Tango Moderno, starring Flavia Cacae and Vincent Simone (holders of numerous professional dance titles and known to millions as performers on Strictly Come Dancing) mixes traditional tangos, other Latin American and ballroom dances with a more modern take on dance (street dance, disco etc). [caption id=“attachment_36113” align=“aligncenter” width=“665”]
Tango Moderno Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace. Photo by Manuel Harlan[/caption] Although the auditorium was only half full we were treated to a dazzling display of dance routines lead by Flavia and Vincent, loosely linked together by a rhyming narrative delivered by Tom Parsons who also performed as the main singer/guitarist throughout the show. Modern ‘classics’ such as Ed Sheeran’s ‘The Shape of You’ and Rag n Bone Man’s ‘Only Human’ were sung with passion and complimented the dancing beautifully. [caption id=“attachment_36114” align=“aligncenter” width=“673”]
Tango Moderno Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace Photo by: Manuel Harlan[/caption] The dance performances by Flavia and Simone were spectacular and how they don’t spend half their time kicking each other in the shins with their fast and furious leg movements is beyond me! These were backed up by a supporting cast of superb dancers, musicians and singer Rebecca Lisweski performing both solo and with Tom Parsons. When not singing, Rebecca was also a dancer with the troupe – multi-talented indeed. Her rendition of ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ while Flavia and Vincent were dancing a beautiful passionate piece was stunning. [caption id=“attachment_36109” align=“aligncenter” width=“759”]
Tango Moderno Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace Photo by: Manuel Harlan[/caption] Special mention should also be made of the amazing violin player Oliver Lewis (2010 Guiness world record fastest violinist) – you could certainly see how he achieved that with his fast paced tango playing and unbelievable rendition of ‘Flight of the Bumble Bee’! [caption id=“attachment_36110” align=“aligncenter” width=“713”]
Tango Moderno Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace Photo by: Manuel Harlan[/caption] For me the most spectacular dance was the finale – a passionate and fast moving tango, truly showcasing their amazing talents and the obvious chemistry between them, with stunning costumes enhanced by dramatic accompanying music. A perfect way to end the show. This is a ‘must see’ for tango and dance lovers. The only disappointment for me was the short duration of the show – starting at 7.30pm and finishing at 9.15pm.
