MOJO MOVES

Reclaim Your Mojo Back From The Universe

The brand is managed by umbrella organisation Rare Species Theatre Company, a CIC which Adams runs with real life partner Nelly Fowler (who regularly performs as Cheryl’s sidekick Tony Dimonté), and they have just received their fourth round of National Lottery funding which means they can continue to deliver specialist services online and in person as well as their regular classes.

With positive mental health at the top of its agenda, Mojo Moves is Frome’s unique fitness class, combining comedy with a proper dance workout, and is led by the funny, friendly and charismatic Cheryl Sprinkler (not a million miles away from Adams herself but lycra-clad, fearless and with some excellent dance moves).

Billed as ‘immersive comedy aerobics’ from its inception in 2018, it has developed to be much more than that, with people being brought together, forging friendships and finding themselves once more. Adams herself has lived a varied and eventful life, not without its struggles, and it is this life experience backed up by practical qualifications in group exercise and health referrals plus more scientific studies of Polyvagal techniques (to balance the nervous system) and the psychology of happiness, which gives her a deep understanding of how to help others feel better in themselves. mojomoves.co.uk

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what better time to practice some self-care and join Cheryl for Mojo Moves comedy dance aerobics to help laugh yourself fitter & stronger and help you reclaim your mojo back from the universe!

If you were feeling low and a bit lost, you may not think the solution lay in starting your own fitness brand where you dressed as your alter ego to deliver ‘comedy aerobics’, but that’s exactly what Mojo Moves founder Ginny Adams did and, four and a half years on, she’s still at it. Obviously, a thirtyyear history of professional comedy performance and a passion for exercise might have had some bearing on her decision, but the idea, that could have been dismissed as a novelty, has gone from strength to strength, surviving the pandemic and now riding the storm of the cost-of-living crisis.

All too often people lose their identities and sense of self as life takes its toll. These classes are designed specifically to help people reconnect with their fun-loving and carefree selves - to rekindle a flicker of love and respect for how amazing and strong they are - and help them to reclaim their mojo back from the universe. Of course, you may already be full of joie de vivre and simply looking for an exercise class that embodies your spirit.

The classes are a joyful combination of dance, comedy, drama and song. Cheryl, the selfproclaimed ‘queen of literal dance’ draws her ‘dancespiration’ from ballet to Bollywood, disco, hip hop, Latin and more (you name it, she’ll give it a go) and will have you busting moves like ‘The Robot’ or 80s classic ‘The Sprinkler’ to an eclectic mix of tunes from 1900 to the present day, as well as some well-known TV themes all peppered with Cheryl’s funny observations and asides.

The routines are easy to follow and, even if Cheryl gets a bit carried away, there is such a sense of fun and camaraderie that there is no judgement if you miss a step or two - two left feet are most welcome. Plus, at the Cheese & Grain session on a Tuesday evening, the lights are dimmed and replaced by flashing lights (reminiscent of the best school disco) so no-one can see your cha cha cha!

Mojo Moves live classes are ostensibly for women of all ages and abilities and are particularly effective in reducing some of the symptoms of peri menopause and menopause as well as improving confidence and resilience.

The secret to its success however, is the ability to adapt the sessions to appeal to multiple audiences including dancing with Mother & toddler groups, at schools, colleges and festivals, leading silent disco tours for hen dos & parties, and running corporate wellbeing workshops. They also run a free seated workout for adults with long term health conditions weekly on Zoom and dance aerobics for adults & children with learning differences. Engaging men, women and children with the infectious vibe of love and carefree abandon (with a little bit of silliness).

We have a limited number of spaces available in Early Years for September 2023. Contact our Admissions team now on 01225 721187 to secure your place.

