Presentango Cup
The dance competition is open to anyone who is of legal age (18 years or older) at the time of the competition and whose physical condition allows them to take part. In addition to the title, there are cash and other prizes to be won.
There are four categories of competition.
Tickets for spectators and competition categories for participants can be booked – just like other festival activities – via the registration form.
For competitors, there is a combined offer that includes all the milongas at a very attractive price.
Categories
🏆 Tango de Pista
The classic competition of pure tango.
Three tangos are danced in rounds with a maximum of 10 couples. The choice of music is not known until the start of a round.
🏆 Tango 360
The all-round category with tango, vals and milonga and an individual final round.
A tango, a vals and a milonga are danced in rounds with a maximum of 8 couples. The choice of music is not known until the start of a round.
In the final, the couples also dance an individual performance to music of their choice.
🏆 Milonguero Jack & Jill
The challenge for every milonguera and every milonguero. With individual registration, no partner required.
Four tangos are danced in rounds with a maximum of 10 couples. There is a partner change before each tango.
Leaders and followers are judged separately.
🏆 Tango Show
Tango on stage, where Tango meets theatre.
Couples and groups present their individual shows.
In addition to dancing skills, costume and originality count towards the overall impression.
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Programme
| Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|
| Preliminary rounds Tango de Pista | Final rounds Tango de Pista |
| Preliminary rounds Tango 360 | Final rounds Tango 360 |
| Preliminary rounds Milonguero Jack & Jill | Final rounds Milonguero Jack & Jill |
| Preliminary rounds Tango Show | Final rounds Tango Show |
| Award Ceremony |
Prizes
| Position | Tango de Pista | Tango 360 | Tango Show | Milonguero |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | up to EUR 500.00* Trophy + certificate Full Pass 2027 | up to EUR 500.00* Trophy + certificate Full Pass 2027 | up to EUR 500.00* Trophy + certificate Full Pass 2027 | 2x EUR 100.00 2x Trophy + certificate Full Pass 2027 |
| 2 | Trophy + certificate Full Pass 2027 | Trophy + certificate Full Pass 2027 | Trophy + certificate Full Pass 2027 | Certificate Full Pass 2027 |
| 3 | Trophy + certificate Full Pass 2027 | Trophy + certificate Full Pass 2027 | Trophy + certificate Full Pass 2027 | Certificate Full Pass 2027 |
* The guaranteed prize money is EUR 250.00 per category and increases to EUR 500.00 if 16 or more couples compete.
Jury
We are delighted to present such a jury:
- Miguel Ángel Zotto
- Daiana Guspero
- Ezequiel Paludi
- Geraldine Rojas
- Dmitriy Kusnetzov
- Olga Nikolaeva
Supervision
Will be disclosed soon.
RULES
1. ELIGIBILITY
- Participants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the competition.
- The categories are open to participants from anywhere in the world, without geographical restrictions.
- Each contestant may participate in one or more categories, but may not compete more than once in the same category, even with different partners.
- Participation is open to both professional and amateur dancers.
- Participants must confirm their registration at check-in by presenting their identity document.
2. COMPETITION FORMAT AND PHASES
The competition will take place in different phases, depending on the category:
A) QUALIFYING ROUND
- All registered couples will participate in a single preliminary round.
- Each couple will dance once only.
B) FINAL
- The couples selected in the qualifying phase will compete.
- Each couple will dance individually, with a piece of music of their choice, for a maximum duration of 4 minutes.
C) “MILONGUEROS” CATEGORY
- Individual competition, with two awards: leader role and follower role.
- Participants will change partners for each tanda.
- Four tangos selected by the jury will be danced, announced just before the start of the round.
3. PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION
- Participants will register for the competition.
- Check-in will take place in person. Contestants must present themselves to confirm their prior registration with their ID card or original passport.
- During this process, the registration will be confirmed and each participant will receive their order number, along with information about the approximate performance times in the relevant phases of their category or categories.
4. EVALUATION CRITERIA
TANGO DE PISTA
The Tango de Pista is conceived as a social dance, where improvisation, a constant embrace, connection between partners and correct circulation on the floor take priority.
Circulation:
- Couples must move in a counter-clockwise direction.
- Couples who remain in the same spot for more than two musical phrases, thereby blocking the flow, will be penalised.
- In the event of a general obstruction, the jury may decide that the round repeats a tango.
- The embrace must be maintained throughout the dance.
Evaluation:
- Social tango figures (barridas, sacadas al piso, enrosques, ganchos, boleos, etc.) are permitted, provided they do not interfere with other couples.
- Figures that involve lifting both feet off the ground (acrobatics, jumps, etc.) are not permitted.
- The following aspects will be evaluated:
- Musicality
- Style and elegance in the walk
- Technique and precision
- Connection and communication as a couple
- Ability to adapt the dynamics to the tango being performed
Attire:
- Attire will not be evaluated, but elegant clothing consistent with the social character of the Tango de Pista is recommended.
TANGO 360
- The same criteria as in Tango de Pista will apply.
- In addition, the suitability of style and musicality to the corresponding genre – vals and milonga – will be assessed.
- In addition to the final round, each finalist couple will perform an individual show to a song of their choice (maximum 4 minutes).
- The same criteria as in Tango Show will apply to the individual performance of the finalists.
TANGO SHOW
- Couples and groups will perform an individual show to a song of their choice.
- The maximum duration is 4 minutes for couples and 5 minutes for groups.
- A group consists of three to six people.
Evaluation:
- Techniques from other dance disciplines may be incorporated, provided they enrich the interpretation of tango.
- The choreography must include traditional tango elements, such as:
- Ochos
- Giros
- Caminatas largas
- Boleos
- Ganchos
- El abrazo milonguero
- Tricks and aerial movements must not exceed one third of the total choreography.
- The following aspects will be evaluated:
- Artistic expression and musicality
- Technique and quality of execution
- Stage presence and costume
- Integration of traditional tango elements
MILONGUERO JACK & JILL CATEGORY
- Four tangos selected by the organisation will be danced.
- The same criteria as in Tango de Pista will apply, with special attention to the ability to adapt to different partners in each tango.
5. JURY
- The jury’s decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
By registering, participants automatically accept this condition. - In case of doubts or disagreements, a written complaint (in Spanish or English) may be submitted to the organisation, never directly to the jury.
- The score of each performance will be determined by the accumulation of points awarded by each jury member.
6. FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
The organisation reserves the right to film and photograph all phases of the championship for promotional and archival purposes.
By registering, participants expressly authorise the use of such material by the organisation, without financial compensation.