Tango de Medellín
tango dance
Johanna Palacios and Edinson Vanegas grew up in the tango-dancing environment of the Manrique neighborhood in Medellín. They teach tango to people of all ages for entertainment and as an alternative activity to counteract the violence in the city.
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Artists:
- Johanna Palacios Ruiz
- Edinson Dario Vanegas Amaya
Edinson Dario Vanegas Amaya and Johanna Palacios Ruiz strike their final pose of the festival.
Photo by Samantha Hawkins, Smithsonian Institution