"There will never be a step, sequence, or trick in tango that will come close to matching the power of the embrace." -Ney Melo

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, classic 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 dance, as well as in their teaching.

In their classes together, Ney and Jennifer are dedicated to inspiring students to dance tango with feeling, musicality, cadencia, and connection - the way it is danced in Buenos Aires. The atmosphere in their classes is relaxed, personable and lively, and they place equal emphasis on the ladys role as the mens. Technique and the essence of tango, both fundamental to dancing well, are stressed in whatever step is being shown.

In addition to opening TangoVida, Ney and Jennifer are currently touring the world. They are the invited maestros at the 2008 Capri Tango Festival in Capri, Italy and the 2008 Bucharest Tango Festival in Bucharest, Romania. They also regularly teach and perform in Poland, Singapore, Malaysia, Romania and Australia, as well as extensively all over North America.