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Invitation to the 2nd Amateur Argentine Tango Dance Competition
We warmly invite all tango-loving couples and enthusiastic beginners to take part in the 2nd Amateur Argentine Tango Dance Competition in Pécs!
This event is not about professional dancers—it is about you: everyone who discovered Argentine tango through love, curiosity, or simply as an exciting personal challenge.
It does not matter how long you have been dancing, how many figures you know, or how confident you feel on the dance floor. What matters most is your courage, the joy of dancing, and the experience you share with your partner.
Come and challenge yourselves in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, where applause and smiles are guaranteed—and where everyone who steps onto the dance floor is already a winner.
Perhaps you have only imagined entering a competition until now. This is your opportunity to turn that dream into reality. Register with your partner, step onto the dance floor, and let the music guide you!
Below you will find all the important information about registration, competition format, judging criteria, and prizes.
2nd Pécs Amateur Tango Dance Competition
Competition Rules and Conditions of Participation
The amateur tango dance competition, organised as part of the Pécs International Tango Celebration, aims to provide amateur Argentine tango couples with an opportunity to present their dancing in a friendly, supportive, and inspiring environment.
The competition is not exclusively a technical contest. It is also a celebration of the connection, musicality, presence, and individual expression that make Argentine tango so special.
Conditions of Participation
The competition is open to amateur Argentine tango couples who register in advance.
Registration becomes final once the entry fee has been paid. Payment of the entry fee will be possible after 21 August 2026.
Registration and payment deadline: 10 September 2026
Entry fee: HUF 10,000 per couple
Expected number of participants: 10–15 couples
The competition is open to both Hungarian and international amateur couples.
Competition Format
The competition will consist of two stages:
Semi-final
Final
Announcement of the results
The total running time of the competition programme will be approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.
A concert and a fashion show will also take place between the competition rounds. These programme elements will provide the jury with sufficient time to complete their evaluations, make their decisions, and prepare the commemorative certificates.
Dance Format
Couples will dance in the traditional ronda format.
A maximum of 10 couples will dance on the floor at the same time.
Depending on the number of registered couples, the semi-final will be held in one or two rondas.
Each participating group will dance one ronda.
Each ronda will last approximately 12 minutes and will consist of three traditional tango tracks.
The music will be selected in advance by the organisers. The musical selection will not be announced to the competitors beforehand.
Judging Criteria
The jury will evaluate the couples according to the following criteria:
overall impression and presence
posture and technical confidence
quality of leading and following
connection and harmony between the partners
musical sensitivity and interpretation
use of space and respect for ronda etiquette
The jury's aim is to support the dancers' development and recognise individual expression.
The competition is intended to be friendly and motivating. Technical ability is not the only consideration: the spirit of tango, the connection between the partners, and the couple's relationship with the music will also play an important role in the evaluation.
Jury
Franz Alvaro Bravo – tango dancer and choreographer
Budai László – tango dancer, choreographer, and dance teacher
Szeghalmi Endre – tango dancer
Groó Gyula – dancesport coach and international adjudicator
Bartha Kata – violinist
Prizes
First Place Couple
The first-place couple will receive a trophy and a commemorative certificate.
The winning couple will also receive:
free admission to the Tango Ball
a ceremonial introduction at the Ball of the 6th Pécs International Tango Celebration
an opportunity to perform during the opening programme of the Ball
one hour of personalised private tuition for the couple, offered by Serbán Andrea and Franz Alvaro Bravo
one hour of personalised private tuition for the couple, offered by Budai László
a personalised Tango Libre couple's pass worth HUF 30,000, offered by Szeghalmi Endre
Additional Prizes
The lady of the winning couple will receive a HUF 20,000 voucher towards the purchase of a tango outfit from Komka Éva's collection.
The gentleman of the winning couple will receive a HUF 20,000 voucher towards the purchase of a tango outfit, offered by tango clothing designer Szabó Gyula.
Second Place Couple
The second-place couple will receive a trophy and a commemorative certificate.
The couple will also receive:
free admission to the Tango Ball
an opportunity to be introduced during the ceremonial opening programme of the Tango Ball
a personalised Tango Libre class ticket for two, worth HUF 10,000, offered by Szeghalmi Endre
Additional Prizes
The lady of the second-place couple will receive a HUF 15,000 voucher towards the purchase of a tango outfit from Komka Éva's collection.
The gentleman of the second-place couple will receive a HUF 15,000 voucher towards the purchase of a tango outfit, offered by tango clothing designer Szabó Gyula.
Third Place Couple
The third-place couple will receive a trophy and a commemorative certificate.
The couple will also receive:
free admission to the Tango Ball
an opportunity to be introduced during the ceremonial opening programme of the Tango Ball
a personalised admission ticket for two to Milonga Jueves, worth HUF 6,000, offered by Szeghalmi Endre
Additional Prizes
The lady of the third-place couple will receive a HUF 10,000 voucher towards the purchase of a tango outfit from Komka Éva's collection.
The gentleman of the third-place couple will receive a HUF 10,000 voucher towards the purchase of a tango outfit, offered by tango clothing designer Szabó Gyula.
Audience Award
During the competition, members of the audience will also have the opportunity to vote for their favourite couple.
The couple receiving the highest number of audience votes will win the Audience Award.
The Audience Award, offered by Budai László and Hegyi Maya, includes:
two tickets to the performance Létezés (Existence), taking place at the National Dance Theatre in Budapest on 7 November 2026
two tickets to the Christmas Tango Ball, taking place at the Corinthia Hotel in Budapest on 19 December 2026
Information about the voting procedure will be provided by the organisers at the venue.
Every Participant Is Celebrated
Every couple participating in the competition will receive a commemorative certificate.
All participating couples will also have the opportunity to appear in the joint opening dance of the evening Tango Ball.
Important Note
The organisers reserve the right to modify the format and running order of the competition depending on the number of registered couples, the conditions of the venue, and the need to keep the programme on schedule.
The aim of the competition will always remain the same: to support amateur tango dancers, strengthen the shared community experience, and present Argentine tango in a cultured and elegant way.
