Participants Enjoy Connecting with Volunteers

We’re thrilled to report that Tango Mercurio’s Adapted Tango Program met its goals for 2025 of providing the therapeutic benefits of partnered and improvised social dance to people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) through a safe, interesting, and fun adaptation of traditional Argentine tango…

Community Support and Grants Enable Tango Mercurio’s Growth in 2026

We are very grateful to all of our supporters in the DC community and beyond…

Volunteers Provide One-on-One Support to People with Parkinson's.

The launching of Tango Mercurio’s Adapted Tango Program for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other movement disorders has exceeded our expectations…

Bringing Tango to People with Parkinson’s

Tango Mercurio is excited to launch its Adapted Tango Program, designed to provide the scientifically proven benefits of partnered and improvised dance to people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other movement disorders through a safe, interesting, and fun adaptation of traditional Argentine tango. Developed by Dr. Madeleine Hackney, a world-renowned movement scientist, and inspired by the Tango Therapy Project in Philadelphia, the Program consists of two parts: training for instructors and two five-week pilot series for people with PD and their caregivers.

Tango & Mingle: A Magical Night with Tango Mercurio & Dance Place

Tango Mercurio to Launch Adapted Tango for Parkinson’s, Seeks DC Rehab Partner

Tango Mercurio, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts-education organization established in the District of Columbia, is planning to launch a program for people with Parkinson’s disease modeled after the Tango Therapy Project in Philadelphia. We have received grant funding from the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities to support the program in D.C.

Step by Step - Leadership Lessons from the Dance Floor

“Improving Leadership and Followership Competencies: Step by Step.” at the American Chemical Society LEADS Conference.

DMV Tango Organizer Meeting Cultivates a Unified Vision for Tango Community Growth

On October 27, 2024, tango organizers from across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region gathered at La Cosecha in Washington, DC, to discuss the future of the local tango community. Hosted by Tango Mercurio, the meeting brought together representatives from diverse tango organizations……

Tango for Parkinson's

Our Older Adult Outreach Manager S. Alexandra Russell presented the science behind Adapted Tango for Parkinson’s at Tango Bar at Chacho’s educational happy hour on Thursday, August 8.

A Tango Dialogue in Celebration of Pride Month

Prepared by Natalie Donahue and Joerg Schlatterer

Tango Mercurio and the DC Queer Tango Collective hosted an event at La Cosecha on June 9 to celebrate Pride Month 2024. “Insights from a Tango Dialogue” was a free, public panel discussion about diversity in the tango community in Washington, DC, and beyond. It addressed both the opportunities and challenges of creating inclusive spaces through Queer Tango, in which dancers are free to choose nontraditional roles.

Insights from a Tango Dialogue in Celebration of Black History Month 2024

Prepared by Joerg Schlatterer

On Sunday, February 25th, Tango Mercurio hosted a lively and insightful panel discussion in celebration of Black History Month. The event, which explored the influence of African rhythm in Tango and delved into contemporary Black experiences within the Tango community focusing on the topics of diversity and inclusivity, was open to the public with free admission.

We are very proud to announce the newest addition to the Tango Mercurio team. Please join us in welcoming Amanda Garley as our new Artistic Director!

Photo: Dancing @ First Saturday Special Edition, September 3, 2022
PC: S. Alexandra Russell

At the end of July, Balance Gym closed their Thomas Circle location.

This Fall, starting Friday, September 16, Tango Mercurio's Friday classes and practica will be held at Balance Gym Capitol Hill.

We will continue with the same format as before. Two parallel classes (6:30-8:00pm) followed by a combined practica (8:00-8:45pm).

Please note that classes start @ 6:30pm - an hour earlier than in the past.

Parking is ample and easy at the new location.
214 D Street SE Washington DC 20003

Tango Mercurio, an arts-education nonprofit organization, seeks a passionate, experienced Artistic Director to oversee its Dance Education Program. Applicants should have a background in dance or related field, experience organizing and managing classes, a passion for tango, experience in the nonprofit sector, and an appreciation for community building.

Tango Mercurio, an art-education nonprofit organization, seeks a passionate individual to oversee its Queer Tango Program. Applicants should have a background in the arts, a passion for tango, experience in the nonprofit sector, familiarity with topics of importance to the LGBTQ+ community, and an appreciation for community building.