Sierra 2 Center Activities

In the 1970s, Curtis Park residents joined together to save Sierra School on 24th Street from demolition. The movement to save the school led to the formation of the Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association (SCNA). Today SCNA manages the transformed school building, now called the Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community, as a dynamic center for cultural and educational activities.

Sierra 2 Center is home to many organizations that have programs available to the public. Below is a list of the ongoing activities that take place at Sierra 2.

Click here for a current schedule of 24th Street Theatre productions.

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Special Events
Children
Dance
Fitness
Martial Arts
Yoga
Spiritual Services
Other

Special Events

Hawaiian language classes
Ho`olupa Hawaiian Culture Foundation is pleased to offer Hawaiian language classes under the instruction of Kellen Paik. Mr. Paik has a master's degree from the University of Hawai`i in `olelo Hawai`i. Interested participants are encouraged to attend the introductory information session on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10am in Room 12. There is no charge for this introduction. Students may enroll in the class even if they are unable to attend the introductory session. Thereafter, classes will be on the following dates from 6:30-9:30pm in Room 12: March 7;  April 4;  May 2 (Room 11);  June 6.  Please visit www.hoolupa.org for more information.

 

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Children

Additional children's classes listed under Dance and Martial Arts

Junior Acrobatics
Ages: 3 - 10yrs
Time: Saturdays, 3-4 p.m.
Location: Studio 1
Fenix African Drum & Dance
Contact: Angela James
Phone: (916) 205-3970

Curtis Park Community Playgroup
Time: Tuesdays, 10 - Noon
Location: Room 9
Ages: Infant - 5 years old
Contact: (916) 452-3005 or childrenscommittee@sierra2.org

Lango
Preschool and K-4 Spanish and Mandarin language classes
Time: Call for schedule
Contact: Helen Hadani
Phone: (530) 220-0453
Web: www.langokids.com 

Capital City Music Together
Children ages 0-5 enjoy singing, dancing, drumming, playing, giggling fun!
Time: Mondays, 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Location: Room 9
Contact: Jennie Ribadeneira
Phone: (916) 990-3222
Email: ccmusictogether@gmail.com
Web: www.capitalcitymusictogether.com

Kids Salsa Lessons
From tots to teens, kids will learn to dance the salsa and other fun rhythms like hip hop, swing, merengue, bachata and more! First class is always free!
Time: Tuesdays and Fridays, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Studio 1
Contact: Angelica Ruvalcaba
Phone: (916) 730-5879
Web: quincedances.com

Education Française de Sacramento (EFsac)
French language classes for K-8th Grade
Time: Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m.
Location: Rooms 11 & 12
Call for schedule
Email: info.efsac@gmail.com
Web: www.efsac.com

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Dance

Mixed Level West African Dance
Time: Saturdays, 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: Studio 2
Fenix African Drum & Dance
Contact: Angela James
Phone: (916) 205-3970

Beginning Ballet
Ages 14-adult
Time: Saturdays, 10-11 a.m.
Location: Studio 2
Instructor: Dian Hoel
Phone: (916) 765-3920

Mindful Bellydance
Tribal fundamentals class for all levels
Time: Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Location: Studio 1
Contact: Sawako Ama
Email: lovebreath@infocircle.net
Web: www.sawakoama.com

Awakening Bellydance
Cardio class to live music for all levels
Time: Every Fourth Saturday, 11 a.m. 
March, May, July, September, November 
Location: Studio 1
Contact: Sawako Ama
Email: lovebreath@infocircle.net
Web: www.sawakoama.com

Dancehall Fusion
January 14- February 25
Time: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
Location: Studio 3
Contact: Obiamaka Eke
Phone: (916) 234-3064
Email: dancehallfusion@gmail.com
This Dancehall Fusion Workshop is all about self-expression to world beats. This 7-class workshop will touch upon a variety of dance styles, including: Ragga Jam, Dancehall, Hip-Hop, African and Modern Jazz. This workshop is for dancers of all ages and all levels. The fee for the entire workshop is $28 or, $5 per drop-in class. 
 

