Mitra Martin
| Mitra Martin | |
|---|---|
| Website | https://www.mitramartin.com/ |
| Occupation | User Experience Researcher, Tango Teacher, Community Developer |
| Role(s) in tango ecosystem | |
| Affiliation(s) | Awaken Tango, Oxygen Tango |
| Domain(s) of expertise | User Experience Research, Tango |
| Linked Work(s) | Inner Experience of Tango Project |
| Social Link(s) | |
Mitra Martin has been exploring Argentine Tango since 1998. She co-founded Oxygen Tango in Los Angeles, directed the school for nine years, and led the Oxygen Tango monthly benefit event which donated to plant over 12,000 trees.
Background
Mitra Martin is a user experience researcher, tango teacher, and community developer. Her extensive background in tango includes not only teaching and organizing events but also contributing to the research and understanding of tango as a cultural and social phenomenon.
Awaken Tango
Mitra is a key figure behind Awaken Tango, an initiative aimed at fostering research, cross-community collaboration, and dialogue within the tango community. Awaken Tango's projects include the World Tango Covid Research Project and the Inner Experience of Tango project.
Inner Experience of Tango Project
Along with Avik Basu, Mitra co-initiated the Inner Experience of Tango project. This research study aims to explore the inner experiences of tango dancers, including mental talk, imagery, sensations, and other types of interior awareness. The project seeks to provide insights that can benefit tango newcomers, dancers, organizers, and teachers by fostering empathy, connection, and improved teaching techniques.
External Links
- [Mitra Martin Official Website](https://www.mitramartin.com/)
- [Inner Experience of Tango Project](https://www.awakentango.com/project/inner-experience-of-tango/)