TangotoCUP: A Unique Tango Competition in London

We are excited to invite you to TangotoCUP London 2024, a prestigious competition that is part of the T2I World Cup in Istanbul. The T2I World Cup is a global event with preliminaries in cities like Buenos Aires, and this year, the London leg promises to be an event to remember. This year TangotoCUP London is happening in November (15th, 16th and 17th) and the T2I World Cup will be held in Istanbul along with the world famous Tango2Istanbul Festival in March 2025. Please check the Tango2Istanbul website here for the full details.

London Tango Encuentro 

TangotoCUP London is part of the same weekend as London Tango Encuentro. If you are interested in participating in the Milongas/Workshops, please check the details here:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/london-tango-encuentro/

Why Participate in TangotoCUP?

TangotoCUP is more than just a competition; it’s a unique opportunity to push your boundaries, showcase your talent, and contribute to an inclusive and vibrant Tango community. One of the goals of the competition is to remove any unconscious biases that exist in Tango and truly reward good talent, fostering an inclusive culture within the community.

Meet the Esteemed Judges

We are honoured to have a panel of world-renowned judges who will bring their expertise to the competition:

• Esref Tekinalp
• Vanessa Gauch
• Dante Culcuy
• Simone Facchini
• Gioia Abballe

Their collective experience and deep understanding of Tango will ensure that every performance is judged with fairness and insight, making TangotoCUP an event to remember.

Competition Details:

• Date: 15th, 16th and 17th November 2024 (exact times will be confirmed based on registrations and rounds)
• Location: 10 Herbal Hill, EC1R 5EG, London
• Categories: Salon, Escenario, Milonga, Vals, and Social Salon (for non-professionals)
• Judges:
  • Esref Tekinalp & Vanessa Gauch
  • Simone Facchini & Gioia Abballe
  • Dante Culcuy

Please check our website to view the competition categories, prices, packages and to register!

First Prizes:

• Salon & Escenario Categories:
  • Plane ticket to Istanbul (from Europe)
  • Entrance to the Quarter Finals (QF) of the T2I World Cup
  • Paid performance in London
  • FREE entrance to the T2I World Cup in the respective category
• Milonga & Vals Categories:
  • Entrance to the Quarter Finals (QF) of the T2I World Cup in the respective category
• Social Salon Category:
  • Entrance to the Quarter Finals (QF) of the T2I World Cup Social Salon Category.

Second Prizes:

• Salon & Escenario Categories:
  • Paid performance in London

Note: Participants in the Social Salon category must not be professionals (i.e., they do not teach or perform anywhere in the world, and do not have videos promoting themselves on YouTube or any social media. Videos of dancing uploaded by the general public are ok. The judges decision will be final on this matter). Participants in the Social Salon category cannot participate in the Salon category and vice versa.

Note: For the Escenario category, one of the prerequisites for entering the T2I WorldCup is for participants to finish in the Top 5 of one of the preliminaries. Our TangotoCUP London is one of those preliminaries.

Register Today!

To secure your spot in this prestigious event, both you and your partner must register separately. Once you complete your registration, your participation in TangotoCUP will be confirmed.

You can register on our website here!

We offer a FREE Practica space for all the participants of TangotoCUP London between now and the end of the competition on ALL Sundays between 8pm and 10.30pm. You will receive the information soon after your booking. Come and practise a lot, have fun and keep getting better!