what makes you a practitioner. What makes you a practitioner is this:
You want to understand what's happening in your body, not just copy a shape.
You'd rather stay with one thing until it reveals itself than collect ten new combinations.
You reflect on your dancing, you notice patterns, ask questions, and use what you discover.
You see your dancing as something that grows with you over time, not a skill you acquire and tick off.
If that's you, you're in the right place.
WHAT IS YERBA BUENA CIRCLE ONLINE COMMUNITY?
A structured space to practice, grow, and be guided — week after week, surrounded by fellow practitioners. All online & accessible from anywhere.
Live weekly training with real guidance — not just steps, but the why behind them. Ongoing personal coaching on technique and mindset, in and between classes. And a community where you're seen and supported.
The Experience
Personal Goal-Setting — you set a goal, learn how to set it properly, discuss it with Sarah, and track it together over time
Live Classes 2h/week — body mechanics, somatics, coordination, embodiment, creativity. Taught in depth, not collected in sequences.
Replays & Homework — every class is available as a replay, comes with a written summary, reflection prompt, and weekly homework.
Accountability — goals are tracked, progress is revisited, you are not left alone with your intentions.
1:1 Deep Dive with Sarah — direct personal attention, worth €150, included in your membership
Biweekly Group Coaching — focused sessions on confidence, blocks, motivation, and community connection
75+ Class Library — organized as progressive courses, fully searchable
Ongoing Mentorship — direct access to Sarah, 1:1 video feedback, and support from experienced community members throughout your entire process
Quarterly Community Challenge — a shared challenge to stretch your skills and bring the community together
The Result
You finally grow and feel more confident in your practice & expression. You understand and feel what you're doing. You are surrounded by practitioners who want to go just as deep.
The effect Sarah's teaching has had on my dancing is amazing. But for me it is not only about the dancing. its about the confidence, the assurance and above all the community spirit. The feeling of belonging and being part of the group. If this is what you look for go not further , this is the place for you.
Lila
Yerba Buena Community Member
Berlin
FAQ
Before you join Your questions, answered
These are the real questions people asked me before joining.
I want you to have everything you need to make the right decision for you.
Are the weekly live classes in person, hybrid, or online?
Fully online — live via Zoom. You can join from anywhere in the world, all you need is a device with a camera and a bit of space to move.
What support do I have between classes?
You have the full support of Sarah and the entire community full of practitioners with different resources and experiences. Write to Sarah anytime with a question or ask for help & feedback inside the community. Whatever comes up, Sarah is just one DM away. Download our app to access your support resources even faster.
How does the goal-setting process work?
We have a full Workshop inside the community where you will learn how to set a goal and we define your goal together, track it regularly over time and help you find the best practice tools to come closer week after week.
What are the biweekly group coaching sessions?"
When we are deep inside our practice we inevitably meet with our own blocks, insecurities and personal challenges. The Biweekly Group coaching sessions are an inspirational space to effectively integrate the things that come up in your process. The sessions combine frameworks, group exercises and coaching tools that help you improve confidence, stay motivated and connect to others in the community in meaningful ways.
"We are the people we have been waiting for "
Yerba Buena Circle is a space for practitioners.
Not professionals. Not advanced dancers. Not people who have already figured it out. Practitioners — people who approach their dancing as an ongoing inquiry. Curious about what's happening in their body. Interested in the why behind the what. Willing to stay with something long enough for it to actually reveal itself.
That orientation shapes how we are with each other here.
We communicate directly and with care. We stay curious before we conclude. We respect that everyone is at a different place in their body, their understanding, their life — and that showing up honestly is already the work. We support without rescuing. We take the practice seriously and hold ourselves lightly. This is a space you are part of building.
Join the Community &
grow with real support
Wondering what it's really like inside this community?
Sam shares her story — from where she started to where she is now.
The best place to get deep knowledge about Salsa on2/Mambo/Afro Cuban Movement!
Dionysios Panagiotatos
Yerba Buena Community Member & Professional Dancer Greece
I love Sarah's classes and the Yerba Buena people. Everybody is unique and beautiful in their own way. The classes go far beyond the steps or 123-567 of salsa, they touch the soul.
