2021 The History of Tango

Teresa Marrero, PhD, is a professor at the University of North Texas and has research expertise on the history of tango in addition to serving as a tango instructor. Dr. Marrero will speak on the fascinating countercultural origins of this dance form and its implications in Fornes’ play, and on how Argentinian tango reflected socioeconomic and sexual power struggles in the early twentieth century.

Choreographer Carlos (CJ) Torres was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Trained in Jazz, contemporary, ballet, and ballroom, he has participated in music videos and live events like Latin Billboards and Premios Tu Música, working with artists like Maluma and Marc Anthony. He is currently working as a rehearsal Choreographer and Director for Royal Caribbean Productions.