All of the emotion and sensuality of Argentina’s most beloved unspoken language is being brought to life for San Diegans. We Call It Tango in San Diego is about celebrating improvisation, romance, and fun. Listen to the bandoneon’s haunting wails and the piano’s lively voice as professional dancers weave a memorable story through dance.
On select dates over the coming months, Joan B. Kroc Theatre will be a portal through which dreamers can journey to the streets of Buenos Aires or Montevideo. Places are limited for this unmissable performance in the city, so don’t miss out on the chance to experience an evening of unrivaled tango.
What is “We Call It Tango”?
Are you familiar with the phrase, “It takes two to tango”? Well, when it comes to performing an authentic Argentine dance show, it certainly takes two. Two professional dancers to be exact, coupled with two extremely talented musicians. We Call It Tango shares Amelia’s life story and her love affair that begins with la milonga. During three acts featuring thirteen different tangos, everyone is invited to appreciate the music and dance forming a tradition that has found itself on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists since 2009.
Tango, its music, and the show
A working-class dance that originated in the late 19th century along the Río de la Plata, the tango has inspired some of the most captivating melodies. And using a bandoneon and piano, musicians will perform Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla’s “Adios Nonino” and “Libertango”, Osvaldo’s Fresedo’s “Vida Mia”, and more. You can also expect to hear some less traditional songs such as “Roxanne” by The Police.
Let’s not forget, this spirited music will be accompanied by alluring pivots, taps, sudden footplay, and other abrupt yet graceful movements.
What are you waiting for? Passion waits for no one! And We Call It Tango is ready to enliven San Diego with the dynamism and elegance of the tango. Over the coming months, Joan B. Kroc Theatre will be THE place to be for an unforgettable experience about love, loss, and longing. Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the concert. Furthermore, seats for each section are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.