Testimonials

Here are a few things that my students, teacher trainees or seminar participants say about me. Some of the testimonials are in German.

About my work in tango

Melina is a wonderful teacher with a gentle and effective approach, she sees the heart of your dance and gives clear, practical advice. Her attention to each person, combined with her insights, makes every class a moment of discovery in how you move, listen and connect. I have been exploring tango with her for many years and I keep coming back for more. 
Alja Ferme, Slovenia (tango dj, dancer, teacher, organiser)

Melina Sedo has been accompanying me for many years and I always enjoy coming back to her. The content is clear and structured, communicated transparently in advance, and conveyed intensively and coherently in the time available. I particularly appreciate the balanced mix of theory and practice, as well as the opportunity to ask questions afterwards.
Conclusion: If you are looking for in-depth knowledge and practical implementation, this is the right place for you.
Michel Neumann, Germany (tango dj, dancer)

I’ve worked with Melina for the past 10 years in many different capacities – as a student, host, staff member, and friend – and I can honestly say she is an exceptional organizer and planner. She approaches every detail with incredible care, always keeping the participants’ experience at the center, so you feel supported from start to finish. She also has a rare gift for explaining complex ideas in a clear, grounded, and accessible way. Combined with the immense amount of work she puts into planning each event, this makes the experience deeply meaningful without ever feeling overwhelming. You can truly trust her process – Melina is deeply committed to creating experiences that are not only beautiful, but that genuinely support lasting outcomes for everyone involved.
Varvara, USA/Greece (tango dancer, teacher, organiser)

I appreciate Melina’s clear manner and structured guidance. Her seminars are clearly structured and the underlying concepts are well thought out. Every participant, whether they have more or less experience, is met at their current level. This means that everyone is encouraged, supported, and challenged, and can get the most out of the workshops for themselves.
Petra Fieber, Switzerland (tango dancer, organiser)

Melina is also one of the finest and most well known Tango DJs in Europe – she combines deep musical knowledge, visions of dance and deeply rooted emotions to create milongas with an incredibly close and intimate atmosphere – astounding.
Karlheinz Rein, Germany (tango dancer)

Melina has been my tango teacher for 10 years now and remains my most important mentor. As a tango event manager, I have had ample opportunity to enjoy lessons with many different international tango teachers. Among them were many very good teachers. But working with Melina has had the most lasting impact on me, even after 10 years. Her lessons are clear and precise, always extremely respectful – but also demanding. I like it when I am challenged, but at the same time it is ensured that I am not overwhelmed. I was often completely exhausted after class – and at the same time incredibly excited about what I had learned and newly acquired. Many of the compliments I repeatedly receive as a leader are clearly thanks to Melina. Thank you, Melina!
Imme Oldenburg, Germany (tango dancer, organiser)

Melina’s DJ seminar gave me the confidence to actually start playing music instead of just thinking about it. Working with her during teacher training completely shifted how I teach musicality. She and Detlef gave me actual tools to visualize and break down musical concepts so they land, instead of staying trapped in my head as feelings I can’t explain. What really stands out is how generous she is: always sharing materials, resources, practical things you can actually use. I really look up to her as a teacher, DJ, and dancer. She teaches what she dances and dances what she teaches.
Daniela Todorova, Scotland (tango dancer, teacher, and soon-to-be dj)

Working on your dance under Melina’s guidance is a unique experience. She is an extremely meticulous instructor, quick to identify both an issue and its underlying cause, and guide you toward improvement.
She is a teacher devoted to her work, always well-prepared, using interesting and creative teaching aids. What captivates me most about her is her ability to explain both the basics of organic movement and more advanced concepts of leading and following, as well as musical analysis.
Patrycja, Poland (tango dancer, dj, teacher)

Having attended Melina’s tango and bodywork classes for many years, I am continually impressed by her calm and well-organized teaching style. She creates a supportive environment that encourages exploration and growth, making it easy to try new things without feeling overwhelmed. I find her analytical skills are exceptional—she can quickly identify what will help each person move forward and communicates her insights in a way that is both clear and respectful. I always appreciate how she offers just the right amount of guidance, tailored to each individual’s needs. Through her classes, I have discovered new dimensions of movement and connection (to myself, my dancing partner and the music). I am also excited about her new focus on therapeutic dance and can highly recommend her to anyone seeking a thoughtful and effective instructor.
Susanne Zisky, Germany (tango dancer)

