Last Tango in Barcelona

For the past 3 years, I’ve had the wonderful experience to see a particular couple dance the tango at the plaza by the Cathedral. So, this past summer I made several visits to the plaça especially to see them, take videos and pictures.

But wouldn’t you know it. This past summer and up until now it has been difficult to locate them.

However, I did come across a couple who were wowing the crowds. They were in their “zone”, that is, one with the music and oblivious to all around them.

A Twirl and A Lift
Barcelona, 2006

I took a few photos just before their last dance on la Rambla.

They were leaving Spain the following day and coming back sometime in the spring.

Just a simple side-step
Barcelona, 2006

What makes this moment more eventful is how the sun just happens to shine on them in that soft, special way.

Anyway, you can hear Valeria on AUDIO, in castellano, speaking really, REALLY fast -- condensing a four hour speech into one minute.

Meanwhile, I will continue my long, arduous journey, seeking, searching, and yearning to see that special tango couple with the lady ALWAYS dressed in red.

If you happen to see them, can you let me know?

Meanwhile, you can view more pictures of the tango dancers and other street artists by clicking on the link below.

View the tango dancers and the other performers in barcalunacy's Barcelona’s Street Artists FLCKR photoset.

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