Mai ("まい", or "まひ" as written in old kana) refers to a performing art whereby dancers move around the stage while performing various choreographed movements including walking in suriashi (sliding steps) to the accompaniment of songs and music.
舞（まい、旧かな表記まひ）とは、歌や音楽に合わせて、すり足などで舞台を回るもの。