Community building
through dance,
philosophy, psychology
and art
Transforming communities & future generations through joy & care and with a support that is fanatical. We believe in quality education and never stop learning!
THE CORE
Individual focus meets collective experience
Established in 2007, Yerba Buena Art Community stands as a dynamic crossroads where dance converges with personal development, guided by the visionary direction of Sarah K. Balzat. Holding an MA in Dance & Choreography from Palucca Hochschule für Tanz Dresden, Sarah enriches our community with profound expertise. Her background in dance pedagogy, psychology, and philosophy imbues a holistic essence into spearheading the community's endeavors.Yerba Buena’s mission goes beyond mere movement, fusing the elegance of dance with profound personal growth. As a nurturing sanctuary, we unite individuals from diverse walks of life, fostering connections that fortify communities. Through our teachings, we illuminate the path to self-discovery, empowering each participant to embrace their inner artist and flourish. By democratizing professional dance education, we shatter exclusivity barriers, making the world of dance an inclusive realm for all. Yerba Buena Art Community isn't just a place to learn dance - it's a transformative journey towards enriched well-being and the cultivation of values that invigorate societies.
Strong values
Prioritize connection over profit and opening a space for expression to develop the artist in everyone.
Clear goals
Quality education, accessible for everyone to create an atmosphere of acceptance, care & growth. A save space for authentic expression.
Connection
The highest good of our community is connection build on reciprocity, acceptance and clarity
Transformation
A space of transformation, care and creativity with the aim to inspire future generations for more wellbeing and authenticity
Hi! I'm
Sarah Balzat
Teaching Artist & Artistic Director YBAC
I made first contact with the arts through music. As I grew up in a family full of musicians and began performing on the stage at a very early age of 6, art was around me my entire childhood. In particular, music has always been an important part of my life. At the age of 14, I started to study afro-cuban movement culture. I was immediately touched by the power and intense expression of the culture of dance, which is unbroken until now. Teaching became my greatest passion from the beginning. Being part of transforming peoples' understanding of their bodies and emotional states is the greatest honor of my life. I decided to dedicate my life to the craft.
A Bachelor´s degree in classical and contemporary dance and a Master's degree in choreography and dance education helps me to build a bridge between the arts and education and to find the best method for every student. Currently, I am enriching my knowledge through my BA studies in Psychology and Philosophy at Humboldt University Berlin.
Our recent work
Check out some videos of our performances
Yerba Buena Art Film
"Hialeah"
Yerba Buena Art Film
by Sarah Balzat
“Bella Mujer"
Yerba Buena Charity
“Bluesette”
by Carla Voconi
“Fiesta a la King”
Eddie Torres & Sarah Balzat
“Timbalito”
Laiszhalle 2017
Community Piece “Living Water” Yerba Buena Charity Event
“Ran Kan Kan”
by Adolfo Indacochea
"Azuquita"
Yerba Buena Art Film
Yerba Buena Showcase at Valentines Festival Berlin
"Rock Steady"
by Carla Voconi
“Mambo Gozón” Yerba Buena Charity Event “Living Water”
"Soul Drummers"
Yerba Buena Art Film
“Maria Cervantes”
Yerba Buena Charity
"Rock Steady"
Berlin Salsa Congress
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