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Ney Melo & Jennifer Bratt Come To Tucson Sept 17-19th

By rusty, on August 16th, 2010

Ney Melo and Jennifer Bratt

Ney Melo and Jennifer Bratt


Ney Melo and Jennifer Bratt Straight From Miami/Buenos Aires

World-renowned tango dancers and teachers Ney Melo & Jennifer Bratt started in the New York City and Buenos Aires tango scenes, learning from the old milongueros and dancing every night in the milongas. They went on to teach and guide young dancers in the art of Villa Urquiza style Tango in 2003. In 2007, they relocated to the West Coast and opened their studio “TangoVida San Francisco” on 1120 Pacific Street in San Francisco. After three marvelous years there, they moved to South Beach and opened “TangoVida Miami” in 2010.

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 lady’s role as the man’s. Technique and the essence of tango, both fundamental to dancing well, are stressed in whatever step is being shown. Their instruction is highly respected and sought out by beginning and advanced dancers, as well as other teachers and choreographers.

In addition to running TangoVida, Ney and Jennifer have been busy touring the world. They regularly teach and perform in Poland, Singapore, Malaysia, Romania, Slovenia, Australia, and New Zealand as well as extensively all over North America. They are also the invited maestros at the 2010 Firenze Tango Festival in Italy and the 2010 Toronto Tango Festival in Canada.

What is Villa Urquiza style Tango?

Go here to read an interview on this very subject with Ney Melo: Interview

For more information on Ney and Jennifer’s Tango Studio, go to www.studiotangovida.com.

Workshop Schedule

LOCATION: All milongas and classes will take place at the:
Sheraton Hotel and Suites
5151 East Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ

These workshops are not for absolute beginners. Classes will be designated a level. However, keep in mind that Ney and Jennifer have designed this workshop to build on itself. Meaning that what happens in the first class is very pertinent to what happens in the last class. Attending from the beginning will enable you to move through each level with a degree of progression. If unsure of your level, our Thursday night Beginning/Intermediate classes will be to prepare you to attend these workshops. All levels are welcome to attend Jennifer’s famous Ladies Technique class.

Please check back as we will continue to post updates as they happen.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Location: Oasis Room

7:00-8:30pm: Embrace and Walk - All Levels

8:30-Late: Milonga with DJ Barry Gillaspie

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Location: Catalina Ballroom

1:00-2:30pm: Musicality and Rhythm – All Levels

3:00-4:30pm: Classic Steps for the Social Dance Floor – All Levels

GRAN MILONGA

DJ Derrick Del Pilar and performances by Ney and Jennifer
7:30pm-9:00pm: Ladies Technique and Embellishments Bootcamp
9:00pm to 1:00am: Milonga

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Location: Catalina Ballroom

12:00-1:30pm: Milonga con Traspie – Int/Adv

2:00-3:30pm: Dancing “La Variacion” – Int/Adv

Registration

Early-Bird Registration — ends September 5, 2010

FULL PASS @ $175: Includes all 5 classes, Ladies Technique Bootcamp and 2 milongas

5 CLASS PASS @ $150: 5 classes plus milongas. Does not include Ladies Bootcamp

SINGLE CLASS @ $35

Full-Time Student rate is available: Please contact us by using the Contact Form or call 520-468-5536 for details.

PRIVATE LESSONS

$100 per hour includes both Ney and Jennifer. PLEASE SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE LESSON EARLY. Ney and Jennifer are here for only a short time so private lesson slots are very limited. Priority will go to those registering for the full workshop.

Private Lessons will take place at our home studio at 3305 N. Pebble Rapids Plce, Tucson, 85712

Attending from out of town?

We highly recommend the Sheraton Hotel and Suites which is also the location of the entire workshop.

