Transforming health through dance
Hi there, I'm Herbie.
I'm the founding director of Dance Mojo. At Dance Mojo, we are committed to helping you achieve optimal weight and wellbeing through dance. Our team of experienced professionals include expertise in bike riding and holistic health support if any of our clients need it.
We believe that true health is about more than just physical fitness, it's about finding balance in all areas of your life.
Primarily we support our clients to lose weight with regular dance exercises with motivation and encouragement by having regular weight challenge competitions and incentivised with prizes and certificates of achievement.
Whether you're looking to lose weight, or simply improve your overall health, we're here to help. We treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and equality. We're more than just a dance class, we are part of an active and vibrant community.
Directors
My Skillset
I possess a strong managerial and health professional background and the desire, motivation and passion to improve the health and well being of the Community through dance.
My Background
I have more than three years' experience as a Board member of several charities in Greater London. This lived experience has given me the confidence to create Dance Mojo. Barking and Dagenham has many social challenges. However, the challenge that motivates me the most is that of health-inequality.
This drives me to take action, and together with my love of music and dance I was inspired to encourage people to become active and healthier and to have a fun way to get fit, lose weight and socialise.
My Goals
Barking and Dagenham is among London’s poorest communities and, in 2017, carried the highest burden of obesity and type 2 diabetes nationwide. Recent studies paint a worrying picture, Barking and Dagenham has some of the lowest adult activity rates in England.
Dance Mojo CIC introduced free dance classes to help support the community to help fight these inequalities. Dance Mojo aims to spread a number of classes across the borough of Barking and Dagenham and to work closely with other groups and partners to spread free dance classes in other Boroughs who wish to partner with us.
My main goal, is to provide functional free or low cost fitness classes (Zumba) and other dance genres designed for mass participation at multiple venues, and to be inclusive by creating classes that are suitable for the elderly, social prescribing, and supported dance classes designed for all mobility levels.
Andrew Mckinley
Marion Desouza-Snares
Precious Joy Gordon
- I'm Andrew, a dedicated Bikeability instructor and British Cycling Level 2 coach with a passion for nurturing young cyclists. With over two years of experience coaching the youth at Islington Cycling Club, I've had the privilege of shaping the next generation of riders. On most Saturday afternoons, you'll find me volunteering at the Br
- I'm Andrew, a dedicated Bikeability instructor and British Cycling Level 2 coach with a passion for nurturing young cyclists. With over two years of experience coaching the youth at Islington Cycling Club, I've had the privilege of shaping the next generation of riders. On most Saturday afternoons, you'll find me volunteering at the British Cycling City Hub in Finsbury Park, where I continue to share my knowledge and enthusiasm for cycling.
- Beyond coaching, I've taken on the role of a ride leader for various cycling groups, guiding and inspiring fellow cyclists on thrilling journeys. In my spare time, my heart belongs to the open road as I embark on adventures, pushing my bike to explore new horizons.
- Cycling isn't just a pastime for me; it's a way of life.
- I have join Dance Mojo CIC to bring the same enthusiasm I have for cycling to help all to continue making little steps to better health and wellbeing
Precious Joy Gordon
Marion Desouza-Snares
Precious Joy Gordon
Experienced (since 1995) in working within the field of Therapeutic
Holistic Health Care, supporting people in managing their health and well-
being. A certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Life Coach offering
services in Spiritual Healing, Reiki, Mindfulness and Holistic Massage –
reducing stress, raising self-awareness, pain manag
Experienced (since 1995) in working within the field of Therapeutic
Holistic Health Care, supporting people in managing their health and well-
being. A certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Life Coach offering
services in Spiritual Healing, Reiki, Mindfulness and Holistic Massage –
reducing stress, raising self-awareness, pain management, promoting
relaxation, improving relationships and gaining fulfilment in life.
A former facilitator in Adult Education and supporting young people with
Special Education Needs. Current voluntary work includes offering
therapeutic care to advanced dementia patients.
Marion Desouza-Snares
Marion Desouza-Snares
Marion Desouza-Snares
- My name is Marion Desouza-Snares.
I am one of the four directors for Dance Mojo. - I enjoy keeping fit and healthy, which has led me to get involved with Zumba, since being introduced to it in September 2019.
- It is such a fun activity for all ages & abilities, and enables participants to socialise, make friends and improve their physical
- My name is Marion Desouza-Snares.
I am one of the four directors for Dance Mojo. - I enjoy keeping fit and healthy, which has led me to get involved with Zumba, since being introduced to it in September 2019.
- It is such a fun activity for all ages & abilities, and enables participants to socialise, make friends and improve their physical & mental health.
- My background for the last 35 years has been in Youth Work, including centre based & Detached forms etc.
- I am a qualified BAWLA & Badminton coach.
- My hobbies include gym, gardening, eating out, travel, socialising with family and friends.