Competition
Step into the spotlight in Paris and dance your way to Tango2Istanbul ! Win the Preliminary Competition in Paris and qualify for the Tango2Istanbul stage!"
Competition date : Friday 5th of December 14h-20h
First Prizes:
Salon & Escenario Categories:
€500 towards plane ticket to Istanbul
Entrance to the Quarter Finals (QF) of the TangoToIstanbul World Cup
FREE entrance to the T2I World Cup in the respective category
Milonga & Vals Categories:
Entrance to the Quarter Finals (QF) of the T2I World Cup in the respective category
Social Salon Category:
Entrance to the Quarter Finals (QF) of the T2I World Cup Social Salon Category.
Solo Milonguero Category:
Entrance to the Quarter Finals (QF) of the T2I World Cup Solo Milonguero Category.
Second Prizes:
Salon & Escenario Categories:
€200 towards flight tickets to Istanbul
Milongas Program
Thursday December 4th
20h - 2h – Preparty Milonga Performance of Natacha & Andres | Salle Saint Bruno (9 Rue Saint-Bruno 75018 Paris)
Friday December 5th
21h - 3h - Grand Milonga Performance of Vanessa & Esref | Epicentre (24 Rue Antoine-Julien Hénard, 75012 Paris)
Saturday December 6th
15h-20h - Daytime Milonga Performance of Vanessa & Facundo | Epicentre (24 Rue Antoine-Julien Hénard, 75012 Paris)
21h-3h - Grand Milonga Performance of Vanessa & Facundo | Epicentre (24 Rue Antoine-Julien Hénard, 75012 Paris)
Sunday December 7th
15h00 -20h – Daytime Milonga DJ Asya | PUC de Paris (17 Avenue Pierre de Coubertain 75013 Paris)
21h - 2h – Afterparty Milonga Dj Georgia Piskou | PUC de Paris (17 Avenue Pierre de Coubertain 75013 Paris)
Vanessa Villalba & Facundo Piñero
Vanessa and Facundo are internationally acclaimed tango performers known for their breathtaking stage presence, precision, and artistry. Though not official World Champions in the Tango Escenario category, they are deeply respected figures in the world of stage tango—training finalists and top competitors for the Tango Mundial and frequently serving as master teachers at elite festivals worldwide. Their career includes touring with the iconic Forever Tango production, performing striking choreographies like En Cruze, and directing high-level tango seminars across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Their unique blend of strength, elegance, and musicality makes them one of the most sought-after couples on the global tango scene
Natacha and Andrés are a Paris-based tango couple known for their musical sensitivity, inventive improvisation, and elegant technique. Originally from Buenos Aires and Paris respectively, they began dancing together in 2015 and have since become a reference in the European tango scene. Their teaching combines subtle body awareness with dynamic movement, making their classes both fun and challenging. Regular guests at international festivals including Copenhagen, Istanbul, and Berlin, they embody a tango that is fluid, intimate, and richly expressive—a dialogue where tradition meets innovation.
Natacha Lockwood & Andres Molina
Vanessa Gauch & Eşref Tekinalp
Vanessa and Eşref form a powerful and poetic duo, blending technical depth with a refined emotional presence. Vanessa brings decades of movement training and a rich background in somatic practices, while Eşref—an engineer turned tango maestro—won the Turkish National Tango Championship in 2010. Together, they co-direct one of Istanbul’s most respected tango schools and are recognized for their deep connection, elegance, and pedagogical clarity. Regularly invited to international festivals, they offer a tango that is both grounded and expressive, with a unique emphasis on conscious movement and authentic dialogue between partners.
Festival djs
Nana Urigaeva
Georgia / UK
Gabriela Manea
Romania
Asya Moiseeva
Russia/France
Andres Molina
Argentina / France
Rachos
France
Kira Makarova
Russia / France
festival prices
Pre party
12 euros Early Bird*
15 euros Normal Price
20 Euros at the Entrance
Thursday night milonga - Show Andres & Natacha
*Early Bird price is valid for all registrations made before 1.09.2025
Friday Grande Milonga
15 euros Early Bird*
20 euros Normal Price
25 euros at the Entrance
Friday night milonga - Show Vanessa & Esref
*Early Bird price is valid for all registrations made before 1.09.2025
Saturday Daytime Milonga
12 euros Early Bird*
15 euros Normal Price
20 Euros at the Entrance
Saturday Afternoon Milonga
*Early Bird price is valid for all registrations made before 1.09.2025
Saturday Grande Milonga
15 euros Early Bird*
20 euros Normal Price
25 euros at the Entrance
Saturday Night Milonga
*Early Bird price is valid for all registrations made before 1.09.2025
Sunday Daytime Milonga
12 euros Early Bird*
15 euros Normal Price
20 Euros at the Entrance
Saturday Afternoon Milonga
*Early Bird price is valid for all registrations made before 1.09.2025
Sunday Afterparty
12 euros Early Bird*
15 euros Normal Price
20 Euros at the Entrance
Saturday Afternoon Milonga
*Early Bird price is valid for all registrations made before 1.09.2025
Milongas Pass
50 euros Early Bird*
60 euros Normal Price
70 euros at the Door
Friday night + Saturday Afternoon + Saturday Night + Sunday Afternoon Milongas
*Early Bird price is valid for all registrations made before 1.09.2025
Milongas Full Pass
70 euros Early Bird*
90 euros
110 at The door
Preparty+Festival Pass+Afterparty
Thursday night to Sunday night
*Early Bird price is valid for all registrations made before 1.09.2025
Festival Full Pass
190 euros Early Bird*
200 euros
Preparty+Festival Pass+Afterparty
Thursday night to Sunday night
+ 5 classes
*Early Bird price is valid for all registrations made before 1.09.2025
Festival Premium Pass
260 euros Early Bird*
270 euros
Preparty+Festival Pass+Afterparty
Thursday night to Sunday night
+ All classes
*Early Bird price is valid for all registrations made before 1.09.2025
Workshop Prices Only
1 class - 40 euros
3 classes - 100 euros
4 classes - 115 euros
5 classes - 120 euros
6 classes - 135 euros
8 classes - 160 euros
10 classes - 180 euros
All classes - 200 euros
reservation required