Julian Doyle

Photography

CU2 Thu 15 - Sun 25 Nov 2012

Julian is a British film maker who is best known for editing Monty Python’s Life of Brian and also for shooting the special effects for Terry Gilliam’s Brazil. He has directed the films Love Potion (1987), about a drug rehabilitation centre, and Chemical Wedding(2008), an occult thriller starring Simon Callow which he wrote with Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson. He has also written Twilight of the Gods, a play about the relationship between Wagner and Nietzsche which was performed at the Edinburgh Festival and directed music videos, including those for Kate Bush’s Cloudbusting and Iron Maiden’s hit Can I Play with Madness. His latest book The Life of Brian/Jesus (Dec 2010) is billed as the book that will ruin Christmas! Julian teaches at the London Film Academy.

Rolando Gonzales

Cuban Salsa

CU1 Thu 15 - Sun 25 Nov 2012

Rolando Gonzales, a native of Havana City, has been dancing Salsa since he was 5 years old. He holds a degree in English and in addition to teaching Salsa to groups from all around the world he works in the Library at Havana's main hospital.

John Harris

Early Morning Yoga

CU1 Thu 15 - Sun 25 Nov 2012

CU2 Thu 15 - Sun 25 Nov 2012

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. He is well known for teaching Yoga to the non-Yogic and anyone who wouldn't normally be seen in corpse pose. His highly accessible style is suitable for adults of all ages.

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.

Rita Ojeda

Cuban History and Culture

CU1 Thu 15 - Sun 25 Nov 2012

CU2 Thu 15 - Sun 25 Nov 2012

Rita has beeen working as a tour organiser for 10 years and as a facilitator for groups visiting Cuba, arranging visits and providing the visitors with information on history as well as insight on today's life in Cuba. She collaborates with a Cuban NGO which focuses on social and educational projects within the local communities in Havana.