This couple dance is from Vila Nova de Gaia in northwest Portugal. I t has been danced for more than 100 years. It was first taught by Louise and Germain Hebert, Yves Moreau and Marianne Taylor.
Pronunciation: mah-YEOW
Music: 2/4 meter Dances of Portugal, Track #1
Formation: Partners face each other in contra lines.
Presented by Andy Taylor-Blenis in 2011. View pdf here.
