Argentine Tango Week at Dartmouth

Join us for a week-long celebration of Argentine Tango at Dartmouth College from July 22 to July 27! Argentine Tango Week offers a variety of events, including public dance classes, house concerts, live music performances, and social dances. This immersive experience is open to everyone, from beginners to seasoned dancers, and is designed to deepen your appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of Argentine Tango.

Special Guests: Adriana Salgado, Leonardo Sardella, and the Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet

Event Schedule 

Monday, July 22

Public Dance Class and Practice with Adriana Salgado and Leonardo Sardella

• Location: Collis Commons
• Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Private tango classes by Adriana Salgado and Leonardo Sardella will also be available throughout the week. Please contact Andriana Salgado. 

Wednesday, July 24

House Concert with Dance Show and Q&A

• Location: Occom Commons
• Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• This event is co-organized by West House and East Wheelock House. Dinner will be provided after the show. Spots are limited. Must RSVP: https://api.dartgo.org/pedrogiraudotango.

Thursday, July 25

Hopkins Center for the Arts Free Summer Concert by Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet and Dance Performance by Adriana Salgado and Leonardo Sardella

• Location: Dartmouth Green (bring a blanket!)
• Time: 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM

Friday, July 26

Pre-Milonga class + Milonga (Social Dance) and Dance Demonstration by Adriana Salgado and Leonardo Sardella

• Location: Collis Commons
• Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Other Events: In addition to these featured events, the week includes various music and dance workshops led by our guest instructors. These workshops are open to students of SPAN 43.06 and the dance group "Dancing with Parkinson's" (Dartmouth Health). For more information about these events, please contact Professor Noelia Cirnigliaro at noelia.cirnigliaro@dartmouth.edu.

Special Guest Bios

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Adriana Salgado
Adriana Salgado is an esteemed tango dancer, teacher, and choreographer. As the Argentine Tango USA Champion from 2019 to 2021, she has been a professional dancer and teacher for over twenty-five years. With a classical ballet background, she began studying tango in Buenos Aires under renowned masters. Her international performances include the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Aruba, Argentina, Canada, Indonesia, and her native Colombia. Based in New York since 2007, Adriana has taught and performed nationwide. She is known for her smooth, romantic, and elegant style, focusing on connection, posture, and technique fundamentals. Adriana is the USA Stage Tango (2019) and Tango de Pista (2021) Champion. She currently teaches private lessons, group classes, and performs in New York City.
Adriana Salgado's Website

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Leonardo Sardella
Leonardo Sardella, a professional tango dancer, choreographer, and teacher, began his career in Buenos Aires. He has performed in prominent Argentine theaters such as the Colon and Cervantes theaters. In 2011, he moved to New York City and co-founded the Walter Perez Malevaje dance company and later Friends of Argentine Tango. Leonardo has participated in international tango festivals and performed in major cities worldwide. Known for his ability to exchange roles of leader and follower smoothly and creatively, he has served as a jury member for the Argentine Tango World Cup and other competitions. His choreography for "Male Tango" earned multiple HOLA awards and Latin ACE Award nominations. He has also been part of Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing.

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Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet
The Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet, led by Latin Grammy award-winning bassist, composer, and arranger Pedro Giraudo, is one of today's most compelling tango ensembles. Their style blends traditional tango with modern elements like jazz. Pedro Giraudo has collaborated with prominent tango artists and has been featured in Ruben Blades' Grammy-winning release "Tangos." The quartet includes Nicolás Danielson (violin), Javier Sánchez (bandoneón), and Emiliano Messiez (piano), all distinguished musicians with impressive careers. They perform at notable venues such as Lincoln Center and the Moab Music Festival, continuing to innovate while respecting tango's rich musical heritage.
PGTQ's Website

Acknowledgements
We extend our gratitude to our partners and sponsors for making Argentine Tango Week possible:

• Spanish and Portuguese Department at Dartmouth
• Hopkins Center for the Arts
• Dartmouth Center for Social Impact
• Dartmouth Health
• Dartmouth Centers Forum
• Dartmouth Argentine Tango Society (DATS)
• Leslie Center for the Humanities
• East Wheelock House
• West House
• Design Initiative at Dartmouth / DCAL
• Dartmouth Libraries

Come dance, learn, and enjoy the vibrant world of Argentine Tango at Dartmouth College!