COVID Policy Update
Photo: Dancing @ First Saturday Special Edition, September 3, 2022
PC: S. Alexandra Russell
Tango Mercurio Receives Arts Grant
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities has awarded Tango Mercurio a $15,000 grant from its Relief and Recovery Fund to offset losses from COVID-19. The funding will help us cover staffing, space rental and other operating expenses in support of our classes, events and outreach activities.
September 2022 : Friday Classes moving from Balance Gym Thomas Circle to Balance Gym Capitol Hill
At the end of July, Balance Gym closed their Thomas Circle location.
This Fall, starting Friday, September 16, Tango Mercurio’s Friday classes and practica will be held at Balance Gym Capitol Hill.
We will continue with the same format as before. Two parallel classes (6:30-8:00pm) followed by a combined practica (8:00-8:45pm).
Please note that classes start @ 6:30pm – an hour earlier than in the past.
Parking is ample and easy at the new location.
214 D Street SE Washington DC 20003
Open Position: Queer Tango Program Manager
Tango Mercurio, an art-education nonprofit organization, seeks a passionate individual to oversee its Queer Tango Program. Applicants should have a background in the arts, a passion for tango, experience in the nonprofit sector, familiarity with topics of importance to the LGBTQ+ community, and an appreciation for community building.
Tango Mercurio’s Board Seeks New Members
Tango Mercurio, a 501(c)(3) arts-education nonprofit organization, has openings for new Board members, including a Treasurer and preferably someone with marketing experience. Candidates should share a passion for tango, appreciate the value of community building, and be willing to share their skills and wisdom to make the organization stronger.
We are looking for a Live Music Program Director
Tango Mercurio, an art-education nonprofit organization, seeks a passionate, experienced Live Music Program Director to oversee its Live Music Program. Applicants should have a background in the arts, a passion for tango, experience in the nonprofit sector, and an appreciation for community building.
Open Position: Tango Mercurio Intern
We are seeking an energetic, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will learn the ins and outs of running an arts-education nonprofit organization.
The ideal intern has a passion for the arts and dance, appreciates the value of community building, is attentive to detail and is willing to take initiative to help make the organization stronger.
2020 – Year in Review
Our 2020 Year In Review is here!
Please consider providing feedback to help us develop future programs. Click on “Start Survey†at the end of the Year in Review document to complete a 2-minute survey.
Tango Mercurio Online Seminar Series
To help keep our community safe, Tango Mercurio suspended all our in-person activities after the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic due to COVID-19. Instead, we offered a free weekly Online Seminar Program with internationally renowned presenters, along with local speakers competitively selected based on our call for proposals.