From Sunday, May 12th to Sunday, May 26th, 2013, Buenos Aires City Tango Dance Championship 2013 will be hosted in various “milongas”, theaters, and cultural centers throughout the city.

The competition is on the lookout for new winning couples in the following categories – Tango de Pista, Milonga, “Milongueros” of the World, and Waltz. The winners will qualify to participate in the World Tango Dance Championship in Buenos Aires in August of 2013.

The Championship will begin on May 12th at Teatro 25 de Mayo. The qualifying rounds will continue on Saturday the 18th at CC Resurgimiento (La Paternal), Sunday the 19th at CC Julián Centeya (San Cristóbal), and Tuesday the 21st at CC Carlos Gardel (Chacarita), until Wednesday the 22nd at La Viruta (Palermo) ($ 40 Pesos), to arrive at semifinals on Thursday 23rd at El Pial (Flores) ($30 Pesos). Entry is free at all events but space is limited.

The Finale will be held on Sunday, May 26th at the cultural center Usina del Arte (Av. Pedro de Mendoza & Caffarena), in La Boca, also with free entrance. Your free tickets must be claimed in advance at Casa de la Cultura, Av. de Mayo 575, on Friday 24th, from 12pm to 5pm (there is a limit of 2 tickets per person)!