On 7/29-30 weekend in Dallas, there was "Shades of Tango", a Stage Tango production.
The show was led by two lead Argentine Tango couples, George and Jairelbhi Furlong and Hugo Patyn and Celina Rotundo.
The Furlongs base in Dallas, and Hugo and Celina often visit and stay there from Buenos Aires.
There were three other couples (Carlos and Maureen, Allen and Jennifer, and David and Martha Wells from OKC), and musicians (Eduardo/pianist, Mariano/bandneon player, Mark/violinist, and Roberto/guitarist).
Of course, as a stage production, more people were involved in the backstage (theater manager, lighting, acoustic effects, filming, make-up, dress, reception, etc). Lots of efforts went in to the show.
The show had 24 musical numbers and a good size; 45 min Act 1-(15min intermission)-45min Act 2. As the title says, the show displayed a variety of aspects of contemporary Stage Argentine Tango; beautiful Nuevo, playful Vals, comedic Milonga and serious Tango in segments.
As a Stage professionals' production, there were many aerials, lifts, drops, dips, trio and acts,....very entertaining mix of "Shades of Tango". If you watch this production, you can watch all-the-goodies of contemporary Stage Argentine Tango.
If you missed it, .......don't miss this show next time. For any art/culture, it is very important to see the real deal, and the show was the real deal.
Tango has many faces, and this type of show is an important part of the Tango as a culture.
As a culture, it is something that is inherited and passed on from people to people. My friends participated from OKC as dancers, and were mentored by the lead couples. That should be a great experience for the friends. I am glad for them. Good work well done.
[After the show, backstage]
Afterwards, I attended a milonga at PJ's, having plenty of fun, befriended with people there, and drove back to OKC. [I got a grant deadline on this Wed (8/3), and am pretty hectic.]
It was a good weekend for me. I should do this more often.
