Esquina Passion: Austin Spring Tango Pre-Festival Milonga

Thursday, March 19th

Time: 9:00pm – 12:00am
Price: Online $13 General/ $11 Members (until 5pm day of the event) | At the door $15 General/ $13 Members
Location: Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St., Austin Tx 78702

Join us at Esquina Tango for a night of dancing and connection as we start the festival weekend on the right foot—or the left! Everyone is welcome at this lively milonga—No Festival Pass Needed! Enjoy the fun, informal atmosphere of Esquina Tango, where early arrivals from out of town can mingle with the Austin dance community, make new friends, and share the joy of tango. We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor! 💃🕺

About Laura Camacho:  Composer, bassist, and the founder of Athens Tango Project, Laura Camacho is currently a Ph. D. student in ethnomusicology at the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas Austin. Camacho’s connection to tango began in her hometown of Buenos Aires, where she first experienced the music and dance while spending time with her grandmother in the historic neighborhood of San Telmo. She later studied at the Manuel de Falla Conservatory and performed with celebrated Argentine musicians, including Mariano Mores. Her current research focuses on emerging tango communities and the cultural exchange of tango between Argentina and the United States.