Saturday 8th of June 
Story of Tango
Inspired by 'The Man on the Pink Corner'
Literary event
​(followed by a tango class & milonga)


 This is multi-media event  (dramatization, dance and musings) is inspired by "El Hombre de la Esquina Rosada", "The  Man on the Pink Corner", one of the most famous short stories by the great Argentinian writer, Jorge Luis Borges.
The story is set in the early days of tango, before it crossed the Atlantic to  become sophisticated in the salons of Paris, later to return to Argentina, now  elegant and acceptable in respectable places…  Borges' story shows us a mythic tango before gentrification, the tango of the compadrito ­- the thugs  and low-lifes who frequented the milongas. The story begins with a dance, ends with a knife fight and is imbued  with the spirit of the arrabal.
To the accompaniment of classics from the Golden Age of tango music, an actor will improvise a narrative, with the high points dramatized by renowned Tango performers Simona Zaino and Hernán Catvin. Tango student and  writer Liz McSkeane will introduce the event with some  reflections on the origins and social context of the  evolution of this magical dance.
(Image: Carlos Ferreyra)
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Time: 
6.30pm (show, approx 45mins)
​8pm-9pm (Tango taster class for absolute beginners)
9-11pm Milonga/Tango club
Venue: 
Mind the Step studio, 24 Strand Street Great, Dublin 1 - Map 
Price:
€10 show only
€15 show, class and milonga
€5 milonga only 
Tickets can be purchased at the door

Thursday 13th of June
Neruda's Tango
Theatre show- Preview

Please notice this is an adapted preview due to the limited stage space in the Instituto Cervantes-
The great Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, victim of an unjust exile caused by a ruthless dictatorship, travels through Europe and Latin America. A citizen of the world, Neruda is considered the poet of love, but not only. His verses were also a strong cry for freedom and universal brotherhood, above nationalist or racial barriers.
The plot emerges through a succession of poems, music, singing and a dance the poet most loved.. Tango.
Witty, funny, moving, romantic and daring, this play is heartfelt homage to the ' greatest poet of the 20th century'. A creative and bold fusion of poetry, music and dance...
Directed by internationally acclaimed director Gerardo Placido and performed by an international cast hailing from Spain, Italy, Argentina and Croatia.

Directed by: Gerardo Placido
Acting: Larisa Criscenti, Gregorio , Zoran Drljaca
Dancing, Singing: Simona Zaino, Hernan Catvin
Music: Dario Rodighiero (piano, melodica), Giulio D'Agostino (guitar, mandolin)
Photography and Lighting: Nicola Rivato
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Time: 7pm (duration approx 45mins) Doors open 6.30pm.
Venue: Instituto Cervantes, Lincoln House, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2 - Map
​Price: €10 
Bookings: please email [email protected]

ADVANCED BOOKING absolutely required as seating is limited

Friday 14th of June 
Neruda's Tango
Theatre show-full version
(followed by milonga)​


The great Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, victim of an unjust exile caused by a ruthless dictatorship, travels through Europe and Latin America. A citizen of the world, Neruda is considered the poet of love, but not only. His verses were also a strong cry for freedom and universal brotherhood, above nationalist or racial barriers.
The plot emerges through a succession of poems, music, singing and a dance the poet most loved.. Tango.
Witty, funny, moving, romantic and daring, this play is heartfelt homage to the ' greatest poet of the 20th century', a creative and bold fusion of poetry, music and dance...
Directed by internationally acclaimed director Gerardo Placido and performed by an international cast hailing from Spain, Italy, Argentina and Croatia.

(Note: the after-party/milonga will take place in the bar area ater the show)

Directed by: Gerardo Placido
Acting: Larisa Criscenti, Gregorio Cadarso, Zoran Drljaca
​Dancing, Singing: Simona Zaino, Hernan Catvin 
Music: Dario Rodighiero (piano, melodica), Giulio D'Agostino (guitar, mandolin)​
Photography and Lighting: Nicola Rivato​

Time: 8pm (duration approx 1 hour)
Venue: Liberty Hall Theatre, 1 Eden Quay, Dublin 1. Map
​Price:  €15 (at the door), €12 (discounted price for online booking)
​The price includes show and entrance to the after-party/milonga.
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(IMPORTANT:  for security reasons, access to the after-party/milonga is only allowed to show ticket holders )

ONLINE BOOKING NOW CLOSED - Please purchase tickets at the door

Thursday 20th June 
Argentinian Tango for Absolute Beginners
Dance workshop

​This workshop is designed for absolute beginners. It cover the fundamentals and basic steps of Argentine Tango dancing: posture, technique, leader/follower roles, elementary steps.
Once you complete the workshop, you will be able to take your first tango steps at our tango club! And you can progress to the next level if you wish. Partner is not required to register.
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The workshop is taught by Simona Zaino and Hernan Catvin, renown teachers and performers at Compadrito Tango dance school. Info: www.tangofever.net

Time: 6.30pm (duration: 2 hours)
Venue: Instituto Cervantes, Lincoln House, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2 - Map
​Price: €20 (includes workshop and free entrance to the Tango club. The Tango club will take place in the Globe Bar)
Bookings: please email [email protected]