The Sheraton is sold out of rooms. But there is a great venue across the street and they have offered rooms starting at $45.00
Extended Stay America Hotel Tucson
5050 East Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-9510
Map Here
Sheraton Hotel & Suites
5151 East Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
520-323-6262
Website

The Sheraton is a lovely hotel with a wonderful staff and a highly rated restaurant, Fire and Spice. The management of the Sheraton have been and continue to be extremely supportive of the Tucson Tango community and we are excited to be collaborating with them on a variety of on-going events.

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By rusty, on August 27th, 2010

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Tango Class 4 Week Series – Intermediate to Advanced

By rusty, on August 19th, 2010
Molinete - "Little Windmill"

Molinete - "Little Windmill"

Moving in Molinete

September 14th – October 5th
4 Tuesday’s 7:30-9:00 PM

Intermediate to Advanced

4 Week Series Paid in Advance to Encourage Start to Finish Attendance!
Gender Balanced!
$35 Register Now – Click Here
Molinete literally translates as “little windmill” (sometimes called Gyro) is where Argentine Tango meet folk dance. All folk dances have a grapevine. Argentine tango is different in many aspects and its grapevine is no exception. The Molinete is a circular grapevine and though we sometimes do it simultaneously with our partner, we most frequently do different steps in opposition to each others steps.

It is this opposition that gives the Molinete its power. We will help you create a workout for your practice sessions that will keep you from getting dizzy doing the circular grapevine of the Molinete. We will use famous and traditional steps and combinations that end with:

  • Cross System & Parallel – Twin Molinetes
  • Leg Wraps
  • Sacadas
  • Barridas
  • Ganchos

These events will happen but the focus is PURE Molinete!!!

There will be no drop-ins after the series starts. The Series will be $35 per person – nontransferable.
$35 – 4 Molinete Series of 4 Classes Register Now – Click Here

All folk dances have a grapevine. Argentine tango’s grapevine moves in a circle and it is called Molinete (meaning little windmill). From the ladies perspective there may be long durations of a song where she is dancing a Molinete over and over as the leader changes his movements. This is doable once the leader had led the Molinete so many times that he can continue leading the Molinete even as his feet do something different.

The challenge for the follower here is to maintain her elegant lines and composure as she allows her Molinete to morph and twist and turn in to different directions until it may not quite resemble the Molinete she has practiced. As the Molinete is shaped and turned it becomes a mesmerizing Zen-ful zone from which to ply her elegance.

We will explore some famous patterns. Then we will dissect these patterns in order to open you to the many possibilities of dancing the Molinete together and separately.

Often times the Molinete is left out of practice because it can make one dizzy. We have exercises and disciplines that will reduce the dizziness as you learn the ins and outs of the Molinete!

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Tango Boot Camp in Tucson

By rusty, on August 16th, 2010
4 Hour Argentine Tango Workshop September 25th -Argentine Tango Boot Camp in Tucson, AZ Enganche- Barrida – Gancho – the perfect Sequence Intermediate and above This is the perfect sequence because of the technique you will master as you integrate the movements. Location: 3305 N Pebble Rapids Place Tucson, AZ 85712 Tucson, AZ – 520-468-5536 Saturday Sept. 25th 1:00 . . . → Read More: Tango Boot Camp in Tucson
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Intro to Tango and Beyond Workshop September 25-26, 2010

By rusty, on August 15th, 2010
\”The formulation of a problem is often more essential than its solution…\” – Albert Einstein June 26th, 2010 1:00 – 5:00 PM Top Four Fundamental Must Know Milonga Movements Perfect to Follow Intro To Tango Workshop June 27th 1:00-2:30 PM Traspie and Milonga Rhythms This is an all levels class – whether you are new to tango or have years of experience this class is for you. . . . → Read More: Intro to Tango and Beyond Workshop September 25-26, 2010
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The History of Tango

By rusty, on August 2nd, 2010

Argentine Tango – The Quick Version

One of the fascinating things about tango is it’s deeply historical mysterious origins. The history of tango is mysterious not in that no one knows the history of tango but rather, the history of tango is a bit of a mystery because tango was not fully recognized or acknowledged during . . . → Read More: The History of Tango

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