Born in Valencia, Spain, Maria Teresa Vicens has performed and choreographed throughout Europe, Cuba, and United States. Her professional specialties include Ballet, Jazz, Modern, American Ballroom, Latin Dances, Argentine Tango, Spanish Dance, and Flamenco.
Her studies (ballet, modern, jazz) included a scholarship in the Rosella Hightower School of Dance in Cannes, France, where she performed at The Cannes Film Festival dancing Songe D'Une Nuit D‘Ete - Ballet choreographed by Edward Cook and Rosella Hightower.
Mayte, a native of Spain, graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Art and Dance in Valencia, Spain, where she received a Masters degree in Spanish Dance and Flamenco. She studied and performed with the greatest Flamenco master of our time- Martin Vargas (Master teacher of Canales, Joaquin Cortes, and Antonio Marquez among others). Ms. Vicens also danced in his company until “the maestro” died. After his death, Mayte decided to move to New York in 2001 and continue to expand her studies in Choreography, Jazz, Tango, Ballroom, and Latin Dance disciplines.
As a professional ballroom dancer, Mayte has appeared in the motion pictures Mona Lisa Smile (Sony), Stepford Wives (Paramount), and Enchanted (Disney) as principal dancer in New York City. She also appeared in the famous annual Vienna Opera Ball at the Waldorf-Astoria where she had the honor to dance the Viennese waltz as a soloist for two consecutive years.
Her studies (ballet, modern, jazz) included a scholarship in the Rosella Hightower School of Dance in Cannes, France, where she performed at The Cannes Film Festival dancing Songe D'Une Nuit D‘Ete - Ballet choreographed by Edward Cook and Rosella Hightower.
Mayte, a native of Spain, graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Art and Dance in Valencia, Spain, where she received a Masters degree in Spanish Dance and Flamenco. She studied and performed with the greatest Flamenco master of our time- Martin Vargas (Master teacher of Canales, Joaquin Cortes, and Antonio Marquez among others). Ms. Vicens also danced in his company until “the maestro” died. After his death, Mayte decided to move to New York in 2001 and continue to expand her studies in Choreography, Jazz, Tango, Ballroom, and Latin Dance disciplines.
As a professional ballroom dancer, Mayte has appeared in the motion pictures Mona Lisa Smile (Sony), Stepford Wives (Paramount), and Enchanted (Disney) as principal dancer in New York City. She also appeared in the famous annual Vienna Opera Ball at the Waldorf-Astoria where she had the honor to dance the Viennese waltz as a soloist for two consecutive years.
In addition to this, Mayte has become well known in the world of Latin Dance. Ms. Vicens appearances as a dancer and choreographer have been seen in commercials and programs on CBS, CNN, Univision, and Hispanavision. She has also worked with the Montclair Chamber Music Society of New Jersey as choreographer-in-residence and she has performed many times as a guest at the Stardust Festival (Latin American Master Show) as a soloist with Lou Brockman.
Mayte had the honor to work for Pierre Dulaine and Ivonne Marceau, directors of the American Ballroom Theater, as a judge for the American Ballroom competitions and as a coach for their leadership program (Dance in Classrooms) featured in the movie “Take the Lead”, starring Antonio Banderas.
Ms. Vicens toured Spain with a Latin Pop group entitled Orquesta Samoa, serving as dancer, vocalist, and choreographer. Mayte also form a duet with her brother Alfredo Vicens and performed in "Dance in the Screen" in Valencia, Spain , choreographed by Salvador Peiro and combining Afro-Latin Jazz styles and American Ballroom. She performed at the National Dance Festival in Spain, at the Tito Puente Tribute, Top Mulaben, and The South American Ambassadors Gala ("Circulo De Las Artes," Spain) as a soloist. And few years ago, she has performed as a contractor, choreographer, and principal dancer for the Softbank japanese national commercial, featuring Cameron Diaz.
Ms. Vicens choreographed and directed the Latin Jazz Tango Fusion Project, presented at Colden Center, NY, under the musical direction of Michael Philip Mossman, composer, as well as the Jazz Ballet “Beneath the Mask” at the Harris Theater in Chicago’s Millennium Park. She was three weeks in residence with the Deeply Rooted Dance Company, directed by Kevin Iega Jeff and Gary Abbott. The 40-minute piece was performed by the Chicago Jazz Ensemble under Jon Faddis, and featured a unique combination of modern dance, Tango, Flamenco, Salsa and theatrical staging.
Ms. Vicens choreographed and directed the Latin Jazz Tango Fusion Project, presented at Colden Center, NY, under the musical direction of Michael Philip Mossman, composer, as well as the Jazz Ballet “Beneath the Mask” at the Harris Theater in Chicago’s Millennium Park. She was three weeks in residence with the Deeply Rooted Dance Company, directed by Kevin Iega Jeff and Gary Abbott. The 40-minute piece was performed by the Chicago Jazz Ensemble under Jon Faddis, and featured a unique combination of modern dance, Tango, Flamenco, Salsa and theatrical staging.
She has modeled and choreographed for Benetton in Spain, for Saint Johns, 5th Ave, NY, and many others. Maria has also choreographed and performed in the following renowned venues:
Garcia Lorca Theater, Sevilla, Spain. (Dancer)
Palau de la Musica, Valencia, Spain. (Dancer)
Teatro Principal, Valencia, Spain (Dancer)
Garcia Lorca Theater, La Habana, Cuba (Guest Artist)
Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, New York (Dancer, Soloist/Choreographer)
La MaMa Theater, New York (Dancer/Choreographer)
Kraine Theater, New York (Principal Dancer/Choreographer)
Tropicana, Atlantic City (Martial Arts, Film Hall of Fame, Guest Artist)
Bryant Park Summer Festival, New York (NYC, Principal LatinDancer/Choreographer)
Summer Swing, Lincoln Center, New York (Dancer)
Guggenheim. New York. (Dancer/ Choreographer)
National Dance USA, New York City, (Soloist).
Saint Johns Church Jazz Festival, New York (Choreographer, performer, Chico
O’Farrill Orchestra Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra).
Inauguration of the Rose Hall at Lincoln Center, New York; Performing Mayte’s Allen Room Caper,
composed by Michael Philip Mossman, commissioned by Jazz at Lincoln Center (Wynton Marsalis, artistic director), and performed by the Lincoln Center by the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra
Ms Vicens performs and manages the group "Soul con Timba" as a percusionist, vocalist, and dancer on the newest album “Live at Bohemian Caverns” produced by Charlie Fishman (Dizzy Gillespie Formal Manager) premiered at the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival in Washington DC.
Mayte is the artistic director and choreographer of the Tango Jazz Fusion Company ”Timba Tango”- a sizzling cutting edge combination of live music and dance that fusions flamenco, tango, salsa and jazz performed with elegance, mastery, and passion.
Her most recent appearance as a dancer and percussionist was at Kennedy Center, in DC performing with maestro Paquito D'Rivera, Michael Philip Mossman, Pernell Saturnino, and Akua Dixon's Quartette Indigo in a project called The Jelly Roll Morton Latin Tinge.
Mayte Vicens lives in New York where she is completing her studies in Business Administration, Political Economy, and Media Studies. She continues to perform, choreograph, and teach workshops around the world. She is focused and committed to her growth and with enthusiasm, efficiency, and elegance, to serve others- to pass forward the quality, versatility, and experience that she has obtained through the pursuit of her passions and continue collaborating and meeting talented people along the way.
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