Tango in the Humanities Conference
& Emory TangoFest

A Global Tango Conference and Festival for Scholars, Practitioners, Students, and Aficionados
November 21–23, 2024
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Register here

Highlights

Intriguing Paper Panels, Workshops, & Lecture Demonstrations 

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of tango with 23 internationally renowned scholars and practitioners. Engage in dynamic discussions, hands-on workshops, and illuminating lecture demonstrations.

Two Unforgettable Concerts & a Milonga Celebration

Get ready for a musical journey with two spectacular concerts featuring celebrated tangueros and talented Emory students. Plus, don’t miss the grand finale—a vibrant, all-participant milonga where you’ll dance, mingle, and celebrate in style!

Free & Open to all

All events are absolutely free and open to the public—just make sure to register in advance!

Sponsors

Their generous contribution and commitment allowed us to make these events a success! 

  • National Endowment for the Humanities Collaborative Research Grant 
  • Emory Hightower Grant 
  • Donna and Marvin Schwartz Artist-in-Residence Program 
  • Music Department, Emory University 
  • Emory College of Arts and Science Departments and Programs: Anthropology, Dance and Movement Studies, Film and Media Studies, History, Latin American/LatinX/Caribbean Studies (LALCS), Spanish and Portuguese, French and Italian, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 

Special thanks to the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship for developing this website.