The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon 10 years ago affected the lives of many people in countless ways. For Ney Melo, an investment banker who worked across the street from the Twin Towers, the events of Sept. 11 led to a major career change as he moved away from Wall Street and into the dance studio.
“I think if I had not seen how quickly one’s life can end, I probably wouldn’t have taken the steps to change my life,” he said.
After the attacks, Mr. Melo says, he was looking for a distraction, and he responded to a poster for tango lessons. He was hooked, and soon met his dance partner, Jennifer. To hear their story, which is featured on Yahoo!, watch the video
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TARA PARKER-POPE for The New York Times
