- Enrollment dates for the Official Argentine Tango USA Championship 2020, will be between September 30, 2019 and March 25, 2020.
- Pre-registration is compulsory. You cannot register at door for the competition.
- Discounts for Pre-registration periods apply (see “Competition Passes” below)
- If a contestant withdraws from the competition after the registration fees have been paid, no refund of the registration fees will be granted. A registration cannot be shared and is not transferable. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Participants competing in the official categories should take into account that they must go through accreditation on Thursday April 9 from 1.30 to 4.00 pm (Timetables may be subject to change; confirmation will be sent two weeks prior to the event).
- Competitors’ registration and subsequent check‐in implies knowledge and acceptance of these General Rules and the Championship Rules (information you will find on the Rules & Evaluation Criteria link on this website) by each one of the participants. Competitors must also read the Evaluation Criteria which provides relevant information and tips for each category to get ready for the competition.
- Special Deal for Competitiors Relatives* and Single Milonga Tickets** (please read below)
COMPETITION PASSES 2020
All competitors are welcome to stay at the milonga on the evening they compete whether they are eliminated or not. Please click on the different Competition packages (+) to see prices and inclusions.
| Tango de Pista OR Stage Tango (amateurs and professionals) – Competing Couple fee
Additional discount for BOTH CATEGORIES ($20 % OFF!- enter the link below to see the discounts in $$$) |
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| Super Early Bird Special Sep 30 – Dec 26 |
Early Bird Dec 27– Feb 25 |
Last Registration Period Feb 26 – March 25 |
| $292 (save $56) | $320 (save $28) | $348 |
(Click here to Register) |
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| SALON SENIOR (amateur dancers) competing couple fee: | ||
| Super Early Bird Special December 30 – Dec 26 |
Early Bird Dec 27 – Feb 25 |
Late Pre-registration Feb 26 – March 25 |
| $215 (you save $41!) | $236 (you save $20!) | $256 |
(Click here to Register) |
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| MILONGA (amateur & professional dancers) competing couple fee: | ||
| Super Early Bird Special September 30 – Dec 26 |
Early Bird Dec 27 – Feb 25 |
Late Pre-registration Feb 26 – March 25 |
| $240 (you save $46!) | $263 (you save $23!) | $286 |
(Click here to Register) |
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| VALS (amateur & professional dancers): competing couple fee | ||
| Super Early Bird Special December 30 – Dec 26 |
Early Bird Dec 27 – Feb 25 |
Late Pre-registration Feb 26 – March 25 |
| $215 (you save $41!) | $236 (you save $20!) | $256 |
(Click here to Register) |
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| MILONGA and VALS (amateurs & professionals) competing couple fee:
Discount for both categories includes 20% Off (enter the link below to see details) |
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| Super Early Bird Special September 30 – Dec 26 |
Early Bird Dec 27 – Feb 25 |
Late Pre-registration Feb 26 – March 25 |
| $365 (you save $69!) | $399 (you save $35!) | $434 |
(Click here to Register) |
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| SALON SENIORS (amateurs) and MILONGA (amateurs & professionals) competing couple fee:
Discount for both categories includes 20% Off (enter the link below to see details) |
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| Super Early Bird Special September 30 – Dec 26 |
Early Bird Dec 27 – Feb 25 |
Late Pre-registration Feb 26 – March 25 |
| $365 (you save $69!) | $399 (you save $35!) | $434 |
(Click here to Register) |
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| SALON SENIORS (amateurs) and VALS (amateurs & professionals) competing couple fee:
Discount for both categories 20% Off! (enter the link below to see details) |
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| Super Early Bird Special September 30 – Dec 26 |
Early Bird Dec 27 – Feb 25 |
Late Pre-registration Feb 26 – March 25 |
| $344 (you save $66!) | $377 (you save $33!) | $410 |
(Click here to Register) |
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| SALON SENIORS (amateurs) MILONGA and VALS (amateurs & professionals) competing couple fee:
Discount for the three categories includes 25% Off (enter the link below to see details) |
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| Super Early Bird Special September 30 – Dec 26 |
Early Bird Dec 27 – Feb 25 |
Late Pre-registration Feb 26 – March 25 |
| $502 (you save $96!) | $550 (you save $48!) | $598 |
(Click here to Register) |
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| “So you think you can TANGO?” Competition Pass |
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| Super Early Bird Special Sep 30 – Dec 26 |
Early Bird Dec 27 – Feb 25 |
Late Pre-registration Feb 26 – March 25 |
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| N/A | $72 | $85 | |||
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| Stage Group Competition/Showcase Pass (amateurs directed by a teacher): group fee | ||
| Early Bird Sep 16 – Feb 25 |
Last Registration Period Feb 26 – March 25 |
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| 3 couples $640
4 couples $860 5 couples $1,071 6 couples $1,286 |
3 couples $762
4 couples $1024 5 couples $ 1,275 6 couples $1,531 |
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| CLICK HERE TO GET THIS PASS |
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Spectator/Dance Pass
This pass allows you to view all 4 Competitions (two qualifying rounds, semifinal and finals) and attend all 4 milongas (with special performances, live music and two masters shows) from Thursday to Sunday.
