Studio TangoVida

Jennifer Bratt and Ney Melo are a special couple. They smartly bring together their Argentine Tango teaching style the seriousness of Tango and the fun attitude of learning how to do it right. In every single class class, we learn something. It could be something as simple as mere connection with each other (without even taking one single step). It could be learning a pattern that looks complicated. But they have a way of reading the class dynamics and then proceed to break it down to the level that is just perfect for that particular night. We always have a smile on our face at the end of each class knowing that it time and money well spent. Thank you Ney and Jennifer for creating an unique studio for us in San Francisco. Best wishes to Studio TangoVida wherever it goes …

Ney and Jennifer not only are great teachers, they are genuine people, amazing dancers and a lot of fun.
My boyfriend and I have been taking classes with them for two years now and went with them on our first trip to Argentina. We couldn’t have had better teachers or tour guides.
As other people have mentioned, their studio has a way of becoming a social center pretty quickly, with a friendly welcome, a group of regular students and a bottle of red wine in the corner, a class will become a practica and a practica will become a party.
As dancers, they are gorgeous to watch. As a woman, I have to say that Jennifer is my absolute favorite teacher to study styling and adornments. Her feet are like no others on youtube and her grace and precision are not only amazing, but she has a wonderful ability to communicate the technique behind the style.
They are wonderful teachers, great people and did I mention that Jennifer also is a great help with my rather incurable comme il faut shoe addiction. :)

Ney and Jennifer are the best. They are warm, energetic and patient. They are also experts at Tango, having committed years in the States and in Argentina to practice.
The group lessons are fun. Both Ney and Jennifer get even first-​time beginners to relax and enjoy.
If you can afford it, I highly recommend a private lesson to get started. This worked well for my fiancée and me.
As Ney said once, they are not just teaching dance, they are teaching love.

Ney and Jennifer have a fun clear teaching style. I recommend them to anyone who is starting or diving deep into tango.
I don’t go often because parking is hard! If you have a Muni pass Tango Vida is a great place to start tangoing.
=== Update 2009÷9÷1
Tango Vida closed last week :(
Ney and Jennifer will be teaching at La Pista once a week. :)

My husband and I started going to Tango Vida a few months ago. Neither of us had danced Tango before, and my husband had never taken dance classes, so were complete beginners. We signed up for the $ 25 first month promotion. Jennifer and Ney were so friendly that we instantly felt welcomed and comfortable at the studio. The class feels more like a casual fun party than a dance class– they even serve complimentary wine which helps lighten the mood. Ney and Jennifer are fantastic instructors. They are great at communicating and explaining complicated steps and subtle movements. They are patient and very helpful when you have a question or get confused. We got married last week and we wanted to dance Tango at our wedding, so we had a private lesson with Ney and Jennifer to help us create a dance especially for our wedding. In only one hour, they coordinated an entire dance and made it look like we had been dancing Tango for years! It has only been a few months, but we feel like we have learned the fundamentals of Tango and we are so excited to continue taking classes at Tango Vida for a long time.

Tango is the dance of love, and I love Tango Vida!
Instructors Ney and Jennifer are marvelous~ they communicate dance steps and nuances clearly and with humor. Their sheer enthusiasm for the dance show in their thoughtfulness in teaching. When they demonstrate the steps, it is truly beautiful.
Their charming studio also offers beginning salsa, yoga and a few other classes.

Also through the month of February they are offering a $ 25 Recession Special for new students and those unemployed.
They also sell Comme Ill Faut tango shoes from Argentina. These shoes are a work of art. They are usually made in batches of 20 and can be worn as street shoes. Check out their website for more details. Carrie Bradshaw would be envious of these shoes.

i love it! perfect for anyone who wants to learn a bit of tango and have a great time doing it! even extremely clumsy and uncoordinated people (i am in that category) will enjoy these classes and probably improve their postures and get a little workout while they’re at it :)
ney and jennifer are very talented and professional instructors who know how to correct mistakes and provide guidance while maintaining a fun and constructive environment. i enjoyed myself and would recommend tango vida to anyone who has ever considered taking a dance lesson!!!

Warning: If you go here, you will be hopelessly hooked, and your credit card will feel it…
I had never done tango before but want to learn before I go to Argentina this fall, and someone recommended Ney and Jennifer as excellent teachers. I’m so glad I tried this place. I went last night and enjoyed it so much that I went back tonight.
Ney and Jennifer do a great job of breaking everything down; the fancy stuff all builds on the basics. The Fundamentals classes are very beginner-​friendly, but there are more advanced dancers taking them too, giving you the chance to work with a range of partners. The class I took last night had about 10 people; tonight there were three of us. There was a lot more individual attention tonight, obviously, but Ney and Jennifer made sure to work with everyone even when there were more people. Plus you’ll learn from your partner!
The studio itself is small and intimate, with thoughtful amenities like mint water, coffee, wine and cookies. And the shoes — OMG, the shoes are so beautiful. I’m wondering how long it will be until I give in and buy some. Probably not long…
Prices seem reasonable to me – drop-​ins are $ 20, or you can pay less by buying a pass. The first class is free, so what are you waiting for? Give it a try!
P. S. Girls (or guys who want to learn to follow), check out the ladies technique class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It was such a tough workout that my entire lower body hurt for days — in a good way! There’s not much action but a lot of balance exercises that are harder than they look. It’s like Pilates but standing up. Ow!

TangoVida is a lovely studio! This is a great place to learn tango and get a little workout, because:
— The teachers are helpful and fun.
–The studio space is beautiful and intimate.
I highly recommend TangoVida to beginners who are either new to tango or even to dance. Ney and Jennifer are very inviting so, the classes are not intimidating at all.