Tango Mercurio to Launch Adapted Tango for Parkinson’s, Seeks DC Rehab Partner

Tango Mercurio, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts-education organization established in the District of Columbia, is planning to launch a program for people with Parkinson’s disease modeled after the Tango Therapy Project in Philadelphia. We have received grant funding from the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities to support the program in D.C.

Step by Step - Leadership Lessons from the Dance Floor

“Improving Leadership and Followership Competencies: Step by Step.” at the American Chemical Society LEADS Conference.

DMV Tango Organizer Meeting Cultivates a Unified Vision for Tango Community Growth

On October 27, 2024, tango organizers from across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region gathered at La Cosecha in Washington, DC, to discuss the future of the local tango community. Hosted by Tango Mercurio, the meeting brought together representatives from diverse tango organizations……

Tango for Parkinson's

Our Older Adult Outreach Manager S. Alexandra Russell presented the science behind Adapted Tango for Parkinson’s at Tango Bar at Chacho’s educational happy hour on Thursday, August 8.

A Tango Dialogue in Celebration of Pride Month

Prepared by Natalie Donahue and Joerg Schlatterer

Tango Mercurio and the DC Queer Tango Collective hosted an event at La Cosecha on June 9 to celebrate Pride Month 2024. “Insights from a Tango Dialogue” was a free, public panel discussion about diversity in the tango community in Washington, DC, and beyond. It addressed both the opportunities and challenges of creating inclusive spaces through Queer Tango, in which dancers are free to choose nontraditional roles.

Insights from a Tango Dialogue in Celebration of Black History Month 2024

Prepared by Joerg Schlatterer

On Sunday, February 25th, Tango Mercurio hosted a lively and insightful panel discussion in celebration of Black History Month. The event, which explored the influence of African rhythm in Tango and delved into contemporary Black experiences within the Tango community focusing on the topics of diversity and inclusivity, was open to the public with free admission.

We are very proud to announce the newest addition to the Tango Mercurio team. Please join us in welcoming Amanda Garley as our new Artistic Director!

Photo: Dancing @ First Saturday Special Edition, September 3, 2022
PC: S. Alexandra Russell