terms & conditions

mel and jo calanglang

TEACHING

Terms & Conditions for Hire

Below please find the terms and conditions stated as of 1st January 2020 in hiring Mel & Jo for events, evening classes, DJ and/or Emcee Services. While some areas can be discussed and altered there are certain requirements that are non-negotiable and are marked with the symbol *.
Please contact Mel should you require further information at melcalanglang@yahoo.com.

Teaching Fees

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Our fee for teaching/coaching as a couple is £150 (GBP) per hour*

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Our fee for teaching/coaching individually is £100 (GBP) per hour*

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Expenses incurred (ie. travel, accommodations and food where applicable) are to be paid for/reimbursed by the event organiser.

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Our minimum hours of work for an event 2 hours per day.

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Our maximum hours of work for an event is 6 hours per day*.

Private Lessons Fees

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Our fee for private lessons is £50 per student per hour.

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Room hire (if required) is to be paid by the student and will be added to the total fees.

Travel

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Our preference is to personally book our own travel (air, train, car, etc.) and be reimbursed after the event.

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In the situation that the event organiser needs to book the flights we ask if they can book us on a direct flight from London Heathrow airport. For the booking of flights and/or any visa application needed, we can provide our biographical information to the organiser upon request. This includes full names, DOB, passport etc.

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We prefer to be booked on flights with British Airways or a oneworld Alliance airline..

Accommodation

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We prefer to have a bed and our own room.*

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We can be hosted or placed in a hotel.

Food

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Should the organisers be providing meals at the event, the following dietary requirements need observation:
Jo is vegetarian (i.e. no beef, pork, lamb, chicken, fish and any land or sea animal. Cheese and dairy products are fine. Eggs are acceptable only within and omelette, quiche or mixed with baked foods).
Mel is an omnivore.

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We can also purchase our own meals at a local café, market or restaurant and be reimbursed later.

Safe space note

While it seems like a very strange thing to have here, we will not work at an event where the following people are in attendance:

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Steven Mitchell

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Max Pitruzzella

Both of these men were prominent fixtures on our dance scene and have been exposed as using their position of power to sexually abuse women in our dance scene. Likewise, we will not attend events run by organisers that intend to or have hired these individuals since the accounts of their respective deeds have come to light as these men should have no place in our dance scene.
In addition we decline to attend events that hire any dancer where allegations about their predator behaviour is currently undergoing judiciary hearings.
If you’d like more information about this, please let us know.

All fees & expenses incurred are included in an invoice sent to the event organiser after the event, to be paid within 30 days of receipt.

DJ MEL

Terms & Conditions for Hire

Below please find the terms and conditions for hiring Mel as dj or emcee. While some areas can be discussed and altered there are certain requirements that are non-negotiable and are marked with the symbol *.
Please contact mel should you require further information at melcalanglang@yahoo.com.

DJ Fees

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Mel's DJ fee is £25 (GBP) per hour or included in the Emcee/Head DJ fee if he is Emcee-ing/Head DJ at the same event.

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Expenses incurred (i.e. travel, accommodations and food where applicable) are to be paid by the event organiser.

Emcee/Head DJ Fees

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The fee for Mel to Emcee and/or be the main DJ (head DJ) is £100 (GBP) per night.

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Expenses incurred (i.e. travel, accommodations and food where applicable) are to be paid by the event organiser.

Travel

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My preference is to personally book his own travel (air, train, car, etc.) and be reimbursed after the event.

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In the situation that the event organiser needs to book the flights I ask if they can book me on a direct flight from London Heathrow airport.

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In the situation that the event organiser needs to book the flights we ask if they can book us on a direct flight from London Heathrow airport. For the booking of flights and/or any visa application needed, we can provide our biographical information to the organiser upon request. This includes full names, DOB, passport etc.

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Mel prefers to be booked on flights with British Airways or a oneworld Alliance airline..

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In the event that Jo will be travelling with Mel, we will charge only for the cost of one person for air fare.

Accommodation

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Mel prefers to have a bed and our own room.*

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Mel can be hosted or placed in a hotel.

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In the event that Jo will be travelling with me, we will charge only for the cost of one person if we are placed into a hotel.

Food

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Should the organisers be providing meals at the event, the following dietary requirements need observation:
Mel is an omnivore.

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I can also purchase my own meals at a local café, market or restaurant and be reimbursed later.

Safe spaces

While it seems like a very strange thing to have here, I will not work at an event where the following people are in attendance:

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Steven Mitchell

-

Max Pitruzzella

Both of these men were prominent fixtures on our dance scene and have been exposed as using their position of power to sexually abuse women in our dance scene. Likewise, I will not attend any event run by organisers that intend to or have hired these individuals since the accounts of their respective deeds have come to light. These men should have no place in our dance scene.
In addition I decline to attend events that hire any dancer where allegations about their predator behaviour is currently undergoing judiciary hearings.
If you’d like more information about this, please let me know.

