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What is TANGO?
Wednesday, February 24, 2027
6:00 PM Tango Dance Class
7:15 PM Lecture & Dance Demonstration
A Lecture and Tango Dance Demonstration
masterclass, dance, history, and music
Featuring:
Ignacio Varchausky, tango historian
Carolina Jaurena, tango dance
Guillermo Merlo, tango dance
Pablo Jaurena, bandoneon
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 Guillermo Merlo, 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.
Level A Tickets: $60
Level B Tickets: $45
Level C Tickets: $25
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
6:00 PM Tango Dance Class
7:15 PM Lecture and Dance Demonstration Begin
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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