Premiere of Tango Con*Fusión: The Documentary Tango
A Film by Auriel Sunday August 28, 2005 6:45 pm - Reception 7:30 pm - Documentary Viewing I 8:00 pm - Live Performance and Discussion with Filmmakers 8:30 pm Milonga 10:45pm -Documentary Viewing II Tango Con*Fusión Dance Company Members: Chelsea Eng Christy Coté Debbie Goodwin Pier Voulkos Guest Artist: Michelle Loughlin ODC Theater 3153 17th Street San Francisco, CA www.odctheater.org Box Office: 415-863-9834 $20 Advance Purchase $25 At the Door www.TangoConFusion.com (for more info regarding Dance Company and bios on each dancer) Join the dancers of the all-female dance company, Tango Con*Fusión, for a night of celebration as Bay Area-based filmmaker Auriel premieres Tango Con*Fusión: The Documentary. It used to "take two to tango," but the women of Tango Con*Fusión bend the gender-related customs and traditions of this century-old dance. Auriel's documentary tracks the company during its first year and profiles its collaborative artists. A champagne reception toasts the documentary's premiere. The 7:30pm Early Showing will be followed by a brief Q & A session with Auriel, performances by Tango Con*Fusión, and a Milonga. A 10:45pm Late Showing closes the event. Critical Praise for Tango Con*Fusión: "Exciting and innovative in the extreme..." - The Performers'/Artists' Voice "Sensuous" - Voice of Dance "Wonderful. An eye-opener..." - Bob MacKenzie of KTVU/Channel 2 Filmmakers Statement: I was inspired to do this project by the Tango Con*Fusión dancers themselves and their contribution to all women young and old who have given up on goals traditionally pursued by men. It has been an unwritten law that Argentine Tango be choreographed by men because they lead the dance. The women in this company lead and follow, choreograph and perform a fusion of tango and modern dance with fervent passion. Christy Coté Tango Con*Fusión dancer/choreographer San Francisco
