About your dance teacher: Sacha has a varied dance background having started classical ballet at the age of 4 in Perth, Australia. She then went on to study Contemporary dance and Jazz Ballet for 6 years under the tutelage of Beverley Nevin (Brisbane, Australia). In 1996 (while residing in Uruguay, South America) she began Afro-Brazilian, Candombe and Salsa classes with the Brazilian choreographer Jorge Heller, and went on to perform with the group in Montevideo, Atlántida and Punta del Este. She then continued training and performing with the Cuban choreographer Maygualida Rodriguez, now with Australia's hottest Latin band Chukale. Sacha loves combining dance steps to latin rhythms, its more fun than the gym and gives you a great workout! For more information: phone: 07902 004156 sacha@cambridgetoafrica.org   Modern Jazz, Salsa, Rumba, Funk, Chachacha, Afro Steps and more... ...all to infectious Latin rhythms! High energy classes, better than the gym and guaranteed to lift your spirits! Adult Classes 8 week  summer course starting 19 June 2010 All proceeds after studio hire go towards our African school projects home and abroad Watch our promotional video: . 8 week course starting 19 June 2010 Where: The YMCA Gonville Place in the Pye Room When:  Thursdays 6-7pm Cost:    8 week course: £50.00/£44.00 for students             or pay per class £7.50/£6.50 for students Contact Sacha 07902 004156 email: info@cambridgetoafrica.org Pay via our secure paypal facility or send a cheque to: Cambridge to Africa C/The Humanitarian Centre Gresham Rd Cambridge CB12ES FAQs What should I wear? Comfortable clothes similar to gym wear are recommended and either dance shoes, socks or barefeet. Do I need a partner? No, these classes are without a partner. I am a beginner, can I still attend? Yes, the classes are designed for all levels. What is the age group? Varied (from 13 to 60) and includes students and professionals from all walks of life. What does the class entail? Each class involves a warm up and warm down component plus a breakdown of steps across the room. We work on a choreography throughout the 8 weeks with a focus on timing, rhythm, technique and improvisation. The steps include basic rumba and salsa, jazz ballet, afro-cuban, contemporary cha cha cha and funk. The most important thing to remember is that these classes are great fun! Do you offer multiple classes at a discounted rate? Yes, our 8 week course allows a saving of £10.00/£8.00 for students.