Saturday
Saturday August 5, 2006: Tango Performance
Tango Performance at the Horseshoe Theatre
Date Sat Aug 5
Time 8:00 pm
Cost: $10 each, pay at the door
Where: 315 E South St, Mt Vernon Mo
NO SMOKING NO ALCOHOL
Contact: Karen Whitesell 417-471-1001 kglass@mo-net.com
Details: An Argentine Tango Show featuring a cast of performers recognized the world over, including a live tango orchestra.
The cast is in Mt Vernon for the weekend Meet in the Middle tango festival, a gathering of social dancers from all over the country. This public showing is offered to demonstrate the Argentine Tango with the many facets it has to offer.
Robert Haulk of Portland OR, is the master of social dancing, together with Barbara Durr of Atlanta, GA, they show the authentic dancing of tango as seen in Buenos Aires, the birthplace of the tango. It's close, smooth, and answers only to the connection and the music.
Robin Thomas of New York City, together with his new partner, Jennifer Olsen, will mesmerize you with their command of this phenomenal dance, the tango. You'll say, "Now, how'd they do that?" Robin will show you, with a free lesson after the show, at the theatre.
Ney Melo and Jennifer Bratt, of NYC, are new partners this year, meshing their skills into a dynamic duo of flying legs and flowing passion you will love. See attached picture of 2005 performance.
Tom and Tonya Smith, now living in Las Vegas, or TNT, are definitely dynamite personalities to watch. They take social tango to that beautiful level and present it to you with all their heart and soul.
Korey Ireland of Kansas City, will be partnering with Mila from Russia, if, her visa comes through...Korey is the director of this special Horseshoe troupe. Together they bring to the stage the tango in all its glory, glamour, and glitz.
The highlight of the evening's performance is the Tango Orchestra, Tango Lorca, of Kansas City. Four pieces including, bass, keyboard, violin, and notably augmented by the presence of New York City's bandoneon virtuoso, Hector Del Curto.
The Bandoneon is the signature instrument of the tango orchestra, the squeeze box played on the lap. Hector is a true master of this instrument with a wealth of experience and accomplishments. In Buenos Aires Hector is widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation, having shared the stage with Pugliese, and Piazzolla, as well as a host of contemporary tango greats. He's also one of the busiest in the industry, currently involved in the Broadway revival of Forever Tango, as well as directing his own ensemble, Eternal Tango, Hector is also an active member of Fernando Otero's X-Tango, Pablo Ziegler's Quintet for the New Tango, Gustavo Moreto's Alas, and Pablo Alsan's Avantango.
For more information check out http://www.hectordelcurto.com
We are thrilled to be able to bring you artists of this caliber to Mt Vernon MO. Please show your support by your presence at the Horseshoe Theatre Sat Aug 5.
