Let Tango After Dark Arrastre You to Mercyhurst University
Then come back for an original musical production of As You Like It
Wednesday, Feb. 18
What does the word "tango" evoke for you? Bold, passionate moves? A highly trained, choreographed couple, both donning seductive apparel? There's a reason tango – and Argentine tango in particular – has captured the imagination for decades. It's exquisitely precise, singularly emotive, and divinely unattainable (no random person off the street could move like that). It's also coming to the Mercyhurst University Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center stage in mid-February, in the form of the Mercyhurst Institute for Arts and Culture Live (MIAC) spring kick-off event, Tango After Dark.
"Tango After Dark is a high-energy experience that blends breathtaking dance with live music and vocals," enthused Dr. Brett D. Johnson, the artistic director of MIAC. "Ten dancers perform alongside seven musicians and two singers, performing Astor Piazzolla's Nuevo Tango, creating a powerful, real-time dialogue between movement and sound."
At the helm of this company of artists is World Champion Germán Cornejo, whose choreography maintains the classic traditions of tango, while also infusing modern influences. A true virtuoso, Cornejo has performed his dance around the globe, captivating audiences with his breathtaking mobility.
"It's a production that lifts the spirit while also inviting audiences into a shared cultural experience – bold, inclusive, and accessible," said Dr. Johnson. Let it lift your spirits while we trudge through some of the coldest and snowiest days of winter in Erie.
And once you've taken in some tango, consider returning to MU for another excellent performance, this time to the Taylor Little Theater. The musical version of the Shakespearean comedy As You Like It will be directed by none other than Dr. Johnson himself and runs from Feb. 26 through Mar. 1.
7:30 p.m. // Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center, 501 E. 38th Street // $20-$30 // Tickets and info: miac.mercyhurst.edu
