Ney Melo & Jennifer Bratt Oct. 20-22 Ney Melo and Jennifer Bratt of NYC & Buenos Aires dance an elegant style of social tango rooted in the traditions of the Villa Urquiza barrio 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.
NEY MELO is among the best of the new generation of Argentine Tango dancers. His "close-embrace" tango style evolved from his experiences in the milongas of Buenos Aires and his extensive studies with masters of the Villa Urquiza and nuevo styles: Jorge Dispari y La Turca, Chicho Frumboli , and Julio Balmaceda & Corina de La Rosa, among others. Known for his innovative teaching methods and passion for teaching, he has recently taught in Singapore, Malaysia, Romania, Australia, at the Portland Valentango, the DC Tango Marathon, and the Toronto TangoFest. For JENNIFER BRATT, the intimate contact between two people in tango and the rhythms inherent in the music facilitate a level of communication that is profound beyond words. She advises followers on finding that meditative place between relaxation and alertness and works with them to develop the very delicate balance between being too light and too heavy. She has taught and performed extensively in major cities and at festivals all over the United States as well as internationally, and is well known for her Followers Technique and Embellishment Bootcamps. More on Ney & Jennifer is at www.close-embrace.com. BEGINNERS SPECIAL (those dancing less than 3 months): Only $15 for the Tango Fundamentals/Practica (Friday) or the Womens/Mens Bootcamps (Saturday) ($30 for both classes) PARTY SCHEDULE ============== SOCIAL PRACTICA --------------- 9:00-11:00pm Wilkins School & Community Center (Included with Friday workshop or $5) MILONGA PICANTE --------------- 9:30pm-1:30am DJ James Freed of Ann Arbor Robs Place (2nd floor) 3519 Butler Street (Butler & 35th St) $10 http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=3519+Butler+St&csz=15201&country=us&new=1&name=&qty= WORKSHOP SCHEDULE ================= Friday, Oct. 20 (Wilkins School) -------------------------------- 7:00-7:30pm Registration & Warm-up 7:30-9:00pm 1. Tango Fundamentals: Keys to Musicality & Tango Moments (All levels). Novices welcome. 9:00-11:00pm Social Practica. Saturday, Oct. 21 (Wilkins School) ---------------------------------- Noon-12:30pm Registration 12:30-2:00pm 2A. Womens Bootcamp: Technique & Embellishments (All levels) 12:30-2:00pm 2B. Mens Bootcamp: Technique & Footwork (All levels) 2:15-3:45pm 3. Syncopas: Finding Them in the Music & in Your Dance (Int) 4:00-5:30pm 4. Vals: Playing with Turns and the Music (Int) Sunday, Oct. 22 (Church of the Redeemer) ---------------------------------------- 1:00-1:30pm Registration & Warmup 1:30-3:00pm 5. Milonga con Traspie I: Musicality & Technique (Int) 3:30-5:00pm 6. Milonga con Traspie II: More Advanced Vocabulary (Int/Adv) WORKSHOPS COST ============== 1 class...$25 2 classes...$45 3 classes...$65 4 classes...$80 5 classes...$95 All classes...$110 All classes & milonga...$115 BEGINNERS SPECIALS (for those dancing less than 3 months): Only $15 for the Tango Fundamentals/Practica (Friday) or the Womens/Mens Bootcamps (Saturday) Discounts --------- Early Bird: $10 off if paid/postmarked by Tues, Oct. 17 Travelers (traveling 100+ miles): 10% off Early Bird Travelers: $15% off if paid/postmarked by Tues, Oct. 17 Host Discount: 10% off per guest taking workshops PRIVATE LESSONS =============== Privates are $80 with both Ney & Jennifer (an excellent deal!). Limited availability. To schedule, call Trini at 412-521-1476 or email [email protected]. LOCATION INFORMATION ==================== Wilkins School & Community Center --------------------------------- 7604 Charleston Ave WSCC is located off Exit 7 (Edgewood/Swissvale) of I-376. Travel towards Edgewood on S. Braddock Avenue. Turn left onto Sanders Avenue. Turn left onto Milton Avenue (1 block). Church of the Redeemer ---------------------- 5700 Forbes Ave http://www.redeemerpittsburgh.org/red_directions.htm Robs Building -------------- 3519 Butler Street http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=3519+Butler+St&csz=15201&country=us&new=1&name=&qty= --------- REGISTRATION FORM (print this part) ---------- NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: EMAIL: ___ Leader ___ Follower WORKSHOPS: ____ Fri. 1. Tango Fundamentals ____ Sat. 2A. Womens Bootcamp ____ Sat. 2B. Mens Bootcamp ____ Sat. 3. Syncopas ____ Sat. 4. Vals ____ Sun. 5. Milonga con Traspie I ____ Sun. 6. Milonga con Traspie II ____ Milonga Picante $10 (no discounts) I am using the following discounts and specials: ____ Early Bird ____ Travelers ____ Early Bird Travelers ____ Host (number of guests ______) ____ Beginners Special Total Enclosed $ _______________ Send checks payable to Trini Regaspi 3 Musgrave St. Pittsburgh, PA 15207 PATangoS - Pittsburgh Argentine Tango Society Our Mission: To make Argentine Tango Pittsburgh's most popular social dance. http://www.pitt.edu/~mcph/PATangoWeb.htm __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