All fees & expenses incurred are included in an invoice sent to the event organiser after the event, to be paid within 30 days of receipt.

Upcoming Gigs

2026

2027

Current Biography

Below you'll find information about the dance career for Mel and Jo. This information can be used as promotional content for your website or any other media related marketing.

Mel and Jo

Mel and Jo are dance enthusiasts who dedicate their time to encourage swing dancing in the United Kingdom. Being familiar with lindy hop and blues, their current passion is mastering Balboa and Bal-swing - a journey of continuous learning.

They started salsa dancing in Singapore and after moving to the United Kingdom in 2000, they began their journey in swing dancing. After dancing lindy hop, charleston and blues for several years they then fell in love with Balboa and became dedicated to learning this dance from 2008. However, they still love and continue dancing all styles to this day.

Jo has been athletic since she was a teenager and currently holds a brown belt in Xen-Do Martial Arts.
Mel, who also accomplished medals in various sports, was a break-dancer and a DJ in his younger years. From this personal experience, they apply the techniques of physical motion to help them understand and master the nature of dance movement. Both of them also currently practice Tai Chi martial arts to help with body conditioning and training.

Currently, you can find them social dancing and competing at various events across Europe and the United States. They also teach Balboa/Bal-swing throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. Their “down-to-earth” and positive attitude helps to make the classes they teach not only informative but also very enjoyable. Mel still continues his love for music as a DJ and emcee at dance events across Europe and North America.

Their aspirations to be balboa ambassadors stems from their drive to continuously learn and share the passion and knowledge of dance to enthusiasts alike.

Mel

Mel, known for bringing his enthusiasm and charisma to any dance floor, is a dance instructor who dedicates his time to encouraging swing dancing in the United Kingdom, Europe and North America.

He began his dancing and musical background as a break-dancer and DJ in his teenage years in Canada and has been dancing and competing in swing events across Europe and the United States since 2002.

Having experience with Lindy Hop and Blues, Mel's current passion lies in mastering Balboa and Bal-Swing - a journey of continuous learning. He has been teaching Balboa in Europe since 2011 and his technical, "down-to-earth" and positive approach to learning helps to make the classes he teaches not only informative but also a fun experience.

Mel's aspiration to be an ambassador for Balboa stems from a drive to continuously learn and share his passion of Balboa to enthusiasts alike.

Jo

After falling in love with swing dancing 15 years ago, Jo’s real joy is in social dancing. Currently you can find Jo teaching Balboa throughout the United Kingdom and Europe with her life partner Mel Calanglang.

Jo is known for her warmth and friendliness at social events as well as her fun and motivating teaching style. Her straight forward approach to understanding and analysing technique, coupled with her natural ability to encourage others, enables people to realise their dancing potential. Always striving to master personal technique and partnership skills, Jo’s desire is to share her passion for Balboa with others.

DJ Mel

Mel extends his love for music and dance in being a disc jockey. He began spinning vinyl records as a teenage mix-master, dj’ing dance music (hip-hop, house, New Wave, EDM, pop, etc.) at night clubs, weddings and house parties in Canada.

After moving to the United Kingdom, Mel now devotes his dj’ing to Jazz, Soul and R&B music. He specialises in 1930-1960’s big band but also mixes in some other genres and local talent to keep things interesting. For over 20 years Mel has been a guest, regular and head DJ, emcee and co-ordinator for various events and organisations throughout Europe and North America.

If you're looking for a DJ, why not contact DJ Mel. You won't be disappointed.

CALENDAR

Below is a list of upcoming events that we are committed to either teach, DJ, Emcee or attend. To view future events please select the year and a pop-up calendar will appear.

Upcoming Events

2026

2027

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

Should you wish to use photos or videos of us for marketing and promotional purposes, feel free to download the content below.

Promotional Photos

Mel & Jo Colour Promo Photo
(2024)

Mel & Jo Colour Promo Photo
(2024)

Mel & Jo Colour Promo Photo
(2024)

Mel & Jo Colour Promo Photo
(2024)

Mel & Jo Colour Promo Photo
(2024)

Jo Colour Promo Photo
(2024)

Mel Colour Promo Photo
(2024)

Teachers Dance
(NuBalboa 2024)

DJ Mel
(NuBalboa 2024)

MC Mel
(Barcelona Balboa Weekend 2024)

Mel & Jo
(CalBal Classic 2014)

Videos

Teacher Demo with Holly and Zilong
(Brescia Balboa Series 2025)

2025 LBC Social Night -Jo and Mel Slow Balboa.mp4

Slow Balboa
(LBC Social Night 2025)

2024 Bal Spring Break (Mel & Jo Demo).mp4

Teacher Demo
(Bal Spring Break 2024)

Mel & Jo Spotlight Wild Card Finals (Calbal Cassic 2019).mp4

Wild Card Finals Spotlight
(Calbal Classic 2019)

melandjo@calanglang.com

+44 7595837938