Esquina Tango presents
Musicality Workshop
+Practi-Brunch
with John Turci-Escobar
Sunday, November 15th
11am to 12:30pm workshop
Dancing to D’Arienzo
In this workshop, we will identify key features of D’Arienzo’s musical style as it evolved over his long career. Through solo and partner exercises, we will explore how to bring his music to life in our dancing.
12:30pm – 2pm Practi-Brunch
We’ll have some food to enjoy, and you’re welcome to bring a dish to share!
Location: Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St., Austin, TX 78702
Rate: $35 per person / $30 for Esquina Members. Early bird: $5 off till Nov 9th
Registration is open!
About John:
John Turci-Escobar holds a Ph.D. in music theory from Yale University and currently serves as Assistant Professor of Instruction in Theory and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at the Butler School of Music, College of Fine Arts, University of Texas at Austin. His scholarship and teaching focus on tango music, dance, and culture. John is featured on BBC’s “The Forum” in the episode” Up close with tango” and on “The Listening Service” in the episode “Latin America: It Takes Two.” You can read his article on Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges’s idiosyncratic views on the tango here. Since 2018, John has led tango music workshops designed for social dancers, including at the San Antonio Festival (2022–2025), Austin Spring Tango Festival (2025), and Abrazos Tango Festival in New York City (2024).
John Turci-Escobar holds a Ph.D. in music theory from Yale University and currently serves as Assistant Professor of Instruction in Theory and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at the Butler School of Music, College of Fine Arts, University of Texas at Austin. His scholarship and teaching focus on tango music, dance, and culture. John is featured on BBC’s “The Forum” in the episode” Up close with tango” and on “The Listening Service” in the episode “Latin America: It Takes Two.” You can read his article on Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges’s idiosyncratic views on the tango here. Since 2018, John has led tango music workshops designed for social dancers, including at the San Antonio Festival (2022–2025), Austin Spring Tango Festival (2025), and Abrazos Tango Festival in New York City (2024).