| Super Early Bird Sep 30 – Dec 26 (save $30) |
Early Bird Dec 27 – Feb 25 (save $20) |
Late Pre-registration Feb 26 – March 25 (save $10) |
| $ 110 | $ 120 | $ 130 |
| At Door: $ 140 |
(Click here to Register) |
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*SPECIAL DEAL FOR COMPETITORS RELATIVES: each competitor will be able to reserve 2 (two) Milonga tickets at the discounted price of $25 each for the evenings they are competing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This will be a reservation link which will be available till March 31, so please make your reservations before that date. We will send competitors the link on an email on several dates between February 16 and March 25, 2019 so that they can book their tickets.*
On the opening evening on Thursday April 9, there is promotional price of $20 dollars per person to attend to view the competition and stay to the milonga with demo by the festival maestros and great recorded music by our DJ till 2.30 am. There is NO reservation or advance purchase for Thursday evening, just come and purchase your ticket with cash at door.
*Clarifications: this reservation does not imply obligation to purchase. Competitors’ relatives should pay these reservation tickets with cash at the Festival Reception day on the day of attendance.
**PRICES for SINGLE MILONGA TICKETS:
This ticket allows you to view the competition and stay at the milonga. You can buy them with check till March 15 with a discount or with cash at door
THURSDAY: $20 per person on the Opening evening. Thursday tickets are only available to purchase with cash at door
FRIDAY: NO online payment. Advanced purchase with check: $35 p/person till March 25 (March 25 is the last day you can send your check. See instructions below).
At door $40 p/person (cash only; no check or credit card)
SATURDAY: NO online payment. Advanced purchase with check: $40 p/person till March 25 (March 25 is the last day you can send your check. See instructions below).
At door $45 p/person (cash only; no check or credit card)
SUNDAY: NO online payment. Advanced purchase with check: $40 p/person March 25 (March 25 is the last day you can send your check. See instructions below).
At door $45 p/person (cash only; no check or credit card)
PAYMENT with CHECK for Friday, Saturday & Sunday Milongas
Send a check by March 25 to:
Argentine Tango USA
530 Showers Dr, Suite 7-178 Mountain View, CA 94040
You can download a pdf with the registration form and send it to us by mail together with your check to complete your registration.
Download PDF form for Single Milonga Tickets
If there is any inconvenience and you are unable to download/print the pdf from, just enclose your complete name, e-mail address, cell phone number, address (including city and state you live) together with your check.
EDUARDO SAUCEDO is from Buenos Aires, Argentina, a Master Teacher and Dancer of Argentine Tango (all styles), Choreographer, DJ, MC, and Producer of Tango Shows, Internationally recognized for his love and passion for the dance.
Claudio took his first steps at an early age. His roots come from his grandfather, Hector Contreras, who was his mentor in the early stages of his Tango training. He then followed teachings by Juan Aurelio, Juan Carlos Copes, Virulazo, Antonio Todaro, Pepito Avellaneda, Gloria and Eduardo, Dinzel, N. Guichanduc,- world-famous recognized “Maestros “ who contributed extensively to his training.
Classical dancer since she was 3 years old, graduated from the Royal Academy of Dance in London (2000), with great experience in many styles of dance (classic ballet, jazz, ballroom dance, samba, flamenco), Helena Fernandez becomes an international tango dancer and choreographer after 10 years of study and dedication to this dance. She was on tour to teach workshops and to perform in several shows in Europe, Asia and America. She also graduated in Physiotherapy specialized in neurological patients, which gave her extra tools to include tango-related concepts in her women´s technique classes.
Leandro Oliver is Argentine. He has been dancing Argentine Tango since he was 8 years old. His main masters and trainers in the Argentine Tango field have been Ricardo Oliver, Jorge Dispari, Miguel A. Zotto, Carlos Copello, Osvaldo Zotto, Juan Carlos Copes, Gabriel Angio, Natalia Games, between others.
Laila Rezk was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her dance and artistic background includes Classic Ballet (Estudio Gurquel Lederer & Teresita Campana), Jazz Dance (Estudio Gurquel Lederer & Manuel Vallejos). Miguel Angel Zotto, Milena Plebs, Guillermina Quiroga, Alejandra Mantinian, Graciela Gonzalez, Gabriel Angio and Natalia Games are have been her principal Tango Masters.
Tomas Galvan, came from disciplines related to body language, began his life in dance at 13 years, has worked in prestigious tango houses as “Taconeando” and “Piazzolla Tango”.
Gimena Herrera, came from disciplines related to the sport, began her career in dance tango in adolescence, she has working in prestigious tango houses of Buenos Aires as “Taconeando” and “Piazzolla Tango”.
Ivan Leonardo Romero is the winner in “Tango Escenario” of the Tango Buenos Aires Dance World Cup (Campeonato Mundial deTango de Buenos Aires, Argentina) of 2004, held in Buenos Aires since 2003. Since then, he travels the world teaching both professional and amateur dancers.