Arts | CCM announces show in celebration of tango

The Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) will present “Desires”, a celebration of tango brought to the Grand Auditorium in two shows scheduled for December 26 and 27.

The Argentinian troupe Estampas Porteñas will be coming directly from Buenos Aires with a solid cast including dancers, musicians and a singer to display an intense performance of romantic, fatalist songs set to choreography. They will merge interactive projections with a selection of songs going as far back as the 1930s. 

Set between a rural village and the Argentinian capital, the dance-theatre’s storyline takes the audience on a journey through time. They will cover the folkloric Malambo and Gaucho traditions (South American cowboy) and the music of Astor Piazzolla. Action sparks after Margot, the female protagonist, decides to move to the big city, leaving everything behind. Filled with passion, jealousy and ardent dance, “Desires” is presented by CCM as “a technical and emotive production taking us through the many forms of tango in a display of multiple steps and styles.”

Estampas Porteñas was founded in 1997 by Carolina Soler, an award-winning choreographer and artistic director whose career began in classical ballet. Since then, the troupe has been performing around the world having hit the stage in more than 20 countries.

To complement the performance, CCM will promote various activities including a workshop hosted by Estampas Porteñas’ performers, designed to let dance enthusiasts learn some of the company’s steps and techniques. On the second day, a pre-performance talk will be hosted, unveiling insights on the show.

Tickets will be available from October 29 at CCM’s box office and Macao Ticketing Network outlets at various prices and discounts.