Ney Melo 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. He has been featured on the CNBC and the CNN Espanol channels.

Ney has studied tango with masters of the Villa Urquiza and salon styles of tango; Jorge Dispari y La Turca, Julio Balmaceda & Corina de La Rosa, and Javier Rodriguez. He also received acting training at HB Studios in NYC. Ney is the creator of Tango Television on youtube which showcases the best tango dancers currently on the scene as well as rare footage of milongueros who shaped the dance.

Ney & Jennifer
Ney Melo and Jennifer Bratt dance an elegant style of social tango which is rooted in the traditions of the neighborhood of Villa Urquiza in Buenos Aires. Their dance is defined by a smooth and graceful walk, a powerful sense of musicality, subtle steps entwined with intricate embellishments, and an intimate embrace. Their passion and respect for tango, its culture, and its music is clearly evidenced in their emotional dancing, as well as in their teaching.

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, photographer of Close-Embrace.com, and owner of Maleva Shoes which has been bringing the best hard-to-get Argentine tango shoes to ladies around the world for over 3 years. Click here for Jennifer's website: www.close-embrace.com

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". This is the first studio in San Francisco dedicated to the Villa Urquiza/Salon style of Argentine tango, with a fully integrated program of body conditioning and tango classes. For more information, go to www.studiotangovida.com.