- Refund Policy:
- Refunds for masterclasses and the party are available up to 48 hours before the event.
- Tickets for this event can be returned up to and including April 14, 2026.
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Tournaments
CIS Cup 2026 Preliminares of the TangoBA Festival and Dance World Cup
The CIS Cup 2026 is the official qualifying stage of the TangoBA Festival and Dance World Cup, held as part of the Open Asia Argentine Tango Cup & Festival.
The competition brings together top couples from the CIS countries and international participants, providing the opportunity to continue their competitive journey on the global Argentine tango stage.
Winners receive:
• Advancement to the next stage of the TangoBA Festival and Dance World Cup
• Entry into the quarterfinals or semifinals of the Mundial de Tango in Buenos Aires (depending on category and official regulations)
• Paid airfare and accommodation to participate in the corresponding stage
• International recognition of status and results
Participating countries: CIS, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Syria, Libya, Israel, Jordan, Cyprus, Palestine, Iraq, Turkey
The competition brings together top couples from the CIS countries and international participants, providing the opportunity to continue their competitive journey on the global Argentine tango stage.
Winners receive:
• Advancement to the next stage of the TangoBA Festival and Dance World Cup
• Entry into the quarterfinals or semifinals of the Mundial de Tango in Buenos Aires (depending on category and official regulations)
• Paid airfare and accommodation to participate in the corresponding stage
• International recognition of status and results
Participating countries: CIS, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Syria, Libya, Israel, Jordan, Cyprus, Palestine, Iraq, Turkey
MetropoliTango World Cup
The MetropoliTango World Cup is an official stage of the international MetropoliTango Championship, held as part of the festival.
This stage is open to participants from all countries and gives dancers the opportunity to continue competing in the European stage of the championship.
Winners receive:
• Advancement to the next stage of the MetropoliTango World Cup
• Entry into the quarterfinals or semifinals of the MetropoliTango Championship in Italy (depending on category and official regulations)
• Official international recognition of results
Participating countries: No restrictions
This stage is open to participants from all countries and gives dancers the opportunity to continue competing in the European stage of the championship.
Winners receive:
• Advancement to the next stage of the MetropoliTango World Cup
• Entry into the quarterfinals or semifinals of the MetropoliTango Championship in Italy (depending on category and official regulations)
• Official international recognition of results
Participating countries: No restrictions
Tango Cafe Trophy
The Tango Cafe Trophy is the signature tournament of the Tango Cafe brand, combining the classical musical heritage of tango with a competitive format.
The tournament includes PRO/AM and AM/AM categories, as well as the unique Tango Cafe Trophy category, where the result is evaluated based on the combined scores of 5 dances:
• Tango Di Sarli
• Tango D’Arienzo
• Tango Pugliese
• Vals
• Milonga
Participating countries: No restrictions
The tournament includes PRO/AM and AM/AM categories, as well as the unique Tango Cafe Trophy category, where the result is evaluated based on the combined scores of 5 dances:
• Tango Di Sarli
• Tango D’Arienzo
• Tango Pugliese
• Vals
• Milonga
Participating countries: No restrictions
Tango BA Tournament Regulations
MetropoliTango CUP tournament regulations
Tango Cafe Trophy Tournament Regulations
Tournament categories
| Nr | Category (24.04) | Refers to | Conditions | Entry fees (€ / ₸) per couple | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | from 01.03 | from 01.04 | ||||||
| 1 | Tango de Pista | Tango BA | Open | 80 / 50 000 | 90 / 56 500 | 100 / 63 000 | ||
| 2 | Tango de Pista Open | MetropoliTango CUP | Open | 30 / 18 500 | 35 / 22 000 | 40 / 25 000 | ||
| 3 | Tango Escenario | Tango BA | Open | 80 / 50 000 | 90 / 56 500 | 100 / 63 000 | ||
| 4 | Tango Escenario Open | MetropoliTango CUP | Open | 30 / 18 500 | 35 / 22 000 | 40 / 25 000 | ||
| 5 | Tango de Pista Amateurs Beginner | MetropoliTango CUP | Max 3 years of experience | 20 / 12 500 | 25 / 15 500 | 30 / 18 500 | ||
| 6 | Tango de Pista Amateurs Senior | MetropoliTango CUP | Youngest at least 55 yrs | 30 / 18 500 | 35 / 22 000 | 40 / 25 000 | ||
| 7 | Tango de Pista Amateurs | MetropoliTango CUP | Open, Am only | 30 / 18 500 | 35 / 22 000 | 40 / 25 000 | ||
| 8 | Group Choreography | MetropoliTango CUP | min 3 couples or 6 participants | 80 / 50 000per group | 90 / 56 500per group | 100 / 63 000per group | ||
| 9 | Tango Nuevo | Tango Cafe Trophy | Open | 20 / 12 500 | 25 / 15 500 | 30 / 18 500 | ||
| 10 | Carlos Di Sarli Cup | Tango Cafe Trophy | Open | 30 / 18 500 | 35 / 22 000 | 40 / 25 000 | ||
| 11 | Juan d'Arienzo Cup | Tango Cafe Trophy | Open | 30 / 18 500 | 35 / 22 000 | 40 / 25 000 | ||
| 12 | Osvaldo Pugliese Cup | Tango Cafe Trophy | Open | 30 / 18 500 | 35 / 22 000 | 40 / 25 000 | ||
| 13 | Pro/Am de Pista (Single & Multi) | Tango Cafe Trophy | Pro/Am levels* |
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Judges and tango stars
Local judges
Prominent figures have been invited to the judging panel, whose contributions have brought Argentine tango to life and fostered its development in Kazakhstan.
- Lukash StanislavTango AvenueLukash Stanislav is an Argentine tango teacher and the founder of Tango Avenue Studio (Almaty).
He is an ambassador of the Kazakhstango Marathon and the Astana Tango Festival.
He has been dancing Argentine tango for 8 years, focusing in his teaching on the quality of connection in the couple, musicality, and conscious movement. He works with beginners and intermediate dancers, couples, as well as solo students. - Kumarbek BaiserkeyevTANGOBLAST AcademyCertified Argentine Tango instructor, official representative of TANGOBLAST Academy in Almaty, under the guidance of the legendary maestro Sebastián Arce.
Founder of the stylish Argentine Tango studio Estudio Brillante, where training follows the methodology of the great Maestro Arce, combining impeccable technique with elegance, musicality, and the authenticity of Argentine culture. - Oleg DzhumakhanovHavana Buenos AiresIn 2005, he founded the first social dance school in Kazakhstan, offering classes in Argentine tango, salsa, bachata, and kizomba.
- Osadchiy SergeyTODO TANGO CLUBOne of the founders and directors of the Argentine tango school "TODO TANGO CLUB"