52nd City

Robert Duvall Does It

Although the tango has always been known as the most passionate of dances, it has recently come into vogue with younger audiences. Tom Cruise is responsible for this.

Tom Cruise marries Nicole Kidman while he is a big star and she’s starting out. After years of walking a pace behind him, she makes a little Baz Luhrman film called Moulin Rouge. During filming, it’s widely reported that she has a torrid affair with her costar and may even be pregnant with their love child. The rumors cause the collapse of the marriage and the gauche and gawking American public flocks to see the film. In an ultra-hot and breathtaking scene, members of the cast dance the tango to a gravelly, guttural cover of the Police’s Roxanne. Suddenly, people are interested in Argentine dance. It all goes back to Maverick.

May 19-21, the Tango Society of St. Louis will present Tango Weekend in St. Louis. Events taking place will include a welcome dance/party and tango workshops for all levels from beginner to advanced. To celebrate the weekend in grand style, the 7th Annual “Celebrities Tango Ball” will be held on Saturday night at the Sheldon ballroom. The elegant ball, candlelight dinner and floorshow will feature Maria and Carlos Rivarola, tango masters from Buenos Aries. *

The Tango Society teases: Imagine…ladies bejeweled and bedecked, attired in satin gloves, fishnet stockings, on the arm of their gent whirling and twirling while tangoing the night away!

Package prices vary and reservations are required. Fishnet stocking, I suspect are not.

Check out www.tangorosa.com for the complete flyer or ticket information.

* If your significant other has ever accused you of being romantically challenged, tickets to this one event are equivalent to a permanent Get Out of Jail Free card.