River North Dance Chicago Presents Free Tango

River North Dance Chicago hosts a free tango lesson for the public. The lesson will be taught by internationally recognized Argentinean tango superstars Sabrina and Ruben Veliz. The husband and wife team have created a highly anticipated world premiere suite of tangos, “Al Sur Del Sur,” to be unveiled at River North Dance Chicago’s annual Valentine’s Weekend Engagement, Feb. 11 – 13 at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park. The first 100 people to attend the Jan. 28 tango lesson will receive a free ticket voucher to River North Dance Chicago’s Friday, Feb. 11 performance at the Harris Theater. At the Jan. 28 lesson, the Veliz’s will perform a demonstration of their famous tango moves and will lead a tango lesson appropriate for all skill levels. The event will be approximately one hour long. For more info, visit rivernorthchicago.com. River North Dance Chicago’s annual “Valentine’s Weekend Engagement” will feature the world premiere suite of tangos, “Al Sur Del Sur,” featuring 12 dancers in five movements, along with Artistic Director Frank Chaves’ romantic rift “Love Will Follow;” “Duets,” a compilation of Chaves’ most sensual duets and “Beat,” a muscular solo by powerhouse dancer Christian Denice, among others. Tickets to the engagement are $30-$65 and available at visit harristheaterchicago.org or call 312-334-7777.

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