Airagdin Pavon More, “El Moro”.
Feel the rhythm. Live the culture. Move with purpose.
Step into the world of authentic Cuban dance guided by El Moro.
Born in Havana, Cuba, Airagdin Pavon More, known internationally as El Moro, is a distinguished dancer, choreographer, and cultural ambassador of Cuban dance.
Trained at the prestigious Academia Nacional de Narciso Medina in Havana, El Moro refined his artistry between 1993 and 1995 before performing with some of Cuba’s most respected dance companies, including Compañía de Danzas Tradicionales JJ (Johannes García), La Giraldilla, Ballet Folklórico de La Habana (Rafael Artola Gillot), Raíces Profundas (Juan de Dios), Oriki (Félix Insúa, “Pupy”), and others.
His international career quickly gained momentum, touring Paris in 1995 with Ulices Mora and Mexico in 1997 with Compañía de Danzas Tradicionales JJ.
El Moro went on to become one of the original soloists and choreographers of the world-renowned production “Havana Nights”, one of the largest Cuban shows ever produced internationally, touring extensively across Central Europe, Scandinavia, Japan, Australia, and Las Vegas.
With a global teaching career spanning Oslo, Stockholm, Germany, Mexico, New Caledonia, New Zealand, the Dominican Republic, and Australia, El Moro brings a rare depth of authenticity and experience to every class. His expertise includes Afro-Cuban dance, Rumba, Son, Mambo, Cha-cha-cha, Cuban Salsa, and Dominican Bachata.
In 2004, he founded Buena Vista Dance, a leading Cuban dance academy in Australia, followed by the creation of the Australian Rueda de Casino Championship & Cuban Dance Festival in 2013. Both are dedicated to sharing the richness of Cuban culture through dance.
El Moro has choreographed and performed in major international events, including the World Salsa Congress, Sydney Salsa Congress, Cuban Congress, NZ Pacific Salsa Congress, Brisbane Latin Dance Festival, Cubamemucho, and Festival Latino Noumea, among many others.
Award-Winning Excellence
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A journey marked by consistent victories, international representation, and national titles across Salsa, Bachata, and Rueda de Casino.
2004
🏆 2nd Place — Professional Category at the 2nd Sydney Salsa Competition.
2009
🏆 Australian Bachata Champions with Gabriela Pinto (Alegría)
🏆 National Cubamemucho Salsa Rueda Championship (Melbourne) with Buena Vista Dance students.
2010
🌍 3rd Place Cuba Mucho World Rueda Championships (Munich), representing Australia
🏆 Australian Salsa Solo Champion — Open Latin Category
🥈 2nd Place — Male Salsa Solo Division
🏆 NSW & Australian Bachata Champion with Romina Anaquin
2012
🏆 Australian Salsa Solo Champion — Male Salsa Solo Category
🏆 Australian Latin Solo Champion
🏆 Australian Open Latin Category Winner — Buena Vista Dance
🏆 NSW & Australian Bachata Champion, with Romina Anaquin
2013 – 2017
🏆 Ten consecutive Australian Bachata Championship titles
(Amateur & Combined Professional Categories)
2014
🏆 Salsa Solo Australia Champion — Professional Division (Male Latin Soloist)
2013 – 2024
🏆 Consistent Top 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place finishes
Australian Rueda de Casino Championships — Buena Vista Dance
2023
🏆 Australian Salsa Solo Champion — Male Senior Category
🥉 3rd Place — Pro/Am Latin Category (with Stefanie Di Cola)
Legacy
Over two decades of competitive excellence, international representation, and national championship titles, El Moro has established itself as one of Australia’s leading Cuban dance artists.
El Moro is based in Sydney, where he teaches regularly and runs workshops and performances across Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.
He is the founder and director of Buena Vista Dance Cuban Academy and the Australian Rueda de Casino Championship & Cuban Dance Festival, two leading platforms for Cuban dance in Australia.
“Preserving Cuban culture. Sharing authentic dance. Building community through rhythm.”
Trusted & Recognised By
El Moro’s work has been recognised not only through championships, but also by leading cultural institutions and major Latin dance organisations for his lasting contribution to the community.
🏛 Cultural & Institutional Recognition
🏆 Recognised by the Cuban Embassy in Australia for his significant contribution to the development and promotion of Cuban culture in Australia.
🌍 Industry Recognition
🏆 Honoured by the Sydney International Bachata Festival for outstanding contribution to the Latin community
🏆 Latin Awards Australia – Sydney Edition 2025 — Best Contribution to Latin Dance
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