Mingle @ Mingei
What is TANGO? - English
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
7:00 - 8:15 PM PDT
A Lecture and Tango Dance Demonstration
exploring the music, the moves, and the magic of tango
Renowned tango historian Ignacio Varchausky joins us from Buenos Aires to unpack the rhythm of tango—from the music to the dance floor. This lecture, complete with a dance and bandoneon demonstration, reveals how the rhythms, melodies, and iconic steps of tango intertwine. Participants will discover how the dance becomes an extension of the music itself, expressing the passion, precision, and unmistakable pulse of the Río de la Plata. Joining Ignacio are world-class tango dancers Carolina Jaurena and Anton Domansky, coming from New York to illuminate how the music transforms into movement. Through history, musical insight, and live demonstrations, the essence of tango comes vividly to life.
This program will also be given in Spanish at 5:00 PM. Buy tickets for the Spanish program here.
Ignacio Varchausky, tango historian
Carolina Jaurena, tango dance
Anton Domansky, tango dance
Pablo Jaurena, bandoneon
Level A Tickets: $60
Level B Tickets: $45
Level C Tickets: $25
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
6:30 PM Doors Open
7:00 PM Lecture Begins
PLANNING YOUR EVENING
Explore the Exhibitions of Mingei International Museum
Mingei International Museum offers insightful exhibitions on arts and culture. Admission to Mingei International Museum is included in the purchase of your ticket to What is TANGO? The museum will be open prior to the concert and will stay open until 8:00 pm.
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