Program Book: Tango After Dark, Feb 28, 2026

February 28, 2026 — 10 min read

Read the program book for Tango After Dark, Feb 28, 2026.

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a couple dressed in sparkly black and white outfits dances the tango center stage, awash in moody blue light
Amy Aiello
vocalist Vanina Tagini spreads her arms as she belts out a passage
Amy Aiello
a couple is coached on how to tango at a lively preconcert class in Grainger Ballroom
Amy Aiello
the "Tango After Dark" logo is projected on the ceiling of Orchestra Hall before the show
Amy Aiello
a woman is engrossed in her program book before the show, all dressed up for the occasion in white fur and sparkling silver jewelry
Amy Aiello
four tango couples strike a pose at the same time, the women in flowing red dresses with one leg in the air and the men stoic in black suits
Amy Aiello
two couples engage in a dip during a tango performance
Amy Aiello
two women dressed in black dance on an eerie green backlit stage, while one plays the accordion-like bandoneon
Amy Aiello
three tango couples dip their partners at the same time, creating a striking symmetrical picture
Amy Aiello
two dancers perform an impressive lift, with the woman stretching an arm and a leg up in the air for extra height
Amy Aiello
a small ensemble of musicians, including bass, bandoneon and violin, performs a piece by Astor Piazzolla
Amy Aiello
the full company of dancers and musicians takes a bow as the audience rises to its feet
Amy Aiello
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