Two tango dancers perform on a dimly lit stage, standing close in an intimate pose. One dancer wears a gold-and-black sequined dress with a high leg extension, while the other wears a dark suit and holds their partner at the waist. Purple stage lighting and blurred musicians frame the dramatic moment.

Visa issues force cancellation of ‘Tango After Dark’ in Sarasota

The approvals simply did not come back in time for the Jan. 11 performance.

by Avery Anderson and Tampa Bay Arts Passport January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

On Sunday, Sarasota was supposed to dance. Instead, the curtain won’t go up. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has canceled “Tango After Dark,” originally scheduled for Jan. 11, after international artists were unable to secure U.S. visas in time to begin their North American tour. The delay, according to the venue, stemmed from extended administrative processing […]

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