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world cup
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TOTAL 16 CATEGORIES
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FOR PROFESSIONAL & AMATEUR DANCERS
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COUPLES, SINGLES AND GROUPS
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15 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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world cup
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 16 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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OPEN ROLE
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GROUP COREOGRAPHIES (3-6 COUPLES)
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SOLO MILONGUERO
| 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. |
* €1500 + 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. |
* €1500 + 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 TTI * €250 + free entrance * €150 + free entrance |
| 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 |
| Open Role | The leader must be a female and/or the follower a male (e.g. same-gender couples or role-swapped couples). | 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)
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)