The UK Tango Festival is all about getting together and celebrating the art and culture of Argentine Tango with all our friends, guests and fellow tangueros. The Championships is a fun addition to the festival where everyone is welcome to sign up to compete, focus on their personal development in preparation for the big event and showcase their dance for the judges critical eye.

In no particular order, here are the ‘movers and shakers’ at the festival this year:

CONTESTANTS – SALON COMPETITION

In the Salon Tango Category, couples will compete in groups, dancing three pieces previously selected by the Committee.

Joao Carlos David and Mirella van der Linden – Netherlands

Morfudd Harrad and Graham Harrad – England

Rosa Lorena de Miranda Serra and Jory Raimo Boelhouwers – Netherlands

Peter Mc Auley and Paula Mc Auley – Northern Ireland

Andy Ong and Marika Maekelae – England

Mimi and Nikita – Germany

Piotr Wozniak and Ida Zagrzejewska – Poland

Boillot Nolwenn and Ouchrih Yannis – France

Magdalena Gintrowska and John Leo – Ireland

Sophia Rodriguez and Jesus Rodriguez – Switzerland

Xiao-Pei Chu and Alfie Talman – England

Matteo Manferdini and Kat Gorna – England

Katarzyna Ptak and Xavier Bufkens – Belgium

Charnay Mathieu and Julie Debrincat – France

CONTESTANTS – STAGE COMPETITION

In the Stage Tango Category, each couple will compete individually, dancing to a choreographed song of their choice.

Joao Carlos David and Mirella van der Linden – Netherlands

Peter Mc Auley and Paula Mc Auley – Northern Ireland

Rosa Lorena de Miranda Serra and Jory Raimo Boelhouwers – Netherlands

Katarzyna Ptak and Xavier Bufkens – Belgium

JUDGING PANEL

With many years of experience as performers, choreographers and maestros, the Judging Panel are carefully selected to take on the responsibility of judging the competition. They must assess each competing couple against a set criteria as set out by the Tango BA & Dance World Cup Committee.

LETS TALK JUDGING CRITERIA
What does the judging criteria mean to us? Lets put it in ‘layman’s terms’.

Fernando Galera & Silvina Vals

Demian Garcia & Fatima Vitale

Facundo de la Cruz & Paola Sanz

TANGO DJ’S

This year we are joined by three celebrated Tango DJ’s from around the world who bring with them their expertise and inspiration for the music of Tango.

Marcela Rojas

Nicolas Wan Park – Meet Nicolas – A TANDA WITH NICOLAS WAN PARK!

Damian Boggio

CULTURAL SEMINARS

There will be some really interesting seminars and lessons from visiting teachers.

1. Lessons in Tango Lyrics & Culture

Demian brings us some really interesting lectures on learning Spanish through tango lyrics and culture. Learn more about the SPANISH CLASSES
Meet DEMIAN GAWIANSKI

2. Seminar on How to Teach Tango

Eleonora teaches Tango Teachers in Buenos Aires how to teach tango to beginners. Learn more about the TEACHING TANGO SEMINAR. Meet ELEONORA COMELLI

Find out what happened at the festival this year!

News, photos and videos will be published on the UK Tango Festival Club Page