Montréal
“I don’t know much about dance, but I know enough to say that this was a breathtaking performance. Alexander and Erin are both wildly talented, and the chemistry they share on stage is incredible to witness. Their bodies move fluidly together, becoming one; when they dance, it is hard to tell where Alexander ends and where Erin begins, and vice versa. Their synchronized and laser-precise footwork is mesmerizing, and I was absolutely blown away by their ability to stay upright rather than tripping over each other’s legs. I cannot count the number of times I whispered an awed “oh” or “wow” from my seat.
I absolutely loved the costuming. Erin’s array of outfits–from a sparkly black gown to a silk slip and cascading white frock–fit each corresponding choreography perfectly. Likewise, Alexander’s own outfits were smart and refined, lending well to the overall elegance of the performance.
My favourite choreography has to be their piece accompanied by Erik Satie’s Gymnopédie 1; this stunning number is intimately romantic, and uses a glowing inflatable ball to represent a shooting star. The two dancers hold the star between their chests, moving with featherlight grace yet with enough strength and precision to keep it from falling.
Tango After Midnight is a romantic, classy, and impressive display of talent. Alexander is a very talented performer and choreographer, and Erin is just an absolute delight to watch, with her playful, cheeky expressions and strong, deft movements. This is the perfect show to add to your Fringe watchlist, offering a getaway to the streets of Buenos Aires that you’re sure to enjoy.” -Candice Ann (Forget the Box – Montreal)
Toronto
NEXT Magazine 5-N RAVE REVIEW!
Fringe Review: The passion and precision of ‘Tango After Midnight’ will knock your shoes off
A dazzling fusion of ballet, tango and theatrical storytelling
BY HAFSA HOOSANEY // JULY 12, 2026
What: Tango After Midnight
Where: Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgeman Ave.
When: Now, until Sat., July 11
Highlight: Striking, highly controlled lifts
Rating: NNNNN (out of 5)
Why you should go: Jazz-age Paris meets Buenos Aires’s flamboyancy
From glitz with glam to a Cinderella-esque Clair de Lune number, Tango After Midnight (created by PointeTango Dance Company) is a sublime experience that envelops its audience so completely. From the dancers (Erin Scott-Kafadar and Alexander Richardson) moving around each other like water to the extraordinary physical precision employed, my eyes could not leave their silhouettes. With the aid of a projector screen, the dancers tell their love story via interludes of on-screen and off-screen spectacle.
Scott-Kafadar takes us on a mesmeric journey, dancing in ballet flats to heels to bare feet without breaking the spell. Holding lanterns to represent the moon, both performers combine lifts with polished, exquisite off-the-ground poses. You can feel the love for the movements in every flicker and grasp one has on the other — from Scott-Kafadar’s elegance to Richardson’s security of hold and counterbalance. Having resided in Buenos Aires, appreciating and learning the culture of the tango, their passion translates into a whirlwind of hypnosis and excellence.
The takeaway of this masterful show, from these dancers who truly embody art in its richest form, is that in the darkest of night, the light we find is each other. How Scott-Kafadar and Richardson hold each other within the tango is how we all should hold onto what or who we love — relentlessly, fearlessly and with two feet in, regardless of the shoe.
Winnipeg
CTV News Live
CTV’s Ainsley McPhail chats with dancers, Erin Scott-Kafadar and Alexander Richardson ahead of Fringe
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