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Tango After Dark
Feb 28, 2026 — 7:30 PM
Overview
Direct from Argentina, Tango After Dark ignites the stage with the captivating artistry of tango. Led by World Tango Champion Germán Cornejo, a stellar cast of dancers, singers and musicians performs Astor Piazzolla’s iconic music. The show illustrates the “splendid, sensual, imposing extravagance of Argentine Tango at its very best” (DanceTabs). Don’t miss this electrifying performance!
Extras
Step into the rhythm with a preconcert tango class
Warm up for the evening with the passion and elegance of Argentine tango! Enjoy a preconcert tango class hosted by the CSO Latino Alliance, with support from the Consulate General of Argentina in Chicago, from 6:00-7:00 in Symphony Center's Grainger Ballroom. The class will be led by Jorge Niedas, co-founder, artistic director and choreographer of Tango 21 Dance Theater who will guide participants through the fundamentals and spirit of tango. Open to all Tango After Dark ticketholders on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. No separate ticket required. Doors open at 5:45.
Sponsors & Partners
This concert is generously sponsored by The Negaunee Foundation.
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Germán Cornejo, artistic director of Tango After Dark, emphasizes that "tango isn’t about form — it’s about content. It's about emotion, memory and contradiction."
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Tango grew out of native and immigrant cultures in Argentina during the late 19th century. In the 1930s, it swept through society and became that nation's most popular dance, music and song style.
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Tango After Dark merges the timeless music of master tango composer Astor Piazzolla and dazzling choreography to showcase tango in its most authentic but sophisticated form.
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