Meet Yunaisy Farray
For many, Yunaisy Farray remains the world's #1 in the field of Cuban dance festivals. But her greatness goes far beyond the stage: she is a teacher, creator, activist, leader, and tireless defender of women and animal rights.
Yunaisy Farray
CID-UNESCO Master (International Dance Council of UNESCO), dancer in the film Street Dance 2, Got Talent Spain finalist, member of the artistic casting team for the TV show "The Dancer", regular collaborator on Toni Rovira's program, and a constant presence at the world's most important Cuban dance festivals.
For many, Yunaisy Farray remains the world's #1 in the field of Cuban dance festivals. But her greatness goes far beyond the stage: she is a teacher, creator, activist, leader, and tireless defender of women and animal rights.
Roots in Havana and elite training
Born in Havana (Cuba), into a family where dance permeates everything, Yunaisy started ballet at just 5 years old at the Cuban Television Institute. At 7, she entered the Alejo Carpentier Elementary Ballet School, and continued her training at the prestigious National School of Modern and Contemporary Dance of Cuba (ENA), where her talent placed her among the elite of Cuban contemporary dance from a very young age.
She continued her studies at the National Academy of Musical Shows (ENEM), graduating as a singer, actress, and dancer. At the same time, she specialized in Dance Theater and ventured into the world of circus, building an exceptional technical and artistic foundation.
An international career that sets trends
After graduation, she was signed by the renowned Turarte agency to work on the Italian cruise ship Valtur Prima, where she quickly became a principal dancer.
Her career took her to Italy, where she lived a key stage of artistic maturity. She danced alongside figures such as Giusseppe Ransani (great tenor of Italian opera), Silvio Oddi and Mauro Mosconi, and became part of Michelle Pogliani's contemporary dance company.
With the rise of salsa in Italy, her Afro-Cuban roots spoke louder and Yunaisy became one of the country's reference teachers and artists. Her style, technique, and ability to train dancers made such an impact that the Italian Federation of Sports Dances (FIDS) officially recognized her by granting her the title of master and judge for her career and artistic merits.
At the same time, together with Seo Fernández, she was part of the Latin Black group, with which she achieved worldwide fame and consolidated her figure as one of the great ambassadors of Cuban dance on the international scene.
Later, she consolidated her figure as a soloist with her dance partner Alexander Carbó, creating her own style that mixes contemporary dance, Afro, and salsa, profoundly influencing the style of the entire international salsa scene.
She participated in countless international congresses and was part of the cast of dancers in the film Street Dance 2, where dance becomes the main language of the story.
The Farray Method: technique, body, and real results
Yunaisy is the creator of the Farray Method, a working system that allows obtaining fast, solid, and proven results, both technically, physically, and emotionally.
Her technical and physical training, combined with a deep knowledge of Cuban folklore and the biomechanics of the female body, make her classes a unique experience. She has been a pioneer in introducing technical classes (such as Cuban technique contemporary dance) at social dance festivals around the world, integrating these elements into her classes, workshops, and shows.
Among her favorite quotes is one from the legendary Cuban boxer Félix Savón, which summarizes her work philosophy:
In the world of shows, she has been and continues to be a promoter of performances that are art, pieces that tell stories and convey a message. In contrast to the usual trend of empty choreographies, Yunaisy defends a dance that has foundation, depth, and soul.