Carlos Mateu, is a painter, dancer, educator born and raised in Havana, Cuba. He has been inspired by a rich culture of art and music since childhood. He studied visual arts at The National Academy of Fine Art in Havana. Carlos learned to dance to traditional Cuban music (Danzon, Son, Chachachá, etc.) from his grandparents. Carlos currently works as a teaching artist of Cuban dance and visual art for several organizations as Groundswell Community Mural, City Lore, NY Enrichment Group and Abrons Art Center.