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TANGO
BATTLE
BATTLE
Key Regulation Highlights
Each battle pair (duet) consists of two duets dancing in the same sector.
Categories:
Open category (Am-Am, Pro-Am, Pro-Pro): for dancers of any level and background.
Judging. Each battle group is evaluated by three judges: two experts + one “people’s judge.”
Judges’ decisions are final (no appeals).
Costumes: optional and not a judging criterion.
Format and structure
A battle is not a classical competition but a contest built on mutual respect between all participants: partners, opponents, judges and audience.
Dances take place in turns or “pair vs pair.” Between 5–8 couples dance non-stop for a fixed time.
Couples dance in sequence: pair #1 vs #2 in one sector, #3 vs #4 in another, etc.
There are 4 sectors in the initial stage.
Semifinal: 2 sectors.
Final: two couples in one sector.
In the final, couples dance a full musical track.
Each couple performs one entry — approx. 1 minute of meaningful dance with a complete idea.
Participants must follow the order and cannot start out of turn.
The winner is the pair chosen by the majority of judges (by raising hands).
Judging criteria
Evaluation criteria
What may cause deductions
What earns extra points
Awards
Each winning couple in its category receives a trophy or medal depending on placement (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
Categories & Pricing
20 Nov 2025 – 31 Mar 2026: €40 per couple per category.
1 Apr 2026 – 8 Jun 2026: €50 per couple per category.
Categories:
Last day of registration: 8 June 2026.
After 8 June, registrations are closed.
Audience Admission
Tournament entrance: €5.
Free for festival participants who purchased the 14 June milonga or a milonga package.
Photo & Video
The Organizer reserves the right to record all stages of the tournament by any known methods for promotion of the event.
All materials are the exclusive property of the Organizer.
By registering, participants agree to the irrevocable and free transfer of rights to use all tournament recordings and materials.
Each battle pair (duet) consists of two duets dancing in the same sector.
Categories:
- Tango (Am-Am)
- Waltz (Am-Am)
- Milonga (Am-Am)
- Tango Salón (Open)
- Music of Carlos Di Sarli Orchestra (Open)
- Music of Juan D’Arienzo Orchestra (Open)
- Music of Osvaldo Pugliese Orchestra (Open)
Open category (Am-Am, Pro-Am, Pro-Pro): for dancers of any level and background.
Judging. Each battle group is evaluated by three judges: two experts + one “people’s judge.”
Judges’ decisions are final (no appeals).
Costumes: optional and not a judging criterion.
Format and structure
A battle is not a classical competition but a contest built on mutual respect between all participants: partners, opponents, judges and audience.
Dances take place in turns or “pair vs pair.” Between 5–8 couples dance non-stop for a fixed time.
Couples dance in sequence: pair #1 vs #2 in one sector, #3 vs #4 in another, etc.
There are 4 sectors in the initial stage.
Semifinal: 2 sectors.
Final: two couples in one sector.
In the final, couples dance a full musical track.
Each couple performs one entry — approx. 1 minute of meaningful dance with a complete idea.
Participants must follow the order and cannot start out of turn.
The winner is the pair chosen by the majority of judges (by raising hands).
Judging criteria
- Judges evaluate: technique, clarity, musicality, artistry, composition, dynamics.
- Participants must follow judges’ decisions and maintain appropriate conduct.
Evaluation criteria
- Respect: partner, opponents, judges, audience, oneself.
- Logic & idea: the dance must have a clear and completed concept.
- Dynamics + “punches” (highlights): overall energy and expressive accents.
- Effective action: impact, recognizability, interaction.
What may cause deductions
- Partner’s fall.
- Complex figures executed with loss of control.
- Distorting the partner’s aesthetics or presentation.
- Disrespect within the couple or toward others.
- Lack of basic tango structure (dance must rely on recognizable tango elements).
- Loss of balance or control.
- Breaking the style or concept without logic.
- Incoherent movements without structure.
- Poor use of space.
What earns extra points
- Combinatorics: sequences formed into a meaningful phrase.
- Highlights / Punches: strong expressive moments.
- Dialogue with opponents: any form of communication without physical contact.
- Dramaturgy: character and story development, not just technique.
- References: allusions to tango culture and classic elements.
- Irony: humor, lightness, unexpected twists.
Awards
Each winning couple in its category receives a trophy or medal depending on placement (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
Categories & Pricing
20 Nov 2025 – 31 Mar 2026: €40 per couple per category.
1 Apr 2026 – 8 Jun 2026: €50 per couple per category.
Categories:
- Tango (Am-Am)
- Waltz (Am-Am)
- Milonga (Am-Am)
- Tango Salón (Open)
- Di Sarli Orchestra Music (Open)
- D’Arienzo Orchestra Music (Open)
- Pugliese Orchestra Music (Open)
Last day of registration: 8 June 2026.
After 8 June, registrations are closed.
Audience Admission
Tournament entrance: €5.
Free for festival participants who purchased the 14 June milonga or a milonga package.
Photo & Video
The Organizer reserves the right to record all stages of the tournament by any known methods for promotion of the event.
All materials are the exclusive property of the Organizer.
By registering, participants agree to the irrevocable and free transfer of rights to use all tournament recordings and materials.