Pata Ancha – Yeison Pavas & Maria Angel | Tango | Latin Cabaret (Live at Brisbane Powerhouse)

Step into an evocative moment of drama and style with “Pata Ancha”, performed by Colombian duo Yeison Pavas & Maria Angel.

About the Song
“Pata Ancha” is a classic Argentine tango composed by Mario Demarco, with a noted recording by Osvaldo Pugliese’s orchestra.

The title literally translates as “wide leg” (or loosely “spreading the stance”) and connects to the gaucho/milonga roots of tango where bold rhythmic phrasing, strong foot placement and dramatic expression were essential.

This piece carries the emotional weight, musical tension, and dramatic phrasing typical of the golden era of tango — making it an ideal canvas for interpretation, storytelling and intense partner connection.

About Tango
Tango is more than a dance-style. It is a cultural expression born in Buenos Aires (and Montevideo) in the late 19th / early 20th centuries, combining European, African and Creole influences. Its hallmarks include a close embrace (in many styles), nuanced leg-action, syncopated timing, dramatic pauses (cortes), embellishments (caminatas, ochos), musical sensitivity (to the bandoneón-rich orchestra) and a deep emotional core. It invites both discipline and improvisation, elegance and groundedness.

Whether danced socially or on stage, tango asks for deep listening (to your partner and the music), awareness of space, intention in movement, and a readiness to express mood, story or character.

About the Performers – Yeison Pavas & Maria Angel
Yeison and Maria bring their Colombian heritage and training into this performance. As a couple, they demonstrate strong partnership work, musical responsiveness, and stage presence. In “Pata Ancha,” they lean into tango’s dramatic storytelling — but with their own flair and modern interpretation, making it relevant to the context of the Latin Cabaret show.

Together, they reflect what this production is about: artistry, technical skill, cultural respect and creating a moment that resonates with both dancers and the audience.