![A man and woman dance the tango in the foreground against a starry sky. A group of five musicians pose in the background.](/sites/default/files/styles/poster/public/2024-03/POST_PointeTango.jpg?h=984a0871&itok=bRlrxVgh) Presented by PointeTango # Tango in the Dark Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 7:30pm Spriet Stage Advisories Running Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes (including intermission) Age Recommendation: All ages Created in Buenos Aires, Argentina by PointeTango Dance Company’s Artistic Director Alexander Richardson with Principal Dancer Erin Scott-Kafadar Live music by Payadora Tango Ensemble ![Canada Council for the Arts](/sites/default/files/general/logos/logo_CanadaCouncil.jpg) *PointeTango acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.* **Jump to:** [Tickets & Story](#upcoming) | [Videos & Gallery](#galleries) | [Cast & Creative Team](#cast) ![A man and woman dance the tango in the foreground against a starry sky. A group of five musicians pose in the background.](/sites/default/files/styles/poster/public/2024-03/POST_PointeTango.jpg?h=984a0871&itok=bRlrxVgh) [Full Calendar & Tickets ](https://tickets.grandtheatre.com/11113/11114) Direct from Buenos Aires, award-winning Argentine tango show “Tango in the Dark” comes to London, Ontario! A cast of seven world-class artists take the stage in this thrilling production featuring PointeTango Dance Company’s breathtaking tango-ballet duo. Live music by the acclaimed Payadora Tango Ensemble blends traditional and original pieces, while captivating video projections and the haunting cry of the bandoneón transport you to the vibrant streets of Argentina. “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 fuelled by the rhythms of the city night. The sensuality of Argentine tango, elegant classical ballet and dramatic acrobatic feats create a stunning tapestry of movement leaving audiences raving about this unforgettable tango experience. “A romantic spectacle of high lifts, high drama, and high elegance.” - Montreal Rampage “Tango in the Dark is a beautifully woven array of expert craft and care.” “Sultry. Intimate. Completely innovative.” - Forget the Box PointeTango Dance Company PointeTango is an award-winning dance company known for their unique blend of Argentine tango and classical ballet. They have gained recognition internationally for their innovative style as the only dance company in the world to dance authentic Argentine tango on pointe shoes creating a captivating movement vocabulary “unlike anything you’ve ever seen.” - The Vancouver Arts Review “They dance as one body, with grace and precision” ★★★★★ - Monday Magazine [www.pointetango.com](http://www.pointetango.com) Payadora Tango Ensemble Payadora is an award-winning chamber music ensemble that performs its own arrangements of a core repertoire drawing from Argentinian/Uruguayan Tango and Folk music, as well as their own original compositions. Made up of a group of players who are each musical powerhouses in their own right, this “superstar group” has combined their deep knowledge of tango with their classical, jazz and world music backgrounds to create something entirely new. Their performances convey joy, virtuosity, humour and their intense passion for the music that they play. "Each musician is a star soloist in their own right. Playing together has allowed them to develop and mature turning Payadora into a superstar group." - The WholeNote [www.payadora.com](http://www.payadora.com) [![ ](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2024-03/Abrazo.jpg?h=f7d9296c&itok=IM8xTvRh)](/sites/default/files/2024-03/Abrazo.jpg) [![  ](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2024-03/El%20Latigo.jpg?h=f7d9296c&itok=vhl3ySPJ)](/sites/default/files/2024-03/El%20Latigo.jpg) [![  ](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2024-03/Fever.jpg?h=f7d9296c&itok=YfWY_RGT)](/sites/default/files/2024-03/Fever.jpg) [![  ](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2024-03/Gymnopedie.jpg?h=f7d9296c&itok=JfcGvRFp)](/sites/default/files/2024-03/Gymnopedie.jpg) [![  ](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2024-03/hug.jpg?h=82f92a78&itok=O_daY0gh)](/sites/default/files/2024-03/hug.jpg) [![  ](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2024-03/Malena.jpg?h=f7d9296c&itok=xfMCbGi1)](/sites/default/files/2024-03/Malena.jpg) [![  ](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2024-03/Milonga.jpg?h=f7d9296c&itok=CVH0Co7L)](/sites/default/files/2024-03/Milonga.jpg) [![  ](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2024-03/PointeTango%20throw.%20Photo%20by%20Stoo%20Metz.jpg?h=82f92a78&itok=q3sHB3HX)](/sites/default/files/2024-03/PointeTango%20throw.%20Photo%20by%20Stoo%20Metz.jpg) [![  ](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2024-03/Sold-out%20in%20Toronto.jpg?h=f7d9296c&itok=vPLjcAvj)](/sites/default/files/2024-03/Sold-out%20in%20Toronto.jpg) [![  ](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2024-03/tango%2C%20to%20the%20pointe%20-%20halifaxfringe%20-%20%C2%A9stoo.ca-341.jpg?h=82f92a78&itok=A035LXta)](/sites/default/files/2024-03/tango%2C%20to%20the%20pointe%20-%20halifaxfringe%20-%20%C2%A9stoo.ca-341.jpg) ## Cast and Crew .field-cast h3 {display: none;} .field-role {font-weight: bold;} .field-second-body { float: none !important; width: unset !important; margin-top: 0; padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0;} .rightside.decorate {z-index: -10000;} ### The Cast ![Erin Scott-Kafadar](/sites/default/files/styles/cast/public/2024-03/Erin%20Scott-Kafadar.%20Producer_Principal%20Dancer.jpg?h=f0d95172&itok=6eg_OF7_) Erin Scott-Kafadar PointeTango Dance Company Producer/Principal Dancer ![Alexander Richardson](/sites/default/files/styles/cast/public/2024-03/Alexander%20Richardson.%20Director%2C%20Choreographer%2C%20Principal%20Dancer.jpg?h=f0d95172&itok=rkyB__CL) Alexander Richardson PointeTango Dance Company Director/Choreographer/Principal Dancer ![Rebekah Wolkstein](/sites/default/files/styles/cast/public/2024-03/Rebekah%20Wolkstein.%20Violin_Vocals.jpg?h=f0d95172&itok=QFS_BrKH) Rebekah Wolkstein Payadora Tango Ensemble Violin/Vocals ![Drew Jurecka](/sites/default/files/styles/cast/public/2024-03/Drew%20Jurecka.%20Bandoneo%CC%81n_Violin_Vocals.jpg?h=f0d95172&itok=hR3XU7fN) Drew Jurecka Payadora Tango Ensemble Bandoneón/Violin/Vocals ![Joseph Phillips](/sites/default/files/styles/cast/public/2024-03/Joseph%20Phillips.%20Double%20Bass_Guitar.jpg?h=f0d95172&itok=qR_qzyBj) Joseph Phillips Payadora Tango Ensemble Double Bass/Guitar ![Elbio Fernandez](/sites/default/files/styles/cast/public/2024-03/Elbio%20Fernandez.%20Vocals.jpg?h=f0d95172&itok=f8ZGUFJF) Elbio Fernandez Payadora Tango Ensemble Vocals ![Clark Schaufele](/sites/default/files/styles/cast/public/2024-03/Clark%20Schaufele.%20Piano.jpg?h=f0d95172&itok=VE3PVJ3w) Clark Schaufele Payadora Tango Ensemble Piano [Tickets ](https://tickets.grandtheatre.com/11113/11114)