Tango touches hearts and transforms lives. Performed by six dynamic tango couples from the San Francisco Bay Area, “Tango: A Romantic Ritual” delves into a phenomenon that has captivated the imagination of the world - the customs, courtesies and silent language of tango. This evocative presentation will seduce you into a sensual, playful love affair with Argentine Tango.

About Social Dance Cultures

Social Dance Cultures is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to encouraging and supporting dance as a means of developing community. The organization currently chooses to focus on endeavors related specifically to Argentine Tango. Social Dance Cultures is the umbrella organization for several worthy projects. The theater production "Tango, a Romantic Ritual" serves to educate and capture the imagination. The all-women dance company Tango Con*Fusión explores gender roles and interpersonal relationships through performance of modern dance pieces informed by the themes of Argentine Tango. Alma Del Tango brings dance classes to the community, primarily through the adult education programs of the Tamalpais High School District in Marin County. TangoCalifia supports scholarships for dance education and free public social dances in San Francisco. Alma Video Productions engages in documenting dance productions that would otherwise dissappear with the fading sounds of the last note of music. Further, the organization assists other artists in their dance-related film or video projects by providing equipment and technical assistance.