Updated 18:43 IST, September 26th 2021
Two Argentine couples win 2021 Buenos Aires Tango World Cup
Emmanuel Casal and Yanina Muzyka came first in the stage category, the most flamboyant and scenographic style in which each couples try to showcase their unique personal and innovative version of the dance.
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Celebrations began on Saturday night for Tango dancers in Argentina as the champions of the Buenos Aires Tango World Cup were crowned.
Emmanuel Casal and Yanina Muzyka came first in the stage category, the most flamboyant and scenographic style in which each couples try to showcase their unique personal and innovative version of the dance.
Agustin Agnez and Barbara Ferreyra won the salon category.
Salon tango is danced at milongas, night clubs dedicated to the Buenos Aires iconic dance, where dancers move forward altogether throughout the song drawing an imaginary circle around the dance floor.
Argentine couple, male dancers Federico Carrizo and Juan Segui claimed second place in the stage category.
This year's edition marked the comeback of the Buenos Aires Tango Festival and World Cup after 2020's online version of the competition.
The Tango, a musical genre that includes dance, music, poetry and singing was declared in 2009 an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Published 18:43 IST, September 26th 2021