Tango y tango

Location
2 bis avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt - 75008 Paris
Capacity 760 seats
Duration
1 h 20 min
No intermission
Details
Dance and theatre
Recommended for ages 15 and up
In French
Highlights: Tango y tango
Behold: a dance whose roots begin in 19th-century South America, recognized as an intoxicating blend of European and African cultures, which developed significantly in working-class neighbourhoods. Its social context is intrinsic to its origins, its rise largely accredited to the mass migration of Europeans to South American, in tandem with the poverty and marginalisation of these newcomers. Characterised by a slow, sensual rhythm and dramatic pauses, this dance can likely be enjoyed with the accompaniment of violin, bandoneon, and guitar. Self-expression and fluid movement dominate this performance art… we are, of course, talking about the art of tango!
This dance, of Argentinian origin, is presented to you on the stage of the Théâtre du Rond-Point in a glowing show entitled Tango y tango – an exquisite marriage of theatre and choreography. Marcial Di Fonzo Bo directs, Santiago Amigorena writes, Philippe Cohen Solal composes, and Matias Tripodi choreographs to bring you a “score for two actors, an actress, four dancing duos, a singer, and a bandoneon”. A spectacularly unique dance show awaits you, and you won’t have to fly to Argentina to see it…!
Story: Tango y tango
Tango – a form of dance that extends back years – adopts a decidedly ‘modern’ reinterpretation thanks to a daring incorporation of electronic music, and the artful wizardry of Philippe Cohen Solal of the Gotan Project. In this wondrous ode to rhythm and music, a meeting between a young woman, Jeanne, and an older dancer, Juane, unfolds. The former possesses a lust for life, and is keen to learn the art of tango. The latter, however, wants nothing more than to never dance again.
Perhaps this is a desperate bid to forget a past marked by a cruel dictatorship and a lost love…? Is it truly possible to erase a painful past through the delicate art of dance and expression? All your questions will be answered, here, upon the stage of Paris’ Théâtre du Rond-Point. A dance show in Paris that will exceed all of your expectations…
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Théâtre du Rond-Point
Théâtre du Rond-Point
If you ever want to feel the pulse of the French theatre scene, the Théâtre du Rond-Point is the place to be! But which roundabout or "rond-point" is it exactly? It's one of the most famous roundabouts in Paris, located near the Champs-Elysées, smaller than the famous Etoile roundabout under the Arc de Triomphe. Since 1981, it has attracted a host of directors from all over the world and a host of people with a passion for theatre. A major venue for contemporary creation since 1991, the Rond-Point does not programme "what people like, but what they don't yet know they’ll like", according to Jean-Michel Ribes, the theatre's current director. A real creative programme focused on living authors creating stories in real-time!
Fast facts Capacity: 760 Handicap Accessible: Yes Air conditioning: Yes Heating: Yes
FAQ
How do I get to Théâtre du Rond-Point?
The Théâtre du Rond-Point is accessible by: Metro lines: You can take the Metro lines 1 or 9, until the station Franklin D. Roosevelt, or the Metro lines 1 or 13 to the station Champs-Élysées Clémenceau. Bus lines: It is also possible to get to the theatre by the bus lines 28, 42, 73, 80, or 93. Our hotline can be reached in case of difficulty finding the theatre from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Paris time. For details, we invite you to consult the map above.