Irish American Ceili Dancers
Time: 1st and 3rd Mondays,7-9 p.m.
Location: Studio 1
$5 per class, pay at the class
Contact: Helen Healy
Phone: (916) 444-8051
Description:  There are 3 types of Irish dancing: Step Dancing (a form of competition dancing popularized by River Dance), Ceili dancing (a short repeated pattern with different partners) and Set dancing (a fixed group of 8 dancers, precusor of square dancing).  This class offers lessons in the two forms, Ceili dancing and Set dancing.  The class is energetic and fun; all ages and skill levels welcome.

Jazz (Broadway Style)
Ages 14-adult
Time: Saturdays, 11a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Studio 2
Contact: Dian Hoel
Phone: (916) 765-3920
      
Manasa Tribal Belly Dance
Time: Sundays, 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Studio 1
Contact: Patrice Norris
Phone: (916) 341-5223

River City Taps
Times: Monday-Thursday, 5-8:30 p.m.
Call for class schedules
Location: Studio 3
Contact: Richard Walters
Web: www.Rivercitytaps.com

Rumbalsa
Private & Group Ballroom, Latin and Salsa classes
Time: last Monday of the month
Location: Studio 1
Contact: Christina Hake
Phone: 916-436-6031
Email: rumbalsa@mac.com
Web: www.rumbalsa.com   

Sacramento Pow-Wow Dance 
All ages & levels and open to everyone. 
Time: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Curtis Hall
Contact: Shonnie Bear
Phone: (916) 747-5133
Email: sac.pw.dance.class@gmail.com

Tango Technique with Michelle Gorre
Time: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45pm
Location: Studio 1
Contact: Michelle Gorre
Phone: (916) 799-1952
Web: www.TangowithMichelle.com
Cost: $40/month, $12/drop-in
Learn exercises to do on your own so that you can be on your way to becoming a better "partner".  Class includes warm-up, isolations, drills, routines, floor work & cool-down.  Wear comfortable shoes and clothing and get ready for a great Tango Work-out!

Musical Theatre Dance
Times: Saturdays
Location: Studios
Call for schedule
Contact: Darryl Strohl
Phone: 225-0999

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Fitness

Aroma Yo
Time: Mondays, 6:30-7 p.m.
Location: Studio 1
Contact: Zany Interactive/Michele Tsihlas
Phone: (916) 402-4854
Email: Michele@zanyinteractive.com
Website: www.zanyinteractive.com
Description: Each of these enchantingly informative 25 minute classes features different yoga, essential oil application and meditation for specific health conditions.  Come and delight in this most pleasant way to enhance your wellness.

Global Vibe
Time: Mondays, 5-6 p.m.
Location: Studio 1
Time: Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m./Saturdays, 8-9 a.m.
Location: Studio 2
Contact: Zany Interactive/Michele Tsihlas
Phone: (916)402-4854
Email: Michele@zanyinteractive.com
Website: www.zanyinteractive.com
Description: This signature 55 minute class is a super fun to do full body workout, with specific attention to building core strength.  The entire format is infused with Yoga & Pilates with emphasis on, (easy to do) World Dance moves, Boxing and Plyometrics, all designed to increase a harmonious balance in your body, spirit and mind.  This exciting format improves flexibility, builds strength and stamina and is fortifying to your entire life as it teaches you to incorporate proper form and body mechanics in your daily routine.  If you're looking for an outlet to de-stress and have a great time while burning up those calories with a deeply effective workout, this is the class for you.

Kunda Core
Time: Mondays, 6-6:30 p.m.
Location: Studio 1
Contact: Zany Interactive/Michele Tsihlas
Phone: (916) 402-4854
Email: Michele@zanyinteractive.com
Website: www.zanyinteractive.com
Description: This is a 25 minute core intensive class designed to strengthen not just your Abs, but your entire torso, using a variety of traditional core building exercises along with Kundalini Yoga breathing techniques.  If your middle feels weak and you have low energy this class will teach you easy to practice techniques to quickly improve your energy, vitality and (of course) strengthen your core.  

