Celebration Saturday: The Tango Cancelled

This event has been cancelled. If you purchased tickets in advance of this event that you will not be able to use, please contact Guest Service at guestservice@MIM.org or 480.478.6000 for a full refund. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The well-being and health of MIM’s guests and community is of utmost importance to us. We thank you for your support of MIM and look forward to welcoming you for another event soon.

Step into the cherished Argentine tradition of the tango with a guest lecture, a beginner-friendly dance workshop, and an enchanting performance. The day will conclude with a milonga, bringing guests and performers together in a one-of-a-kind social dance.

Supported by Tango Arizona

Craft: Bandoneón
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Make a craft version of one of tango’s most essential instruments, the bandoneón, a type of concertina popular in Argentina and Uruguay.

Culture Talk: The Dance That Teaches Love
11:00 a.m.–noon
Learn about the history, culture, and music of the tango, the iconic dance from Argentina and Uruguay. Hear from Judah Page, dancer and teacher at Tango Arizona, and local bandoneón player and maker, Mauro Segura.

Learn and Dance the Tango
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Experience a lively performance of tango with dancers and musicians from Tango Arizona, followed by an introductory dance class and an opportunity to participate in a “mini” milonga, the social dance party of Argentine tango culture!