Erin Scott-Kafadar

Alexander Richardson

Payadora Tango Ensemble

Grand Theatre

### Event Description: Tango in the Dark at The Grand Theatre

**Event Title:** Tango in the Dark

**Date and Time:** Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 7:30 PM

**Venue:** Spriet Stage, The Grand Theatre, London, Ontario

**Presented by:** PointeTango Dance Company

**Running Time:** 1 hour and 50 minutes, including intermission

**Age Recommendation:** All ages

**Event Overview:**
Direct from Buenos Aires, the award-winning Argentine tango show "Tango in the Dark" is set to captivate audiences at The Grand Theatre. This thrilling production features a cast of seven world-class artists, including PointeTango Dance Company’s breathtaking tango-ballet duo, led by Artistic Director Alexander Richardson and Principal Dancer Erin Scott-Kafadar.

**Performance Highlights:**
- **Dance:** A unique blend of Argentine tango and classical ballet, performed on pointe shoes, creating a captivating and innovative movement vocabulary.
- **Music:** Live music by the acclaimed Payadora Tango Ensemble, blending traditional and original pieces. The ensemble's performance includes the haunting cry of the bandoneón, transporting audiences to the vibrant streets of Argentina.
- **Story:** "Tango in the Dark" follows two lovers as they journey through a city transformed by the shadows of nightfall, weaving a story of love, loss, and connection fueled by the rhythms of the city night.
- **Visuals:** Captivating video projections enhance the storytelling, creating a stunning visual experience.

**Critical Acclaim:**
- "A romantic spectacle of high lifts, high drama, and high elegance." - Montreal Rampage
- "Sultry. Intimate. Completely innovative." - Forget the Box
- "They dance as one body, with grace and precision." - Monday Magazine

**Creative Team:**
- **Director/Choreographer/Principal Dancer:** Alexander Richardson
- **Producer/Principal Dancer:** Erin Scott-Kafadar
- **Violin/Vocals:** Rebekah Wolkstein
- **Bandoneón/Violin/Vocals:** Drew Jurecka
- **Double Bass/Guitar:** Joseph Phillips
- **Vocals:** Elbio Fernandez
- **Piano:** Clark Schaufele

**Additional Information:**
PointeTango Dance Company is renowned for their innovative style, being the only dance company in the world to perform authentic Argentine tango on pointe shoes. The Payadora Tango Ensemble, known for their deep knowledge of tango and their classical, jazz, and world music backgrounds, will provide live music for the performance.

**Tickets:**
Tickets for "Tango in the Dark" are available now. Don't miss this unforgettable tango experience that combines the sensuality of Argentine tango, the elegance of classical ballet, and dramatic acrobatic feats.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit [The Grand Theatre's website](#).

**Support:**
PointeTango acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

Join us for an evening of passion, elegance, and breathtaking performances at "Tango in the Dark."