ABOUT ME | dance

BIOGRAPHY

Instructor, Choreographer and Founder of the ground breaking, explosive Hyper Attitude and Trabuco Dance Companies, Victor Maysonet’s passion for dance is only surpassed by his desire to share these gifts with his students and community and the world. Born in the island of Puerto Rico, Victor was raised surrounded and influenced by all music and dance rhythms. Building on the roots of Puerto Rican Folklore, and greatly influenced by Pop culture, early on he began to expand his repertoire of dance styles to include Afro-Caribbean, Latin, Social and Ballroom dances. Today, established in Maryland, he continues influencing the Salsa dance scene and community through advanced workshops and community outreach efforts.

With 20+ years as a professional dancer & choreographer, Victor’s multifaceted career began with a passion for dancing and credits it for his exposure to a myriad of opportunities, both personally and professionally, all over the world. Professionally trained and mentored by many of the original instructors who pioneered the transition of Salsa from the streets to the studios and stage, Victor is a member of the first generation of instructors and choreographers who began the evolution and introduction of this neo genre to the World Salsa Congresses. But more importantly, a contributor of bringing Salsa to mainstream for a new generation to enjoy and make part of today's culture.

Victor, who also has professional experience in the theater production, entertainment and hospitality fields, is currently focused on developing a platform to expose and make dancing available to everyone of all ages. “Dancing is something that unites us and facilitates strong and lasting relationships in and outside of our own communities”, according to Victor. As a Marketing and Communications director, which keeps him busy outside the dance floors and stages, he develops strategies on services and projects to gain support and build credibility for his organization. These are skills that he uses when engaging individuals and communities that are new to dancing.

He also adds, “Dancing should become second nature, and based on that mantra, I believe instilling the basic elements and foundations of dance is crucial”. “Dancing should involve socializing and having fun, be natural and as comfortable as possible in principle”.

With exposure and quality instruction, Victor strongly believes and has witnessed ‘ANYBODY’ can learn to dance. More importantly, that instruction has to be based on the current and future goals, expectations, learning style and individual needs of each student and not "cookie-cutter".

“It’s all about the experience you have with yourself and/or your partner. That focus will make you shine”.“Dancing is inclusive and serves to unite us as a World Community, not as a Dancing Community only”.