About Ney
About Jennifer
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Photo courtesy of Deborah Lynne, Buenos Aires

Ney Melo dances an elegant style of social tango which is rooted in the traditions of the neighborhood of Villa Urquiza in Buenos Aires. His dance is defined by a smooth and graceful walk, a powerful sense of musicality, classic steps entwined with intricate embellishments, and an intimate embrace. His passion and respect for tango, its culture, and its music is clearly evidenced in his dance, as well as in his teaching. Ney has studied together with such maestros as Javier Rodriguez, Jorge Dispari y Maria del Carmen, and Julio Balmaceda y Corina de la Rosa.

Ney is one of today's most talented young Argentine Tango dancers and teachers, currently touring the world. He is known for his innovative teaching methods and passion for teaching. His stage performances include New York City's Town Hall Theatre, and in Montreal alongside the "Color Tango" Orchestra from Buenos Aires.

Schedule & Locations subject to change.


Friday, August 15 - Caltech Dabney Hall

8:00-9:30: Paradas & Crusadas


Saturday, August 16 - Sophie Dance

2:00-3:00: Musicality: Medio, Doble & Contra Tiempos
3:15-4:15: Popular Steps from Buenos Aires
4:30-5:30: Milonga Traspie


Sunday afternoon, August 17 - Sophie Dance

2:00-3:00: Mastering the Molinete (Turns)
3:15-4:15: Sadadas
4:30-5:30: Vals


Sunday evening, August 17 - Caltech Winnett Lounge

8:00-10:00: Embellishments for Women and Men





Private Lessons on Del Valle Drive

with

Ney Melo & Jennifer Bratt

Available By Appointment



Private Lessons at locations other than Del Valle or Casa de Practica will include travel time at their hourly rate plus studio rental fees where applicable.

To avoid confusion, please book all private lessons through Coco Baran
917-496-5415 or bacanatango@yahoo.com




Private Lessons
6127 Del Valle Drive
Los Angeles 90048
917-496-5415

California Institute of Technology
Dabney Hall and Winnett Lounge
1200 E. California Boulevard
Pasadena 91125

Sophie Dance Studio
310 S. La Brea Avenue
(S of 3rd on the E side of La Brea, next to Subway)
Los Angeles 90036




Although not anticipated, Locations & Class Schedules always subject to change. Please make sure to check this website for the most up-to-date information.


Caltech Classes

Caltech Students w/ID: $5/one; $10/two
Affilliates & other full-time Students w/ID:
$10/one; $15/two
Non-Student/Affiliate: $20/one; $35/two

Caltech All-Night Milonga
Free/CT Student; $5/Affiliates/other full-time students;
$7/Non-Student

Caltech All-Night Milonga plus Workshop
$5/CT Student; $15/Affiliates/other full-time students;
$27/Non-Student

Group Classes at Sophie Dance
$20/each class
$90/all six classes
$50/all 3 Saturday classes
$50/all 3 Sunday classes

Private Lessons at Del Valle Drive or
Casa de Practica
Per Hour:
$100/one hour







FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
Caltech's Dabney Hall
MONTHLY ALL-NIGHT MILONGA
Class - 8:00-9:30pm
Milonga - 10:00pm-3:00am
Performance - 11:30pm


Jennifer Bratt is regarded by many as the best female tango dancer in the US. She discovered the Argentine Tango in 2000 and, entranced by the beauty and energy of this art-form, she devoted herself to it completely. Her movements are defined by a natural grace and expressive fluidity, and she is known for her sharp embellishments and articulate feet. Jennifer is also the author of the popular ASK MALEVA Tango Advice Column.

Ney and Jennifer are highly sought-after teachers. They have taught and performed in over 30 cities and 12 countries, and counting. They also organize 2 annual tours to Buenos Aires for dancers. In addition to their busy travel schedule and tours to Buenos Aires, they have recently opened a new studio in San Francisco: "Tango Vida".