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Senior School, ages 13-18: Saturday 4th February, 10am-12pm Prep School, ages 2-13: Saturday 25th February, 9.30am-11.30am An independent boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2-18 years near Bath

FEB 01

WHAT’S ON FEBRUARY 2023 « » EVENTS CALENDAR «

The Quiet Girl Frome Film Club @ Merlin Theatre, 8pm, £6.50

The Last Matron Rook Lane, 1st - 2nd Feb, 8pm, £8

Harry Styles birthday workshop Millie Moon, (10yrs+, all materials provided) 4.30pm, £30

FEB 02

Izzie Yardley with DG Solaris Night River presents @ HydeAway, 8pm, £10

Meet the Maker: Lomond Wines Tasting Stony Street, 7pm, £20

A Huevo! Mexican street food pop up @ 38 Bath St, 5-9pm

FEB 03

Wine Tasting Evening Frome Lions @ Cricket Club, 7pm, free (book in adv)

Rumble in Da Loft Loft Bar @ 23 Bath Street, 8.30pm, early tkts £3

Jasper Hoiby’s Planet B + Ana Silvera Dave Smith @ Silk Mill, 7pm, £16 early bird

FEB 04

Jumble Sale WHY fundraiser, Masonic Hall, 10.30am-1pm

Frome Punk Fest Cheese & Grain, 3pm, £20

Joy Ellis Trio Cooper Hall, 4pm, £16.50

FEB 05

Magpie Market Cheese & Grain, 9am-2pm, free

Forest Garden Design Workshop Frome Field 2 Fork @ Welshmill Hub, 11am-4pm, £20/40

FEB 15 Iain Ballamy Bar Lotte, 7.30pm, free

FEB 16

Encanto Singalong Merlin Theatre, 2pm, £4

The Gentle Good Night River Presents: @ HydeAway, 8pm, £10

FEB 17 Music, That’s Why WHY fundraiser, The Tree House @ The Vine Tree, 8pm, £15

FEB 18 Judge Jules Cheese & Grain, 7pm, £20

Techmeout: Valentines Ball Loft Bar @ 23 Bath Street, 9pm-2am

FEB 19 Potato & Seed Swap Cheese & Grain, 10m-2pm, £3 donation, (£10 workshop)

Elua Percussion Duo Rook Lane, 11.30am, £18

Jazz Club The Cornerhouse, 7.30pm, free

FEB 20 Moon Meditation Elisa Celeste, 7pm,£15

FEB 21 Tarot Card Reading Cordero Lounge, 10am-midday

Making Repairing into a Business Edventure, 9.30am-1pm, £5

FEB 22 Trad Jazz Three Swans, 8pm, free

Dementia Café Masonic Hall, 2-5pm, free

FEB 23 Othello: National Theatre Live Merlin Theatre, 7pm, £10.50-£16

FEB 06 Energy Advice Sessions

FEB 09

Frome Library, 10am-4pm, free

FEB 08

Music Industry Master Class Young People Frome @ Frome College (with Sam Lakeman & Cara Dillon), 6-8pm, free (book in adv)

FEB 24

The Manfreds with Paul Jones Memorial, 7.30pm, £25

David Oakley Private View WHY Gallery, 6-8pm, free

The Big Book Sale Hunting Raven @ Silk Mill, 24 & 25 Feb, 10am-3pm, free

Frome LGBTQ community social Flow Bar, 7.30pm, free

Emma Harris band Stoney Street, 7.30pm, free

Celtic & Transatlantic Sessions Lamb & Fountain, 8.30pm, free

School of Rock Frome College @ Merlin Theatre, 9, 10 & 11 Feb, 7pm, from £6.50

FEB 10 Henge

Cheese & Grain, 8pm, £16.50 adv

FEB 12 The Sunday Gathering Bennett Centre, 2pm, free

FEB 11 Half Term Fancy Dress

Scavenger Hunt Palette & Pasture, 11 - 19 Feb, 11am-4pm, Ice Cream Parlour open

Ed Sheeran Tribute

The White Hart, Corsley, 8pm, free

FEB 25

Prostate Cancer Screening Day Frome Lions @ Frome Methodist Church, 10am-4pm, free

Sounds of Ezra Football Club, FTFC Supporters club, 8pm, £10

FEB 26

Fermented Food Masterclass

Get Pickled @ Redford House, Friggle Street, 10am-2pm, £125

FEB 14

Dinosaurs and all that Rubbish Merlin Theatre, 2pm, £14

Shepton Snowdrops Festival various venues, 14-19 Feb

FEB 28

An Evening with David Flatman and Champagne Bollinger

Eight Stony Street, 7-10pm,£59.90