LMDC4 | 1 – 3 October 2010 | Malmö
Ariadna Naveira & Fernando Sanchez and Ney Melo & Jennifer Bratt
MAESTROS
Ariadna Naveira y Fernando Sanchez | In early 2009, Fernando and Ariadna got together both as dance partners, as well as partners in life, to bring us their particular brand of tango which is best described by the words, youthful authenticity and tradition..
Ariadna y Fernando are quite simply an inspirational couple from the new young tango generation, get ready to be mesmerized by their elegance and astounding creativity. We are proud to host this amazing couple on their first visit to Sweden.
Video 1 & Video 2
Read more at ariadnayfernando.com
Ariadna Naveira | Ariadna Naveria was born with her tango shoes on. The daughter of the legendary Gustavo Naveira and Olga Besio she took her first steps with her brother Federico Naviera, dancing together for 15 years. She graduated from the National School of Dance in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as a teacher of Dance in 2008. She has performed at the most prestigious Milongas and Theatres in Buenos Aires and has taught at Tango Festivals around the world. Her extended dance education, which has forged her as one of the more recognized dancers of her generation, includes corporal expression, contemporary dance, jazz, flamenco and folklore- all of them complementary to her tango dance. Ariadna was also an integral part of the Olga Besio's Ballet and worked in education with her mother in her tango classes for kids and adolescents. She participated in the film "Tango, no me dejes nunca", by Carlos Saura and in numerous short films in Japan and France among others.
A girl with many talents, Ariadna is also an outstanding leader, as well as a follower.
Here you can see a clip of her leading Ine´s Muzzopappa . Enjoy!
Fernando Sanchez |Fernando began very slowly in tango, without intention of making a professional career out of it. His first tango partner was Nayla Vacca, with whom he developed his first of many activities in Argentina and later, all over the world.
His teacher, Alfredo Maldonado, gave him the opportunity to perform in his first tango show, Casona del Teatro on Corrientes. This carved the way for appearances at several milongas in Buenos Aires including La Ideal, Salon Canning and Porteno y Bailarin. Tours also included countries like United Arab Emirates, England, New Zealand, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Brazil, both teaching and performing together until February of the 2009, at which time they decided to part ways. Soon afterwards Fernando formed a partnership with Ariadna and together they started a new path, giving tango the freshness that helps to maintain this dance alive all over the world.
Ney Melo & Jennifer Bratt | For the first time in Scandinavia we are proud to host Ney Melo and Jennifer Bratt with their elegant Villa Urquiza style of social tango. Ney and Jennifer’s 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 teaching, 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. They employ vivid images to illustrate technique and the essence of tango (both fundamental to dancing well) in whatever step is being shown.
Ney and Jennifer have recently taught and performed in Italy, Poland, Singapore, England Malaysia, Romania and Australia, as well as extensively all over North America. When they are not travelling they can be found in South Beach, Miami where have opened a new school "Tango Vida" (lank www.studiotangovida.com), the first school in Miami dedicated to the Villa Urquiza style of Argentine tango.
Ney Melo |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 tango instruction is sought out by beginning and advanced dancers, as well as other teachers and choreographers from all over the world.
Ney is a native New Yorker who has studied tango with masters of the Villa Urquiza and modern salon styles of tango. Ney is the creator of Tango Television which showcases the best tango dancers currently on the scene as well as rare footage of milongueros who shaped the dance.
Jennifer Bratt | Jennifer 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. She has widely taught her Followers Technique and Embellishment Bootcamps, and has a number of videos on YouTube showcasing her footwork . These famous feet, which have been studied intensely by most followers within tango will soon be appearing live in Malmö. Jennifer is also the author of the popular ASK MALEVA Tango Advice Column.
The fact that this is Jennifer’s first visit to Sweden is quite surprising as she actually has a Swedish heritage with her paternal grandparents Axel and Olga Bratt originating from Habo near the Lake Vattern. Welcome home Jennifer
MILONGAS
Friday 1 October 2010 | 21.30 - 03.00 | Palpitando Milonga
20:15 Workshop: Intro to ‘Villa Urquiza’Style - Ney Melo & Jennifer Bratt
21:30 Milonga starts
00:00 Show with Ney Melo & Jennifer Bratt
DJ | La Diva (SWE)
Price | 180 SEK
Adress | "The Church" Gråbrödersgatan 9, Malmö
Saturday 2 October 2010 | 21.30 - 04.00 | La Milonga Del Corazón
21:30 Milonga starts
00:00 Show with Ariadna Naveira & Fernando Sanchez
DJ | Luca Lamberti (ITA)
Price | 200 SEK
Adress | "The Church" Gråbrödersgatan 9, Malmö
Book in advance and pay 300 SEK for both Milongas
WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
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