ANDREW CUERDEN Telephone: +1 758 457 7800 Email: [email protected] & MILA LAZAR Cariblue Beach, Cap Estate, St.Lucia, West Indies 1ST TO 14TH JUNE 2015 www.thebodyholiday.com A GLOBAL APPEAL

THIS JUNE WE ARE ONCE AGAIN DEDICATING A WHOLE MONTH TO DANCE AND HOPING TO INSPIRE MORE PEOPLE TO TAKE UP THIS AMAZING EXERCISE AND HAVE SOME FUN.

YOUR HOSTS ANDREW CUERDEN

Latin and ballroom dancer, choreographer and teacher extraordinaire, Andrew Cuerden’s career is both glittering and global. Andrew is best known for being a professional dancer LATIN NIGHT on the BBC’s hit show Strictly Come Dancing, on which he partnered Holby City actress 9:30PM TUESDAY 2ND & 9TH Jaye Jacobs in series 3. Subsequently, Andrew Enjoy a hot hot hot evening of Latin tunes and moves. The evening partnered former News of the World and The Sun editor Rebekah starts with 30 minutes dance instruction, suitable for beginners, Brooks and Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine for to learn a few basic moves for the dance-fl oor. Then things get Strictly-style events for News International and Manchester United. even spicier with Merengue, Salsa and Cha-Cha-Cha music, and Andrew has appeared in numerous television advertisements, music the dance fl oor is yours! videos and fi lm documentaries, including London Tango, where he taught a recently divorced divorce lawyer to dance in order to help her overcome her woes. He has also danced in period dramas, such STEP BY STEP DANCE PARTY as the remake of Far From The Madding Crowd and the upcoming 9:30PM THURSDAY 4TH & 11TH The Great Fire. It’s an evening of club dancing for the Clubhouse. Get your dance Growing up and dancing in South Africa, Andrew emigrated to groove on with a 30 minute dance lesson to kick things o - a fun London to develop his competitive career with Finnish partner and easy-to-follow routine of the latest, greatest dance moves. Hanna Haarala. Together they went on to represent both England Then burn the fl oor to the latest club music tunes. and Finland in international championships, rising to the dance world elite by being ranked as one of the top 24 professional Latin couples in the world. ROCK ‘N ROLL NIGHT Since retiring from competition in 2008, Andrew has expanded his 9:30PM SATURDAY 6TH & 13TH career through performing, teaching and choreographing. Andrew Get out your saddle shoes and poodle skirts - it’s rock ‘n’ roll night! loves sharing his passion for dance with his students of all levels, and Join the beginner class at the start of the evening to learn a few is dedicated to helping people be happy and healthy through dance. basic moves. After that, settle back, imagine you are Sandy and For Private Lessons with Andrew contact the Activities Desk on 7809 Danny, and rock the night away. PRIVATE LESSONS MILA LAZAR

Grab the opportunity to get personalised instruction from the Mila started her career as a professional dancer JiveJune master teachers. One-to-one lessons are available for in Germany at the Cranko Ballet school individuals, couples, or up to four people at once. These lessons in Stuttgart. She performed in musicals such are tailored to suit your specifi c interests and needs. Teaching as “A Chorus Line” & “ My Sweet Charity”. style is adjusted to your ability, personality, and expectations. She was hand picked by the Master of Jazz This ensures the most thorough and rapid learning process, all while dance, Gus Giordano at a workshop and keeping it fun, easy, and comfortable. he invited her to join the Gus Giordano Dance Company as an apprentice at the Chicago school.

BENEFITS OF PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS After a successful year there, she moved to The Netherlands to • Personalised attention study for her classical ballet & contemporary dance degree at the Hooge school voor de kunsten (Dance Academy) in Arnhem. To • Scheduled at your convenience be able to support her studies Mila instucted Aerobics, Step, Street • Faster learning progress Dance and Body Conditioning at a local sports club.

