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In honor of the late Robert Duvall, we share this memory of performing with him at a 1999 White House state dinner for the then Argentine president, Carlos Menem.

Special thanks to Irwin Singer for making this video.

Robert Duvall's love for the tango was a deep and transformative passion that began in 1985 when he saw the Broadway show 'Tango Argentino', describing it as "love at first sight". He pursued this fascination with the same drive he brought to acting, practicing for hours and even requesting dance floors in his hotel rooms. His dedication led him to Buenos Aires, where he frequented milongas (tango clubs) and immersed himself in the local culture.

In 1996, this passion led him to Luciana Pedraza, an Argentine woman who would become his wife. The dance became the fabric of their life together, with the couple holding daily tango sessions in a converted barn on their Virginia farm.

Duvall channeled this devotion into his 2002 film Assassination Tango, which he wrote, directed, and starred in. Critics recognized it as a genuine "labor of love" that treated tango with respect as "a living language with rules, etiquette, and a heartbeat." For Duvall, tango was more than a hobby—it was a discipline that connected him to Argentina, brought him lasting love, and remained an integral part of his daily life until his recent death at 95 in 2026.

QuinTango & Robert Duvall | Whitehouse Tango Concert | 1999 Special thanks to Irwin Singer for putting this together. On 11 January 1999, Robert Duvall and QuinTango took part in two White House events—first a rehears...

Update: you can get tickets Thursday morning at 9am when more are released. It's a popular event!

Live! At the Library of Congress: Valentine's Café Concert with QuinTango

Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, Great Hall
10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC 20540

Tickets are free at link below, but required. Dancers welcome! Cabaret seating + dance space. Happy hour snacks and drinks available for purchase all evening.

contact: [email protected]

https://www.loc.gov/item/event-420004/live-at-the-library-valentines-day-cafe-concert-with-quintango/2026-02-12

Our friend, Alex Russell, is putting together this amazing program. Please take a look ❤️🙏🎵🫶

Adapted Tango Program for Parkinson's - Weekend Intensive Training with Dr. Madeleine Hackney — Tango Mercurio Friday, Sept. 5, 6:00pm–9:00pm Saturday, Sept. 6, 11am–5pm Sunday, Sept. 7, 11am–5pm Venue: Post Hall, George Washington University Mount Vernon Campus 2100 Foxhall Rd NW Washington, DC 20007 No dance experience or partner required. Applications due August 1. Apply now…