Mambata Team
Mambata Ladies:
Yuko Kamiya
Yuko was born in Tokyo, Japan. She has worked as a professional cheerleader, and is trained in ballet, jazz, Latin Ballroom, Modern Jive, Hip Hop and salsa. Yuko is a 9 times UK dance champion.
Rachel Lombroso
Born in France Rachel now lives in London. She has trained in many forms of dance as well as salsa she has trained in ballet, Jazz and contemporary forms of dance. She is a linguist and speaks French, English, Spanish and Italian.
Natalia Morozova
Natalia was born in Riga, Latvia. Her dance training includes several years of Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Latin Ballroom.
Mambata Men:
Guy Lawrence
Guy was born in the UK. He is a Co–Director of Mambata and Choreographer. Guy was a professional athlete playing American Football and Basketball before becoming a salsa dancer.
Tony Tee
Tony Tee was born in the UK. He is a Co-director of Mambata and the team’s events organiser. Tony was a professional athlete playing basketball before becoming a salsa dancer.
Darren Murray
Was born in the UK, and has spent several years learning the different styles of salsa dance