During her last year of study, Mila attended an audition that changed her life. She joined the Girl band “Alice Deejay”, know world-wide for hits like “ Better o Alone” and “Back in my life”. Mila toured with the band for almost 3 years throughout the UK, Germany, Holland, USA and Canada. She also appeared with the band many times on UK television’s “Top Of The Pops”. After the Tour Mila, was a backing dancer for many artists including: Shaggy, En Vogue, Mutya Buena and Chris Brown, as well as being an ensemble dancer at music award shows.

A high point in Mila’s career was dancing for the opening of the London 2012 Olympic Games. As a dancer she understands the importance of fi tness and always includes fi tness classes in her repertoire. She achieved recognition in the Fitness Industry; winning an award for the best Fitness 1st Uk Presenter 2006 on DVD’s such as “Gimmi, Gimmi, Gimmi a Workout” and “ Fit in 5-20min LBT Attack Workout”. Mila’s DVDs feature a 30min Boot Camp, Abs Workout, Body Conditioning for Ladies and Pilates.

Mila has been a guest presenter at the BodyHoliday and other similar events in the UK, Poland, Lanzarote, Antigua, Grenada and Saint Lucia. For more information contact the Activities Desk on 7809 For Private Lessons with Mila contact the Activities Desk on 7809 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS ZUMBA DANCE PARTY

Argentine Tango SATURDAY 5-6PM ON THE BEACH Sultry and passionate, the Argentine Tango evokes images of late night Buenos Aires. Fully accessible to all levels of dancer, this ‘walking’ dance is great for developing body-mind integration and working in harmony with a partner. Booiaka Booiaka is a street dance class full of energy, fun and easy to follow. The music mix is full of the latest Hip-Hop and R&B tracks. Bootylicious Beyoncé started it, and now we invite you to move like her - movin’, groovin’ and showin’ o your gorgeous curves to the hottest dance hall music around. Relax, let go and lose yourself to the music. “Who runs the world .... Girls!!!” Cha Cha Cha Originally from Cuba, the Cha Cha Cha is a fl irtatious, medium-speed dance that gets the cardio up while having great fun. Suitable for all levels of dance ability and fi tness, the Cha Cha Cha will get your hips swaying. Club Dance This dance style comes from the podium dancers, aka Go-Go dancers in night-clubs. The moves are simple and easy to replicate. You will ‘Vogue’ with your arms, strut with your legs, and celebrate your inner ‘Diva’. Fiesta Fever The temperature is hot and we are bringing the moves to match the heat. Learn how to dance the Latino way with the wonderful Latin rhythms and beats running through your body down to your feet. No partners needed for this Latin aerobics class- just a whole heap of fl ava! Foxtrot Fly Me to the Moon as you learn the Rhythm Foxtrot - the ultimate social ball-room dance. You and your partner will be gliding elegantly around the dance fl oor to the music of Frank Sinatra and other big-band greats in this low-cardio, no-impact dance class. Funky House Dance JOIN THE BODYGUARD TEAM FOR THIS SUNSET ZUMBA House dancing originally comes from the New York Club scene, PARTY ON THE BEACH. THIS IS A FUN AND ENTERGETIC spreading into France, Spain and Germany. The moves are very basic but challenging in speed, while the music makes you feel like DANCE FITNESS CLASS INSPIRED BY LATIN MUSIC AND you’re dancing in a club. EXOTIC DANCE RHYTHMS. Hip-Hop Non-Stop ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This is serious - we are talking OLD SKOOL hip hop in the house! Pop, lock, jump and slide. We’ve got the tunes, we’ve got the moves Partners and we defi nitely have got the gear. This class is energetic and fast. For the JiveJune Ballroom/Latin classes, a partner is not required. Hit the Street - Easy Street If there are not an equal number of men and women, class Funky moves and grooves on music of Missy Elliot, Justin Timberlake, participants will be randomly divided into ‘leaders’ and ‘followers’, Chris Brown and many more. All moves are easy to follow, energetic and will change partners frequently. It’s a fun, social way to meet and fun. No experience necessary just a whole heap of ‘coolness’! fellow guests and have fun with dance. For the dance fi tness Jive / Rock ‘n’ Roll classes, it’s just you and the music! Grab your saddle shoes, zoot suit and poodle skirt - it’s time to Jive! This class will have you hoppin’ and boppin’ to the Crocodile Clothing & Shoes Rock, feeling Footloose, and shouting ‘Great Balls of Fire!’ With the For Ballroom/Latin classes, casual or fi tness clothing is fi ne. Please basic step plus a few groovy moves, you’ll be twisting the night wear leather-soled shoes that will stay on your feet when you walk away in no time. backwards (i.e. a shoe that goes around your heel). No fl ip-fl ops MJ Moonwalk please. Heel height is whatever is comfortable for you. Indoor trainers If you ever wanted to do the moves of Michael Jackson’s Thriller or Beat are okay, so long as you can swivel and turn. For dance fi tness videos, then this class is for you. Mila was in the London cast of Thriller classes, fi tness clothing and trainers are best. Live, the Musical. She’ll teach you how to moonwalk into the sun! Salsa Everybody get hot hot hot with the fabulous Salsa. With its origins in Cuba, hips will be swaying as you get a good workout. One of the world’s most popular social dances, Salsa is a perfect dance for tropical daytimes and evenings. Strike a Pose This ‘Madonna moves’ dance class will bring you back to the 80s, 90s and 2000s. Learn to dance to Madonna’s most popular songs, feeling like you are in her music videos. Zumba® Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and party yourself into shape. Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fi t and your energy levels will be soaring! It’s easy to do, e ective and totally exhilarating. Aqua Dance Take your dance moves into the water! There is less impact on your joints during but as the water creates natural resistance, every step is more challenging and helps to tone your muscles. Caribbean Dance Fit Join the fun, carnival atmosphere and enjoy the lively upbeat music whilst keeping your body moving and dancing. These dance moves will work your whole body to the exotic sounds of the Caribbean. CLASS SCHEDULE

