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Hamilton Tango Weekend
Date: Saturday and Sunday, December 5th & 6th, 2026
Location: The Palace Theater (19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY)
The second annual Hamilton Village Tango Project brings a weekend of Argentine tango to Arts at the Palace, featuring a hands-on string workshop, a beginner dance class, and a concert celebrating traditional and contemporary tango music. The weekend concludes with Hamilton’s first-ever milonga, an afternoon of live music, social dancing, and community.
Free & open to the public!
Weekend Schedule:
Tango String Workshop - Saturday 12/5 10:30-11:30am at Arts at the Palace basement
This interactive Tango workshop invites string players of all levels - from advanced high school students to amateurs and professionals, who are curious about the musical traditions that shaped artists such as Astor Piazzolla. Led by guest artist and cellist Maxfield Wollam-Fisher and violinist Jessie Stark, participants will begin by learning string Argentine techniques that are unique to tango, then put those skills into practice by working together on a well-known tango piece. Music will be available in advance for those who wish to prepare, but players are also welcome to simply show up and learn during the workshop.
Tango Dance Class for Beginners - Sunday 12/6 2:00-2:45pm at Arts at the Palace
Come an hour early (before the string orchestra concert) for this special opportunity to be introduced to Tango Dance. No experience or partner needed. Class will be taught by Maxfield Wollam-Fisher.
Tango String Orchestra Concert - Sunday 3:00pm at Arts at the palace
Join us for the second-annual concert of Hamilton Village Tango Project. This special concert will feature a string orchestra performing music from both the golden age and modern era of tango. The ensemble brings together exceptional musicians: Maxfield Wollam-Fisher, Jessie Stark, Caroline Pearsall, Claire Wilcox, Hilary Glen and several other local string players to form a 10 piece string orchestra. Together, they will present a vibrant program featuring works by Julián Peralta, Katharina Deissler, Pétalo Selser, and others.
Milonga and After-Party 4:00-6:00pm
Directly following the concert, we will have our first ever milonga in Hamilton! A milonga is the social dance that accompanies argentine tango music. Stick around and see how the music you just experienced interacts with the dance. There will be a short set of live music part way through performed by members of the string orchestra. This social event will be a great time to hang out, chat with the musicians, enjoy some food, and try out some dancing.
🌱 Supported by the 100×100 For Artist Fund
Made possible in part through the generous support of CNY Arts