
El Tango Café
A physically integrated tango dance theater show!
July 17–19, 2026
7 pm doors open, 7:30 pm show
*Saturday night includes post-show milonga until 11:30 pm!
Experimental Station
6100 South Blackstone Ave
Chicago IL 60637
$25–$35 suggested donation
Seat reservations
Limited seating, reservations highly recommended.
El Tango Café tells the story of one man’s experiences upon stumbling into a beautiful tango cafe filled with friendship, love and heartbreak.
First premiered in August 2014, the 2026 remount will be our first physically integrated tango theatrical production– featuring both disabled and non-disabled dancers. Since 2019, Tango 21 Dance Theater has been developing and creating a system of physically integrated dance techniques for social Argentine tango. Under the direction of co-founders Liz Sung & Jorge Niedas, this system focuses on transposing traditional tango sequences and maintaining connection between the follow and the lead. This work has been made possible in collaboration with company member Robby Lee Williams, guest artist Ladonna Freidheim, and founding company members.
Immediately following the show, audiences are invited to participate in an introductory tango class for both seated and standing dancers. EVERYONE is welcome to dance!
Experimental Station is wheelchair accessible.
ASL interpreted performance on July 19th, Sunday.
Please email t21dancetheater@gmail.com with access questions or requests.
Access services made possible by ReinventAbility.
Presented by Tango 21 Dance Theater.
RESTAURANTS:
Looking for a place to eat pre-show?
Check out THESE restaurants in the neighborhood!
PARKING:
There is free street parking along nearby streets along Blackstone Ave, 61st St and Dorchester Ave. Additional free parking available after 4:00 pm at the Press Chiller Plant parking lot located behind the University Press Building.
REFRESHMENTS:
There will be simple refreshments for sale pre-show and during intermission. All proceeds benefit Tango 21 Dance Theater. Cash preferred.
