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Clem Axel

Cuban History and Culture

Our Man in Havana, Clem organises the local professional dancers and works together with John Harris to ensure you have a  holiday to remember!

Romesh Gunesekera

Fiction Writing

CW2 Sun 14 - Wed 24 Nov 2010

Romesh Gunesekera is an internationally acclaimed writer who's first Novel, Reef, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize, and his second one, Sandglass, was awarded the BBC Asia award. His most recent novel The Match was described by the Spectator as 'effortlessly accomplished', and the Irish Times as a book that 'shows why fiction is written - and read'.

 

John Harris

Early Morning Yoga

CS1 Sun 14 - Wed 24 Mar 2010

CS2 Sun 14 - Wed 24 Nov 2010

John Harris has worked with Skyros in numerous capacities since 1999. He is a renowned international Latin dance teacher who regularly teaches at Skyros in Greece and California's Esalen Institute. John is also a Hatha Yoga instructor and Life Coach and has lead 12 Skyros in Cuba holidays. Over the years he has built up considerble knowledge of Life in Havana and a great team in Havana who support him and make this holiday a truly unique experience.

Rita Ojeda assists John with all the local arrangements including the Cuban history and culture course. She is a bi-lingual travel guide who works for the Cuban Government. Rita will work together with John to ensure you have a memorable holiday and an Authentic Cuban experience.

Damarys Suarez

Salsa Cubana

CS1 Sun 14 - Wed 24 Mar 2010

CS2 Sun 14 - Wed 24 Nov 2010

Damarys Suarez holds a masters degree in Afro-Cuban dance from Havana University and is held in high acclaim throughout Cuba for her accessible teaching style and attention to detail. She has worked with Skyros in Cuba for 5 years and always makes newcomers to Cuba and Cuban salsa welcome.

As we often find guests returning to Skyros in Cuba Damarys can also accommodate people who have been to Skyros in Cuba before with more advanced classes but please let us know before booking what level you want.

All Damary's classes include experienced local Cuban dance partners for students to dance with while they mentor your progress and ensure a high quality learning experience. The dance partners are highly experienced and possess an abundance of patience. The classes are suitable for beginners and more advanced dancers alike.