Tango is a ballet made by New York City Ballet co-founder and founding choreographer George Balanchine to Stravinsky's Tango (1940) arranged 1953 by the composer. The premiere took place June 10, 1982, as part of City Ballet's Stravinsky Centennial Celebration at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center. Original cast Karin von Aroldingen Christopher d'Amboise Reviews June 11th, 1982 Anna Kisselgoff, NY Times Articles February 13th, 1984 John J. O'Connor, NY Times Ballets by George Balanchine New York City Ballet repertory 1982 ballet premieres Ballets to the music of Igor Stravinsky New York City Ballet Stravinsky Centennial Celebration