Argentine tango maestro Pablo Alonso will host a week of dances, workshops and master classes Nov. 19-26 for the University’s Tango Group.
On Nov. 19, Alonso will host a free tango/swing/salsa dance from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. The event will begin with a half-hour introduction to swing dancing and also include, at 9:15 p.m., an introduction to authentic Argentine-style tango.
The event is free and open to the public and will take place in the Umrath Hall Lounge.
In addition, Alonso will lead a series of tango workshops at 1, 2:15 and 4 p.m. Nov. 20; and at 1, 2:45 and 4:30 p.m. Nov. 21, all in the Mudd House Multipurpose Room. Cost for each class is $20 and discounts are available for multiple classes. Beginners are welcome.
Finally, Alonso will lead a pair of master classes at 7 p.m. Nov. 23 and 7 p.m. Nov. 26. Cost is $20 for each class. Reservations are required.
Alonso, a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, began dancing tango as a child.
A member of the teaching staff at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, he assists in the choreography of plays in the West End, London’s theater district, and has toured throughout South America, North America and Europe.
The University’s Tango Group will conclude its fall season Dec. 10-12 with a dance and workshop hosted by dancer Brigitta Winkler of Berlin, co-founder of the performance group Tango Mujer.
For more information about the dance, the workshops or the master classes, call Shaun Sellers at 935-6098 or go online to cec.wustl.edu/~hs3.