The Argentinean Embassy - 18th February 2008

Tango Nirvana were delighted to be asked along with other Tango promotors in the country to a Tango evening at the Embassy on the 18th February.

We all arrived at 5pm and were treated to two talks by distinguished members of the Tango Community. The first was by Christine Denniston, a renowned dancer and scholar who has immersed herself in the Tango world for many years. She gave a talk about key Argentine Tango music recordings of the 20th century. She had many examples of old recordings which she played to put across her points. It was an interesting talk and gave a real insight into how the music developed and what people mean when they talk of 'the Golden Age'.

The second talk was given by one of the world's most distinguished choreographers and dancers - Miguel Angel Zotto who, with his Dance Company, Tango X 2, is just finishing their latest run at the Peacock Theatre in London.

He talked about 'the Greatest Dancers Ever', accompanied by some marvellous old photos and film footage which clearly showed the progression of the dance and which was fascinating to see.

After the talks and some refreshments we were treated to a short performance by some of Miguels dancers in one of the beautiful old rooms at the Embassy. The evening of course dissolved into a dance for everyone, which was lovely especially with the beautiful surroundings.

One of the reasons for the evening was to promote a new book about Tango by Christine Denniston called 'The Meaning of Tango'. I would highly recommend it as it is clearly written and full of interesting facts about Tango, it's origins and development. If you are interested in buying a copy, (it costs £9.99), we are shortly going to be receiving a small quantity. Please let me know and I will reserve a copy for you!