Welcome to the world of Tango-Night, a breathtaking production by MDance Company that brought passion, energy, and artistry to the stage. Below, we offer a behind-the-scenes look at the cast, production, and a heartfelt message from the show's creator, Melanie Day.
A Dream Fulfilled: A Message from Melanie Day
"The things least essential for survival are precisely what make us human." – Savas Dimopoulos, Theoretical Physicist, Stanford University.
Dear audience, welcome! With tonight’s performance, I am fulfilling a childhood dream, and I am particularly thrilled to do so in the city that holds my heart – Bamberg.
Having grown up in southern Hesse, I spent nearly 20 years abroad, primarily living on the outskirts of London. In 2014, my husband and I moved to Bamberg, a city that holds many beautiful memories from my childhood, as I spent my school holidays here with my grandparents. In their memory, I dedicate this performance to them – two people who always believed in me and now watch over my family and me.
At the age of 14, I started my first dance group for a local carnival club, and we created successful programs for nearly five years. Even back then, I knew that dance was my calling. After much preparation, I am overjoyed to welcome you to this evening’s show.
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to my husband Paul, my sister Natascha König from Dancepoint, Dany Rüger and Werner Silzer from Body&Soul, my mother Anita König, and everyone involved in 'Tango-Night.' Without you, I would never have made it this far.
I hope you enjoy the journey I’m about to take you on. Let yourself be enchanted – all you need are three senses: sight, sound, and feeling. Enjoy the show!
Sincerely,
Melanie
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Meet the Cast of Tango-Night
Melanie Day
Producer, Choreographer, and Dancer
Melanie was born in Windhoek, Namibia, and completed her dance training in London and New York, specializing in jazz and musical theatre. She performed as a dancer and dance captain for Royal Caribbean International for many years and has worked on various film, cinema, and TV projects in Germany and England, including the successful TV series "Babylon Berlin." Since returning to Germany in 2014, she has been working as a freelance choreographer and dance instructor, and founded MDance Company in 2019.
Lorraine Bühl*
Singer
Lorraine began dancing at the age of 7 and trained in ballet, national dance, modern, jazz, musical theatre, and singing. She has won world titles at the Dance World Cup and is also a singer at various events.
Michaela Duhme
Singer
Michaela graduated as a musical performer in 2012 and has worked at theaters across Germany. She is currently performing at theaters in Ingolstadt and Bielefeld.
Thomas Rohe
Dancer
A Berlin-based dancer, Thomas has performed in numerous productions including Eurovision Young Dancers 2015 and has danced with the Siciliano Contemporary Ballet.
Silvan Ruprecht
Dancer
A versatile dancer who has worked with international choreographers and performed in productions such as "The Rocky Horror Show" and "My Fair Lady."
Marita Pohle
Dancer
Marita has danced in productions for Apassionata, Flo Rida, Lou Bega, and the Bregenzer Festspiele.
Judith Schroer
Dancer
Judith has been dancing since she was 3, and after completing professional training, she now works as a freelance dancer and choreographer.
Alicia Reuss
Dancer
Alicia has been competing in national and international dance competitions for over 10 years, earning numerous titles.
Dominik Blank
Dancer
Dominik is a freelance dancer and choreographer who has toured internationally and works regularly on dance projects in Germany and the Netherlands.
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