Born and raised New Yorker, Myrna Caceres is a dancer, dance event producer & teacher for the NY Metropolitan area.
Since 2005 she has been producing Swing Dance events (at selected events, also with Hustle/Disco & Latin) at various NYC venues.
She teaches the dance lessons before the night of dancing. Myrna has performed dancing swing, hustle, tap, foxtrot and salsa. Other dances she is trained in include theater, jazz, hip hop as well as various ballroom genres.
Even though Swing Dance Swing launched in 2005, Myrna has been dancing for over 35 years starting out training in modern dance as
a child in classes that combined jazz and ballet into one.
As a Health & Safety Instructor for many years, she prioritizes
safety in all of her classes.
Myrna performed & taught at special events (including: Private Corporate Parties, Fundraisers, Weddings & Street Fair events) in NYC.
She launched & directed the swing dance program as well as directed the hustle dance program at Piel Canela for 5 years.
From 2005 - 2010 Myrna produced The 92nd Street Y Swing Dance
events followed by directing the swing dance program until 2021 where she taught swing and also taught the hustle/disco.
Myrna's students includes those she teaches regularly for private dance classes individually, couples & groups.
Among her dance mentors was legendary swing dancer Frankie Manning who was among the pioneers of the Lindy Hop. Myrna assisted Frankie Manning during his dance classes at Sandra Cameron Dancer Center.
Also among her mentors was legendary tap dance master instructor Chuck Kelley who was internationally acclaimed as the teacher’s teacher (also in jazz & acrobat) & responsible for over 50 years the dance careers of countless dancers on TV & Broadway. He was know as The Walking Dictionary of Dance for his extensive knowledge of all dance genres!
Myrna is available to teach and/or perform at public, corporate, private, special events and TV/film productions.
Wedding couples: Inquire about private classes & choreography
for your special day!
Availability and rates are available upon request.
