The dancing prodigy who became Prince’s greatest muse

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In 1990, Mayte Garcia was an aspiring dancer. Her mother sent a video of her belly dancing to the musician Prince in the hope he might hire her. Not only would Prince – who was then one of the most famous performers in the world – eventually hire her as his primary stage dancer, but Mayte would end up becoming his muse, inspiring hit songs and albums. The relationship was not without controversy. Mayte was a teenager when they first met while Prince was in his early 30s. They married when she was 22 and their happiness would be tested by heartbreaking tragedy. If you've been affected by any of the issues in this episode, you can get help and support at Befrienders Worldwide or through BBC Action Line. Presenter: Mobeen Azhar Producer: Maryam Maruf Get in touch: [email protected] (Photo: Mayte Garcia on stage with Prince in 1995. Credit: Getty Images)