Saturday night was another great evening at Eisenhower Auditorium. Tango Pasión danced the tango and then danced it some more. All night, the energy never stopped or wavered.

The night began in a Buenos Aires nightclub with several couples trying to entice each other with their amazing tango moves. Through the use of intricate footwork and flexibility, the tango came alive.

The show has been called a musical, but one can very easily make the argument that it is not. Tango Pasión is a tango dancing showcase. There is continuous dance throughout the show and an amazing vocalist sings a few songs.

However, there is no major story line, an essential component of musicals.

Each dance tells a short story but none of the plots are interwoven. For example, a featured dance of the night would have been about two men trying to woo a woman through their dance moves. Another was about a lady that had just a bit too much to drink. Each dance told its separate own story.

One might think that tango dancing can become old after watching two non-stop hours of it, but that was not the case Saturday night. The dance company often employed some type of prop into the dance to make it more interesting, such as hats, champagne glasses, whips or cue sticks.

One dance centered on five men playing a game of pool. There was an imaginary pool table, but all the men were equipped with their own cue sticks. These men did surprising tricks and moves. It was quite an entertaining sight to see.

The other great dance that was done with a prop included a whip. A young man came out with a young woman and they began to dance a lively traditional Spanish dance. At one point he donned a whip and began to crack it at her, then he cracked it and it wrapped around her. He pulled her towards her and then, with a great flourish, spun her out of it.

Another great aspect of the night was the band. No one can compare to Sexteto Mayor. They are one of the premiere tango orchestras in the world, and are led by José Libertella and Luis Stazo. I have never seen any other orchestra in a show that enjoyed themselves as much as this group of men did.

The costumery was impeccable. Fringe, sequins and glitter could be seen everywhere. The ladies danced in the most amazing dresses complete with several high slits and kick pleats.

The first act started out with colorful dresses and suits for all of the dancers. The men wore fedoras, which provided them with another prop to play with in their dances. When the curtain rose for the second act, the men were decked out in tuxedos and the ladies were all clad in extravagant black evening gowns.

Tango Pasión is a great show full of elaborate costumes and intricate, sensual dance moves. One does not have to love tango to enjoy this show, but it sure wouldn't hurt to pass the two hours of continuous dance. Go to this show with the anticipation of a great dance showcase, but don't expect a musical atmosphere — that is not what you will get.