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world cup
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TOTAL 15 CATEGORIES
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FOR PROFESSIONAL & AMATEUR DANCERS
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COUPLES, SINGLES AND GROUPS
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14 JURY MEMBERS FROM 8 COUNTRIES
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CONTESTANS FROM WORLDWIDE PRELIMINARS OF 11 CITIES
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2 STAGE FINALS IN SELECTED CATEGORIES WILL BE BROADCASTING LIVE
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We are delighted to announce that T2I WORLD Cup will be taking place between the 13th and 17th of March 2026. This highly anticipated event will see talented dancers from all around the world competing in exciting 15 categories.
The competition will be judged by a distinguished jury that has been carefully selected from some of the best and most respected dance professionals in the Tango World. We are committed to ensuring that the judging process is impartial, fair and of the highest standard possible.
We invite dancers from all corners of the globe to participate in this prestigious event and showcase their skills and passion for dance. The T2I WORLD CUP provides a platform for emerging talent, established performers and dance enthusiasts to come together and celebrate the art of tango.
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categorıes & prizes
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TANGO SALON
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TANGO ESCENARIO
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TANGO VALS
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MILONGA
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TANGO SALON SENIOR (+50 years)
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TANGO SALON SOCIAL (SOCIAL DANCERS)
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TANGO SALON RISING STAR
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DANCING TO MUSIC OF DI SARLI
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DANCING TO MUSIC OF D’ARIENZO
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DANCING TO MUSIC OF PUGLIESE
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DANCING TO MUSIC OF TROILO
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MULTI STYLE (TANGO,MILONGA,VALS)
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TANGO NUEVO
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GROUP COREOGRAPHIES (3-6 COUPLES)
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SOLO MILONGUERO
Special accomodation packages
A special accommodation package for T2i World Cup participants including 6 nights at the official 5★ festival hotel and access to all festival milongas.
Stay at the heart of TangoToIstanbul, walk directly to the competition floor, and enjoy every night dancing with the world’s tango community.
Competitors Package 1
Double Room
€490/6 Nights
- 6 Days Double Room Accomodation of 5 Star Pullman Hotel breakfast included (12.03-18.03)
- 6 Grand Milongas
Competitors Package 2
Single Room
€890/6 Nights
- 6 Days Single Room Accomodation of 5 Star Pullman Hotel breakfast included(12.03-18.03)
- 6 Grand Milongas
| Category | Who Can Enter? | Competition Format | Prizes |
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| Tango Escenario – T2i World CUP | Only couples who placed top 3 in TangoToWorldCUP preliminaries, or send a performance video for approval. | Dancing with own song in Semi Finals. Final on March 16, 2026, at the Concert Hall. |
* €1000 + included in the Maestros Cast 2027 * €1000 * €500 |
| Tango Salon – Professionals (T2i World CUP) | Open to all, recommended for experienced dancers. | Ronda eliminations. In the final: solo dance with randomly assigned song. Final on March 17, 2026. |
* €1000 + included in the Maestros Cast 2027 * €1000 * €500 |
| Tango Salon – Rising Star | Open to Pro-Ams, teachers, aspiring professionals, assistant teachers, etc. | Ronda eliminations, quarter and semi-finals. | * Free entrance + performance in the 2027 TangoToIstanbul Concert |
| Tango Salon – Social | Only social dancers. Teachers, Pro-Ams, and professionals are not allowed. | Ronda eliminations, quarter and semi-finals. | * Free entrance to the 2027 TangoToIstanbul milongas |
| Tango Salon – Senior (Age 50+) | One of the dancers must be 50 years or older. | Ronda eliminations, quarter and semi-finals. | * Free entrance to the 2027 TangoToIstanbul milongas |
| Tango Vals | Any couple may enter. | Ronda eliminations, quarter and semi-finals. | * €500 + free entrance to the 2027 TangoToIstanbul milongas |
