HOW DO I BECOME PART OF NUBE DE ORO?
In the past, we invited interested persons to come and check out our practices. At this time, however, it is best to first contact us. If you are under the age of 9 and have no previous dance experience, we may recommend that you take Folklorico beginning classes at the Sacramento Cultural Arts Center, prior to applying to Nube de Oro. If you have previous dance experience, or are 10 and over, we may be able to include you in current classes. Prospective dancers should fill out the "Interest Form" (print one in Adobe Acrobat) and bring it to class. The form does not commit you to join, but provides us with contact information in case a class is cancelled.

WHAT DO I NEED TO START?
First of all enthusiasm to dance and workout wear!, and then folklorico shoes (boys=folklorico boots) and a practice skirt (girls). Dancers should obtain these items within four weeks. Nube de Oro does have its own repertoire of costumes. However, when dancers begin to perform they will need to obtain items which should not be shared, i.e., arracadas, shoes, makeup, bloomers, hats, belts, etc.~ a list will be provided.

WHAT IS THE COST?
Dues are $25 per month (1-2 dancers in family), and $30 (3-4 dancers in family). Dues are paid on a montly basis, regardless of whether a dancer[s] attends classes consistently or not.

WHY ARE MONTHLY FEES CALLED "DUES" AND WHERE DOES THIS MONEY GO?
The Ballet Folklorico Nube de Oro is a nonprofit, educational dance organization. The dues are not "payment" for instruction, rather they allow for instruction and membership to Nube de Oro.

It is important for members to know that the state does not fund Ballet Folklorico Nube de Oro, our instructors and Board are not paid "staff", and most importantly dancer dues covers membership and helps to cover a portion of our practice site. Dancers participation at paid performances help to contribute to Nube's rent, as well as parent's participation in our fundraisers.

HOW OLD IS NUBE AND HOW MANY DANCERS AND WHAT ARE THEIR AGES?
Nube de Oro was formed in 1995. Currently Nube de Oro has 50 consistent dancers! We are very proud of our dancers and their enthusiasm! Our dancers ages are 5 - 16; dancers over the age of 16 are recommended to join Raices de Mi Tierra!