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Hi, I'm Marc, also known by my friends as sketch, and I'm part of a dance group in Cambridge known as Dance Offensive.

We have performed at least six shows in the last two years since we first started up, mainly at the Junction near the leisure park and other locations. We have dance classes every Wednesday and Saturday.

Wednesdays we have a breakdance class from 5.30pm - 7pm then a Capoeira class with my dance master Paul Sadot which I recommend to everyone as it is really fun and enjoyable.

Breakdance moves

Saturdays we have our normal dance class from 12pm-3/5pm depending on whether we have a show coming up then the class go on for longer, also because we are taught by three teachers who need to share the time to teach their routines.

Biggest show

During the last month we have had three shows, one of which was on the 3rd march up at Anglia Ruskin University where we were asked to perform a piece for a charity event that was being held, which was really enjoyable and a new experience for us.

The performance we were giving was goin' towards charity, then we had another show on the 8th March which was held at the Junction, which was a big event which went really well - everything flowed nicely, the dancers enjoyed it and so did the audience which was the main thing.

But as always the show was a big success and there ain't nothing better then getting a big round of applause after performing on stage in front of friends, family and members of the public and then being greeted after in the lobby by so many people who enjoyed what you just produced - such a great feeling.

Playing catch up

But in the end it's all worth it, especially after seven weeks straight of rehearsals, it was really important that everyone turned up to rehearsals, because if we or anyone was to miss one or more we would either have to shorten the piece, leave that person out of the routine which they missed or, depending how quick they were on picking up on the routine, give them the chance on catching up with the group.

Extreme dancing

I of course am speaking from experience as I did miss two classes which resulted in me missing out on some routines but was still able to be in the show as I learnt other routines the from the classes I was able to make.

Not everyone can make classes due to certain situations that can occur but it is not a problem as long as they are to communicate well with the group and give reason.

Beyond dancing

Although dance and rehearsals can be serious, at the same time we have fun and a laugh and all get on really well with each other and see ourselves not only as friends but as a large family.

We not only dance, we also help out with issues dancers or even teachers could be having, whether it be at school, with friends or family as we all are close, which is important.

But on the whole I recommend dance to anyone and everyone who is interested. We have another show coming up soon on the 28th April at the Junction so more rehearsals to come, only two weeks to prepare and rehearse and I'd be delighted for you and others to attend and look forward to seeing you and more there.