Anna
Yerba Buena Community Member
Berlin
Join the Community & get expert guidance, peer support, and personal coaching—so you're never figuring it out alone
This is not just a class subscription. It's a structured practice environment for dancers who want to go deeper. Inside Yerba Buena Circle, you train in a steady weekly rhythm with live classes, personal coaching through mental blocks like overthinking and self-doubt, and support from a community that keeps you moving forward.
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Build real confidence
Not the confidence that comes from getting compliments — the kind that stays when no one is watching. We work through what makes you tighten, compare, second-guess and transform it into self-love.
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Dance your uniqueness
Master fundamentals so you have the freedom to find your own style and express yourself authentically—instead of just copying your teachers
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Make consistent progress
Consistency here doesn't mean grinding. It means showing up in a rhythm that's sustainable for you — so the dance actually has time to settle into your body.
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Get coached through blocks
Receive guidance when you feel stuck, frustrated, or confused—so you know exactly what to focus on next and don't waste time spinning
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Train with deeper body connection
Learn to listen to your body instead of forcing movement—so technique becomes cleaner, freer, and more authentically you
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Be seen & supported
Grow inside a community that keeps you accountable and encouraged—you don't have to carry your process alone
Join the Community
As a Member, you get expert guidance, personal coaching, and real community at an accessible price
Registration closes May 5th
€179/quarter
Locked for life. Cancel anytime before a new quarter.
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Personal Goal-Setting & Progress Tracking: Set a goal discusses it individually with Sarah, tracks it over time, and adjusts it together
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Unlimited Support: Sarah personally responds to every question—you're never left wondering or stuck without guidance
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2 Live Classes Every Week: Salsa, Mambo, and Afro-Cuban training with monthly focus blocks inspired by the community's needs and process designed to create real progress. Plus: a written summary, reflection prompt, and weekly homework with each class.
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1:1 Deep Dive Call with Sarah: Worth €150, included in your membership—other members can observe and learn from your session
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Biweekly Group Coaching Sessions: Come together, ask questions, learn from what others are working through—real-time support without pressure
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Course Library with over 75+ prerecorded classes: Organized by topic: Everything from foundations, turns, body movement to mambo shines and Afro-Cuban techniques with a search function to find what you need
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Surrounded by other practitioners: Learn from others, get inspired, stay motivated—this is a space where people actually support each other's growth, not just consume content
We believe meaningful growth in dance takes time. Three months gives you the peace to build steady habits, receive consistent feedback, and gain the clarity that lasts beyond a single burst of motivation.
Once you've started your adventure with YB you won't be willing to leave this place! The passion for dancing, professional classes, the work ethic, dedication to every detail, engagement, atmosphere and amazing people building this community make every single class a unique experience
Anna
Yerba Buena Community Member
Berlin
Join the Community & join a space for dancers who want depth in a world full of noise. A space for dancers who find joy in the practice itself.
You will absolutely thrive in this place if you:
LONG TO GO DEEPER
You approach your dancing as an ongoing inquiry. You're less interested in learning the next combination than in understanding what's happening in your body when you move. You want to know the why.
YOU'RE DONE COLLECTING STEPS
You don't need another combination. You want to understand what you already have, develop it, and own it fully before reaching for more.
YOU ARE HUNGRY FOR REAL SUPPORT
You're done figuring it out alone and ready to be guided, accompanied, and helped to see the best in yourself
WORK THROUGH MENTAL BLOCKS
You know that overthinking, self-doubt, and comparison are part of the process—and you want coaching support to work through them
WANT TO CO-CREATE COMMUNITY
You're ready to show up, practice, contribute, and learn WITH others—not just next to them.
SEE DANCE AS SELF-DISCOVERY
You want to study movement with curiosity and patience, returning to the same material from different angles, and you are treating practice as investigation and a gate to meet yourself deeper.
"I used to think I just wasn't talented enough. Turns out I just needed to be in the right place."
Real Stories of Personal Transformation
Over the years, Sarah has guided hundreds of students.
Here are some of their experiences:
Silke
Yerba Buena Community Member
Berlin
Amazing community where you can improve your dance to a new level! All thanks to Sarah who gives her full heart as a (Salsa)-teacher and person to make Yerba Buena a beautiful place!
