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SaMel Tanz exists to entertain and enlighten audiences by sharing innovative and physical dance explorations of the human experience.

In 2007, at York University’s Fine Arts Frosh week, Sam and Mel were acquainted during a meet n' greet activity. Shortly after they discovered they were enrolled in the same program, classes and had inevitably had the same vision for their dance careers. Immediately they became inseparable. Spending countless hours in the dance studio, their passion for dance craved more than the classroom and the

y ventured out into other dance cultures including dancing together on the York’s Hip Hop team “stylewize.”

While in their 3rd year of studies Sam and Mel travelled to Chichester, England on a 6 month university exchange program. There, they were exposed to contemporary dance in an entirely new light. Floorwork became their new best friend. Capoeria, Contact Improv, Cunningham and Physical Theatre were added into Sam and Mel’s dance vocabulary. Their understanding of space and movement greatly changed as they travelled to different Eurpoean cities, watching performances and taking classes ultimately igniting their vision of creating their own dance company. After completing University, Sam and Mel continued to perform together, immersing themselves in the Toronto dance scene, (commercial, contemporary, Hip hop, latin) as well as reflecting in their own work as SaMel. 5 years later, their versatile their backgrounds have influenced and created captivating movement and stories; SaMel Tanz is now in the works of debuting their first full length show to be premiered this coming fall 2015.

07/30/2025

CALGARY...HERE WE COME!

04/06/2024

Did you think we were gonna stop at only four SaMel Tanz community classes? Here are four more!

Steps & Styles! with SaMel Tanz will be coming back for another four classes following their current workshop. Workshops will include icebreakers, a warmup, foundational knowledge, and choreography in a fun, creative, and safe environment.

Choose your date(s) below:

💃 Class 1: Salsa - April 30
🩰 Class 2: Contemporary - May 14
👯‍♀️ Class 3: Repertory - May 21
🎧 Class 4: Hip hop - May 28

Learn more and register for one or all of these FREE classes here: https://ow.ly/GE3150R9A22

[Image description: A photo of the two members of SaMel Tanz wearing lavender two-piece suits in an open stance. Melissa is touching Samantha's shoulder. They're in a dance studio.]

04/02/2024

Starting tonight!

Steps and Styles! with SaMel Tanz starts tonight!

Join SaMel Tanz for a four-week workshop and discover new ways to free yourself of limitations and embody all that you are in the present.

Today's class will focus on contemporary dance and will take place at Meridian Hall. If you can't make it tonight, don't worry! There are three more classes to go: ⬇️

🎧 Class 2: Hip Hop - April 9
💃 Class 3: Salsa - April 16
🩰 Class 4: Repertory - April 23

Learn more and register for one or all of these FREE classes here: https://www.tolive.com/Event-Details-Page/reference/Steps-and-Styles-with-SaMel-Tanz-2024?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sameltanz2024&utm_content=april22024

[Image description: A photo of SaMel Tanz in a studio. They're lying on their backs on the wooden floor. They have their arms and legs in the air as if they're in the middle of a dance move.]

03/27/2024

SPRING IS HERE!
And so is STEPS & STYLES wit SaMel Tanz 2024!

We had an amazing time last year running these workshops so we wanted to come back and give the community more! Experience a different style each week, expand your movement and have fun with us!

Starting April 2 - every Tuesday 6-7pm at Meridian Hall Rehearsal Hall.

April 2 - Contemporary
April 9 - Hip Hop
April 16 - Salsa
April 23 - Repertory

Register using the link in our bio!

These workshops are in partnership with TO Live.

03/04/2024

11/21/2023

THANK YOU✨🥊🥰

We are still coming down from the epic high we experienced last week and are BEYOND grateful to ALL attendees who came from far and wide to witness the premiere of CHAMPIONESS presented by .

Having so many people who have witnessed our journey from the beginning be present for this new work was monumental AND having those who have never experienced anything like it before made the work even more special! And everyone in between from different walks of life - thank you so much for coming!!!

Huge shoutout to our dancers for slaying it every night! and production team for making this dream come to life! So many laughs and constant encouragement and support from everyone- we are forever grateful for you champs✨✨💕 .m.mohan
Tina!

We look forward to discussing the future of this new production and cherishing how beautiful our community of supporters are 💖

11/18/2023

Closing Night 🥊✨💖

Tonight is your last chance to witness these incredible women dance their hearts and bodies out for CHAMPIONESS presented by

The love and support from audiences has been amazing thus far and we cannot wait to share this journey with more of you tonight!

There are still some tickets available - check link in bio!

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11/16/2023

Today is the day!! 🥊🥊🥊 the world premiere of CHAMPIONESS hits the stage tonight!! 😬😬 presented by DanceWorks 🥰

We have poured our hearts and souls into creating CHAMPIONESS 🤩 We cannot wait to share with the world this beautiful work with you all!

This would not be even possible without and for believing in us and presenting us! The support from the funded by the City of Toronto. Our creative team .m.mohan Tina Fushell ♥️♥️

Our sponsors & donors IG Wealth (Vanno Ort), Benson & Kearley, .karen.ngo

And most importantly CHAMPIONESS is the essence of each of our beautiful dancers/collaborators

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11/02/2023

Join us today at 1pm EST for another IG live. 🤩 This time we are chatting with the wonderfully talented

See you there!

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10/31/2023

Join me on today’s stories !

A day in the life of an artist … me… Irmita

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Address

1 Front St E
Toronto, ON
M5E 1B2

Website

http://www.sameltanz.com/

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