Nia - Dance Fitness
Time: Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Studio 1
Fee: $13 drop-in or $60 for 6 classes (class card, to be used within 3 months)
Contact: Kelly Fitzgerald-Holland, Nia Black Black Teacher
Phone: (916) 595-0539
Web: www.NiaNow.com/shaktidancer
Email: forever_dansing@yahoo.com
Class description:
Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that leads to health, wellness & fitness. It empowers people of all shapes, sizes, and abilities by connecting the body, mind & spirit. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music. Nia is transformational movement that fuses martial arts, dance, and yoga. It is a vehicle for fitness and personal growth, in which every experience can be adapted to individual needs and abilities. Nia helps students to increase their strength, flexibility, agility, mobility, and stability, and nurtures healing of the body*mind*spirit through somatic exercise and awareness. 

Tai Chi - Chi Kung & Yoga
Call for schedule
Contact: Tara Stiles
Phone: (916) 454-5526
Web: www.chiyoga.net

Weight Watchers
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 9 a.m.
Thursdays, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Registration begins half hour before each meeting
Location: Room 10
Phone: 800-374-9191
Web: www.weightwatchers.com

Zumba®
with Linda Taylor & LaToya Bufford
Times:
Monday, 8-9 p.m.
Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Studio 2
Contact: Linda Taylor
Phone: (916) 548-8731

Zumba
Times:
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Location: Studio 2
Contact: Zany Interactive/Michele Tsihlas
Phone: (916) 402-4854
Email: Michele@zanyinteractive.com
Website: www.zanyinteractive.com
Description: This is a 55 minute, high energy, incredibly fun dance party!  With great Zumba music and easy to do dance moves borrowed from Latin, Brazilian, Hip Hop and belly dancing. This workout feels like a party you won't want to leave!

 

Believers Fellowship
Services: Sundays,10:30am – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Room 10
Contact: Lee Aviles
Phone: (916) 203-6461

Bethesda AOH Church of God
Services: Sundays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Room 11
Contact: Pastor Geraldine Carter
Phone: (916) 392-2877

Bethlehem Baptist Church
Services: 2nd and 4th Sundays, 11-1 p.m.
Location: Room 9
Contact: Pastor Willie Benson
Phone: (916) 688-8818

Know Thyself as Soul
Meditation: 1st Sunday of the month, 1-4 p.m.
Location: Room 10
Web: knowthyselfassoul.org

OMG! Meditation with God Monthly Forum
A worship experience that blends discussion, instruction, meditation, healing, laughter, and insight in a non-religious setting.
Times: 2nd Sunday of the month
OMG! 10-11:15 a.m. and Workshops 1-5 p.m.
Location: Garden Room
Contact: Rev. Laura Hansen
Phone: (916) 265-0203
Web: www.revlaurahansen.com/edutools

 

Other

Atheist and Other Free Thinkers (AOF)
Times: 1:30-4 p.m.
Dates: March 11, June 10, September 9, December 9
Location: Room 10
Web: www.aofonline.org

Legal Shield
Times: Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Location: Room 9
Contact: Luckson Emmanuel
Phone: (916) 752-5256
Web: www.lucksonemmanuel.com
Description: Established in 1972, Legalshield is a proprietary system of provider law firms covering 49 states and Canada offering high-quality, cost-effective legal and ID theft services. It is their belief that everyone deserves and should have access to legal protection. No matter how traumatic or trivial the situation they will help. From real estate to divorce advice, identity theft and beyond. Legalshield received 2.1 million requests for legal assistance last year and has 1.4 million memberships across the USA and 4 provinces in Canada.

Mixed Level West African Drums
Time: Saturday, 4-5 p.m.
Location: Studio 1
Fenix African Drum & Dance
Contact: Angela James
Phone: (916) 205-3970

Italian Cultural Society Language School
Location: Room 13
Phone: 482-5900
Description: Classes for all levels, travelers and children.
Web: Italiancenter.net

Sierra 2 Senior Center
Location: Room 12
Phone: 455-6339
Description: The Senior Center is located in Room 12 at Sierra 2. It is open Monday-Friday. Hours vary depending on the scheduled activities. The Senior Center was established in November 2000 and it provides activities, information and fellowship to seniors who live in Curtis Park and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Schedule: For a schedule of current events, click here.

 

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