Dilara
Yerba Buena Community Member
New York
If you are interested in salsa, learn with the best: Yerba Buena Circle Community, especially Sarah is awesome and will make you discover unexpected talents within yourself. ❤️
Bea
Yerba Buena Community Member
Berlin
Ready to go deeper?
Join the Community
€179/quarter
Locked for life. Cancel anytime before a new quarter.
Expert mentoring in Salsa, Mambo & Afro-Cuban. Peer support from dancers on the same path. Personal coaching through what comes up in your process.
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FAQ
Before you join Your questions, answered
These are the real questions people asked me before joining.
I want you to have everything you need to make the right decision for you.
All about the classes
What days & times are the live classes?
Classes start in April on Tuesdays, 7–9pm Berlin time. The day can vary month to month but is always announced well in advance inside the community. Q&A´s and Webinars are usually scheduled on Weekends for maximum concentration.
What platform are the classes on?
Live classes are on Zoom. The Circle platform is where everything else lives, you can access your membership through the yerba-buena.de Website Header. Click "Login Circle" to access the community on Circle — replays, Q&As, community spaces, coaching, and announcements you will find all on Circle.
If I can't join live, is there a replay?
Yes, everything — recent and past classes are recorded and are available in the replay library. Organized by topics easy to filter and find what you are looking for!
What happens if I miss a class — am I on my own with the replay?
No. Members have unlimited support regardless of whether they attend live. You can reach out to Sarah directly, send a video, post in the community, or bring your questions to the weekly Q&A.
Are the weekly live classes in person, hybrid, or online?
Fully online — live via Zoom. You can join from anywhere in the world, all you need is a device with a camera and a bit of space to move.
Does the Circle replace the current in-person classes, or is it an additional format?
The Circle is the new home of Yerba Buena — it replaces the regular in-person classes. This isn't an add-on, it's the evolution of everything we've been building together.
Is this the only format going forward?
Yes, the Circle is the main ongoing offering. It's where the regular teaching, coaching, and community life happens — consistently, week after week.
Will in-person classes ever come back?
Yes — workshops, intensives, and projects will return later in 2026, but with reduced capacity and project based. Circle is the foundation everything else builds on.
All about Pricing & Commitment
Do I need a credit card to register?
Yes. A credit card is required at sign-up because you're committing to the quarter.
Can I cancel after one month if it's not for me?
The Circle runs in quarterly cycles, so the commitment is for the full quarter. That said, if after experiencing the first month of live classes — the format genuinely isn't right for you, reach out and we'll find a fair solution.
How does the quarterly billing cycle work exactly?
The first quarter runs 30 days free from sign-up and then 3 months. After 30 days €149 is charged, covering a full quarter. After that, it renews automatically in 3-month cycles. You can cancel your subscription before every next quarter starts.
Can I join a later cycle if I don't join now?
Yes, the Circle will reopen for new members in future cycles. But the price we offer now will not come back beyond the founding members.
Will the price be the same if I join later?
No. The founding member rate of €149/quarter is locked in for life — but only for people who join now.
Future cycles will be priced higher.
All about Coaching & Community
How does feedback work in an online setting — can you really see me and correct me?
Yes. Classes are live on Zoom, Sarah can see you and give direct, personal feedback during class — just like in person. Sarah has an eagle eye and 25+ years of teaching experience. You can´t hide ;)
Do I need special equipment or will a laptop camera work?
A regular laptop camera is completely fine. No special equipment needed.
What support do I have between classes?
Unlimited support. You can message Sarah directly, send videos for feedback, post questions in the community, and join the weekly Q&A sessions. Book a deep dive to get 1:1 attention and ask accomplished members for help.
Do I need an email to sign up?
Yes, an email is needed to create your account and access the community.
What is the Circle platform — where does everything live?
Circle is the community hub where the replay library, Q&As, community discussions, coaching, and all communication live. It's your home base between live classes.
I travel a lot — can this still work for me?
Yes — online actually makes it more flexible. Join live from wherever you are, or catch the replay if the timing doesn't work. And with unlimited support, you're never out of the loop.