I have known Melina as a DJ for quite some time now, and I have heard her at various events (including my own). It has always been a pleasure to dance to her well-chosen music.
Tiziano Franzoi, Switzerland (tango dancer, dj, organiser, teacher)

We can recommend Melina as a dedicated tango DJ who assures the perfect flow of the ronda.
Marco Rossi & Beatrice Zernitz, Italy (tango dancers, organisers, teachers)

Die Anzahl der Workshops, an denen ich in SB teilgenommen habe, kann ich schon nicht mehr zählen. Allein der Umstand, dass ich immer wieder aus über 500 km Entfernung hoch motiviert hier hinkomme, sagt alles über Melinas Qualitäten als Mensch und Lehrerin. 
Immer erwartete mich und meinen Partner
– ein gut aufgebauter, vorbereiteter, strukturierter Unterricht mit einem ausgewogenen Verhältnis von Technik und kreativen, interessanten Bewegungsangeboten, in dem Musikalität, Gefühle und körperlicher Ausdruck eine überragende Rolle spielen; 
– eine zugewandte Unterrichtende mit einem Blick für persönliche Stärken aber auch Schwachpunkte, die sie mit angemessenen Hilfen auszugleichen versteht.
Spaß? Immer! 
Fazit: Unbedingt empfehlenswert!
Angelika, Deutschland (tango dancer)

About my work in Therapeutic Dance

Perfect training for body, mind, and soul.
Melina has a unique combination of didactically clear, step-by-step, and always well-founded teaching, along with a sharp eye for identifying where support is needed, and for inner and outer balance.
Despite having a severely damaged leg and no sense of music, I was enabled by Melina not only to lead and follow in Argentine tango, but also to profoundly understand and enjoy music while dancing.
Therapeutic dance with Melina helped me come into harmony with my injured body, expand my movement possibilities, and feel free and expressive again. Her work creates a rare balance of movement, relaxation, and emotional integration.
Kerstin Voswinkel, Germany

Im vergangenen Jahr habe ich bei dem Seminar „Tanzend zur Quelle“ teilgenommen. Melina hat von Beginn an eine Atmosphäre geschaffen, die es mir erlaubte, mich frei und dabei sicher zu fühlen. Melina war organisatorisch bestens vorbereitet und gleichzeitig flexibel und emphatisch im Umgang mit den individuellen Bedürfnissen der Teilnehmerinnen. Der Workshop hat mein Bewusstsein für meine Art, mich zu bewegen, geschärft. Er hat mich inspiriert und Spaß gemacht, da der Workshop inhaltlich und musikalisch abwechslungsreich gestaltet war.
Angela Carls, Germany

Ich habe Melina im Kontext mit Tango Argentino kennengelernt.
Sie stellt für mich immer eine bestens vorbereitete Lehrerin dar, sowohl was den Stoff als auch die technischen Voraussetzungen angeht. Vor allem hat die die Grundlagen der Materie tief durchdrungen und kann dies auch anschaulich und gut verwertbar mitteilen.
Sie hat sehr gut im Blick, was ihre Schüler tun und wo sie Unterstützung brauchen. Und die gibt sie auch sehr geduldig. Ihre Ausbildung als Psychologin ergänzt sie durch viel Empathie, so dass sie Schüler oder Kursteilnehmer gut entwickeln können.
Sasa Ranke, Psychotherapist, Germany

I highly recommend Melina as your guide in therapeutic dance.  She has been an important guide for me in the beauty of simplicity in dance. Moreover, she has dedicated her life to building a community of dancers who respect one another on and off the dance floor.  She has been a shining light as a pioneer. As a psychotherapist myself, I laud her for her continuing self-actualization, now seen in this high calling of therapeutic dance.  Let her guide you on the path she practices herself.   
Mark Word, Psychotherapist, Sarreguemines, France

Melina verbindet in ihrer professionellen Arbeit Achtsamkeit und Bewusstheit auf besondere Weise. Durch Tanz als bewusste Bewegung entsteht echte Verbindung und ein Raum, der innere Reflexion und persönliche Entwicklung fördert.
Martin, Deutschland