About MayraBorn in Montevideo, Uruguay, Mayra has been surrounded by tango from the moment she was born. Raised in a family and culture where tango music was played every day and where the dance would spontaneously happen in family gatherings, she was fortunate to be able to be immersed in tango dancing with uncles and acquaintances from a very young age.
Mayra has been teaching close embrace tango since 2006 in Maui. Her inspirations aside from close relatives have been contemporary teachers such as Liz Haight & Masami, Alicia Pons and Osvaldo & Coca Cartery. Mayra frequently travels to Buenos Aires and other tango communities around the world with her partner Steve to follow her love and passion. She draws on her inherent knowledge of tango music as well as her instinctive sense of rhythm to the students that she teaches, creating a playful atmosphere where students can enjoy themselves and learn the essence of this extraordinary dance. Mayra regularly teaches private classes in her studio on Maui. Contact her at [email protected] |
Practica 'S' - a guided practica..... (available for large & small groups)
The focus of this guided practica is to work on the qualities & skills that will help give you the comfort & confidence to be able to dance at the crowded festivals or milongas that are popular around the world. This is the place to develop the material you have learnt, to better understand how to make it flow smoothly and comfortably for both you and your partner. Within each practica we also feature one of the legendary conductors/orchestras of the Golden Era, to help grow our understanding and appreciation of the giants who helped create the music that we now love to dance to................. Practica 'S' is guided by Mayra and her partner Steve. Steve first began dancing Tango in 2004 as a student of Shastro. Also greatly influenced by the teachings of Liz Haight of Sante Fe, (who emphasizes the importance of connection over steps), Steve has been fortunate to spend several months at a time dancing in Buenos Aires, where he studied with Alicia Pons and Osvaldo & Coca. Steve & Mayra launched Practica 'S' on Maui, Hawaii in November 2011. Testimonials Thanks for your invaluable information at the practica... The advice and tips Are exactly what I need to be focusing on at this stage of my dance. It is the best observation I have recieved in a long time. R.B Mayra, I just wanted to tell you how truly gratifying and wonderful it has been to work with you over these last few months. It is everything and more that I have wanted to learn, even ideas that I knew were hidden in there. Thank you so much for sharing your insight and wisdom openness. I feel very fortunate and am so gratetul. C.B Hi Mayra, Thank you for for taking me under your wing....It was delightful to share an embrace with you and I sincerely appreciate your feedback and guidance. I feel very lucky to have such wonderful dancers in our community such as you with the patience and generosity to nurture us beginners. B.E |