Argentine Nights: Celebrating Tango

Argentine Nights: Celebrating Tango
Tango Connection
Thursday, October 04, 2007 8:00PM
Peter Norton Symphony Space

Broadway at 95th St

New York

Tango Connection, the new 13-member tango ensemble formed by world-renowned dancer Mariela Franganillo celebrates tango, from its early roots to classic and modern interpretations. Franganillo, who performed in Broadway’s Forever Tango, brings inspiration and innovation to this romantic and evocative art form with her company of leading Argentine musicians and dancers, including partner Fernando Rodriguez; Natalia Hills and Francisco Forquera; Sabrina and Ruben Veliz; and Sara Grdan and Ivan Terrazas.

Co-sponsored by Barnard/Columbia Latin Heritage Committee & the Consulate General of in New York .

Tickets $45, $35

WMI Friends $40, $30

Students $15

Argentine Nights: Tango!
Fontango with Roxana Fontan
Saturday, October 06, 2007 8:00 pm
Peter Norton Symphony Space

Broadway at 95th St

New York

Roxana Fontan, “The Voice of Buenos Aires” and one of tango’s leading singers, directs an ensemble of musicians and dancers from Argentina in a passionate and sensuous evening of tango. Ms. Fontan, whose extensive career has brought her to stages throughout the world, toured with Tango X 2 and appeared in Carlos Saura’s Tango. The group’s dancers—Corina de la Rosa and Julio Balmaceda, and Dana Frigoli and Pablo Villarraza—appeared in Forever Tango and Tango Magic.

Tickets $45, $35

WMI Friends $40, $30

Students $15