- Enrollment dates for the Official Argentine Tango USA Championship 2019, will be between October 31, 2018 and April 2, 2019.
- Pre-registration is compulsory. You cannot register at door for the competition.
- Discounts for Pre-registration periods apply (see Competition Passes)
- 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 18 from 2.00 to 5.00 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** (read below)
COMPETITION PASSES 2019
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.
| Competing Couple Tango de Pista / Competing Couple Stage Tango (amateurs and professionals). Couple fee
Additional discount for both categories ($170 off) |
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| Super Early Bird Special Oct 20 – Dec 31 |
Early Bird Jan 1 – Feb 28 |
Last Registration Period Mar 1 – Apr 2 |
| $285 (save $55) | $310 (save $30) | $340 |
(Click here to Register) |
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| Competing Couple Salon Senior (amateurs) /Competing Couple “Milonga” Pass (amateurs and professionals): couple fee
Additional discount for both categories ($50 off) |
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| Super Early Bird Special Oct 20 – Dec 31 |
Early Bird Jan 1 – Feb 28 |
Last Registration Period Mar 1 – Apr 2 |
| $210 (you save $40!) | $230 (you save $20!) | $250 |
(Click here to Register) |
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| “So you think you can TANGO?” Competition Pass |
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| Super Early Bird Special Oct 20 – Dec 31 |
Early Bird Jan 1 – Feb 28 |
Last Registration Period March 1 – April 2 |
| N/A | $65 | $75 |
(Click here to Register) |
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| Stage Group Competition/Showcase Pass (amateurs directed by a teacher): group fee | ||
| Early Bird Oct 31 – Feb 28 |
Last Registration Period March 1 – April 2 |
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3 couples $625 4 couples $840 5 couples $1,045 6 couples $1,255 |
3 couples $740 4 couples $987 5 couples $ 1,234 6 couples $1,481 |
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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 Special Oct 20 – Dec 31 (22% off: save $30) |
Early Bird Jan 1 – Feb 28 (15% off: save $20) |
Last Registration Period Mar 1 – Apr 2 (7%o off: save $10) |
| $ 100 | $ 110 | $ 120 |
| At Door: $ 130 |
(Click here to Register) |
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*SPECIAL DEAL FOR COMPETITORS RELATIVES: each competitor will be able to reserve 2 (two) $35, $40 and $45 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 April 5, so please make your reservations before that date. We will send competitors the link on an email on several dates between March 10 and April 2, 2019.*
On the opening evening on Thursday April 18, 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 DJ till 2.30 am. There is NO reservation or advance purchase for this 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: $30 p/person till April 2nd (April 2nd is the last day you can send your check. See instructions below).
At door $35 p/person (cash only; no check or credit card)
SATURDAY: NO online payment. Advanced purchase with check: $40 p/person till April 2nd (April 2nd 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: $35 p/person till April 2nd (April 2nd is the last day you can send your check. See instructions below).
At door $40 p/person (cash only; no check or credit card)
PAYMENT with CHECK for Friday, Saturday & Sunday Milongas
Send a check by April 2nd, 2019 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 (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.