Monday 10:00-11:00 Salsa Fitness Studio Andrew 11:15-12:00 Aqua Dance Infi nity Pool Bodyguard 12:00-13:00 Argentine Tango Fitness Studio Andrew 16:00-17:00 Hit the Street (Easy Street) Fitness Studio Mila Tuesday 10:00-11:00 Strike a Pose Fitness Studio Mila 12:00-13:00 Club Dance Fitness Studio Mila 16:00-17:00 Cha Cha Cha Fitness Studio Andrew Wednesday 10:00-11:00 MJ Moonwalk Fitness Studio Mila 12:00-13:00 Bootylicious Fitness Studio Mila 15:15-16:00 Aqua Dance Infi nity Pool Bodyguard 16:00-17:00 Caribbean Dance Fit Fitness Studio Bodyguard Thursday 10:00-11:00 Hip Hop Non Stop Fitness Studio Mila 12:00-13:00 Jive Fitness Studio Andrew 16:00-17:00 Booiaka Fitness Studio Mila Friday 10:00-11:00 Cha Cha Cha (Improver) Fitness Studio Andrew 11:15-12:00 Aqua Dance Infi nity Pool Bodyguard 12:00-13:00 Foxtrot Fitness Studio Andrew Saturday 10:00-11:00 Jive (Improver) Fitness Studio Andrew 12:00-13:00 Funky House Fitness Studio Mila

17:00-18:00 Zumba Party The Beach Bodyguards Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Sunday

10:00-11:00 Fiesta Fever (7th) Fitness Studio Mila (7th) CARD! DANCE ON YOUR CLASSES MARK YOUR Bodyguard (14th) Zumba (14th) 1pm-2pm 2pm-3pm 3pm-4pm 4pm-5pm 5pm-6pm Salsa Fitness Studio Andrew (7th) 7am-8am 8am-9am

16:00-17:00 9am-10am 12am-1pm 10am-11am 11am-12am Bodyguard (14th)