| Milonga | Any couple may enter. | Ronda eliminations, quarter and semi-finals. | *€500 + free entrance to the 2027 TangoToIstanbul milongas |
| Solo Milonguero – T2i World CUP | Open to individual dancers (no partner required). | Each ronda includes 3 songs. Contestants switch partners for each song. Quarter, semi, and final rounds. |
* €400 + free entrance to the 2027 TangoToIstanbul milongas * €250 +free entrance to the 2027 TangoToIstanbul milongas * €150 + free entrance to the 2027 TangoToIstanbul milongas |
| Dancing to Music of Juan D'Arienzo | Any couple may enter. | Ronda eliminations, quarter and semi-finals. | * Free entrance to the 2027 TangoToIstanbul milongas |
| Dancing to Music of Osvaldo Pugliese | Any couple may enter. | Ronda eliminations, quarter and semi-finals. | * Free entrance to the 2027 TangoToIstanbul milongas |
| Dancing to Music of Carlos Di Sarli | Any couple may enter. | Ronda eliminations, quarter and semi-finals. | *Free entrance to the 2027 TangoToIstanbul milongas |
| Dancing to Music of Aníbal Troilo | Any couple may enter. | Ronda eliminations, quarter and semi-finals. | * Free entrance to the 2027 TangoToIstanbul milongas |
| Multi-Style | Any couple may enter. | Ronda eliminations, quarter and semi-finals. | * Free entrance to the 2027 TangoToIstanbul milongas |
| Tango Nuevo | Any couple may enter. | Ronda eliminations, quarter and semi-finals. | * Free entrance to the 2027 TangoToIstanbul milongas |
| Group Choreographies (6–16 people) | Groups of 6 to 16 dancers. Max 4 minutes per choreography. | Each group performs their own choreography individually. | * €1000 cash prize awarded to the choreographer |
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last champions
Tango Salon
Ezequiel Nunez & Haruna Azhizawa (JAPAN)
Tango Escenario
Sebastian Fernandez & Ayelen Barral (ARGENTINA)
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PROGRAM
IMPORTANT! The competition check-in will take place on Friday, March 13, from 14:00 to 17:00. During check-in, participants who have completed their online registration and payments will receive their numbers (in exchange for a deposit) and will be included in the selected categories. This process is mandatory for all competitors prior to the competition, and no one who has not checked in on the day of the competition will be permitted to participate. The presentation of a passport is required during check-in.
Friday – March 13
14:00 – 19:00 (Foyer)
- Check-In
Saturday – March 14
16:00 – 19:00 (Grand Ballroom)
- Tango Salon (1/8 Finals)
- Solo Milonguero (1/8 Finals)
- Tango Salon – Social (1/2 Finals)
- Tango Escenario (1/4 Finals)
Sunday – March 15
15:30 – 19:00 (Grand Ballroom)
- Tango Salon – Rising Star (1/4 Finals)
- Tango Vals (1/8 Finals)
- Milonga (1/4 Finals)
- Pugliese (1/4 Finals)
- Di Sarli (1/8 Finals)
- Tango Escenario (1/2 Finals)
- Tango Salon – Senior (50+) (1/2 Finals)
- Group Choreography Final
Monday – March 16
12:00 – 18:00 (Grand Ballroom)
- Tango Salon (1/4 Finals)
- Solo Milonguero (1/4 Finals)
- Tango Vals (1/4 Finals)
- Dancing to Troilo (1/4 Finals)
- Tango Salon – Rising Star (1/2 Finals)
- Dancing to D’Arienzo (1/4 Finals)
- Dancing to Di Sarli (1/4 Finals)
- Multi-Style (1/2 Finals)
- Milonga (1/2 Finals)
- Dancing to Pugliese (1/2 Finals)
- Dancing to Troilo (1/2 Finals)
- Dancing to Juan D’Arienzo (1/2 Finals)
- Di Sarli (1/2 Finals)
20:00 – 22:00 (Theatre)
- Tango Escenario FINAL
Tuesday – March 17
12:00 – 18:00 (Grand Ballroom)
- Tango Salon (1/2 Finals)
- Solo Milonguero (1/2 Finals)
- Tango Vals (1/2 Finals)
- Tango Salon – Senior FINAL
- Tango Salon – Social FINAL
- Multi-Style FINAL
- Tango Nuevo Final
- Dancing to Di Sarli FINAL
- Dancing to Troilo FINAL
- Dancing to D’Arienzo FINAL
- Dancing to Pugliese FINAL
- Milonga FINAL
- Tango Vals FINAL
- Solo Milonguero FINAL
20:00 – 22:00 (Theatre)
- Tango Salon FINAL
IMPORTANT NOTE :Small changes may be made by the organization team on the day of the competition according to the conditions of the competition program.
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jury
- JAVIER RODRIGUEZ – ARGENTINA
- VANESA VILLALBA – ARGENTINA
- JUAN MALIZIA – ARGENTINA
- MANUELA ROSSI – ARGENTINA
- SERGEY MAGA – RUSSIA
- STEFANO GUIDICE – ITALY
- MENG WANG – CHINA
- HIROSHI YAMAO – JAPAN
- KYOKO YAMAO – JAPAN
- MAZEN KIWAN – LEBANON
- ELENA SERGIENKO – UKRAINE
- TANJU YILDIRIM – TÜRKİYE
- TÜRKAN BULUT – TÜRKİYE
- ALİ ALPER ÖZDEMİR – TÜRKİYE
2nd T2i World CUP General Information and Rules
CLICK HERE for ALL CONDITIONS, RULES for ALL CATEGORIES
REGISTER FOR THE COMPETITION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. (EACH PARTNER HAS TO REGISTER SEPERATELY)