Argentine Tango

Milonga Sin Palabras is one of my favorite choreographies. A milonga is a type of music in the family of Argentine tango. Milonga Sin Palabras means Milonga without words. The music by Astor Piazolla has a dirge-like quality, so the choreography tells the story of a woman returning from the funeral of her beloved. Overwhelmed with grief, she feels his presence like a spirit and dances with him until finally collapsing it his arms. 

This piece features Todd and Belle along with their students Fabio and Valerie performing at the Mingei Museum in Balboa Park. The music is performed by the outstanding Camarada Chamber Orchestra.

Tanti Ani is one of my favorite Astor Piazolla songs. Dancing it with the Camarada Chamber orchestra is always a great joy. The music is beautiful yet simple. Camarada usually performs it with either guitar and violin or piano and violin.