PALM COAST, Fla. – Eyes closed, nestled in the comfortable chairs at the Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, and listening to the music of the Payadora Ensemble, it’s easy to envision yourself at a café in an old-world city far away.
Opening your eyes, you are drawn to the two dancers moving with fluid precision across the stage. This is Tango Apasionado.
Internationally known, Payadora brought a combination of jazz, classical and a little something original, that paired perfectly with PointeTango Dance Company. The sultry beauty of the music and dance delighted professional dancer Magdalena Piekarz, in the audience with students from her studio.
“I am absolutely shocked and amazed. The dancers are awesome. They’re on point. I thought I had high heels when I dance but this lady’s amazing,” said Piekarz. “True, true professionals.”
The show was unique this season and Amelia Fulmer, director of the Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center was thrilled to see so many new faces among the venue’s season subscribers.
“I cannot even believe we are in our hometown watching them dance,” added Piekarz. “I think tango always brings the romance, the dramatic sensibility, the musicality of Argentina. I think we all drawn to it.”
The evening’s show was sponsored in part by Sated Ventures, a Palm Coast-based travel company specializing in curated international tours featuring itineraries rich with culinary adventures.
Owner Karolina Guilcapi was on hand to meet and greet with guests throughout the show.
“South America is my heart and the heart of our company, so when I saw Argentina, I just had to sponsor it,” said Guilcapi.
“I spent an hour talking with people and I’m so amazed at how many people have been to Argentina, and how many people want to go. There’s a lot of interest and I’m very excited about it.”
“We need to bring culture to Palm Coast and this was the perfect way to do it.”
