USNATA strives to expand the profile, knowledge and participation in Argentine Tango in the United States. Our goal is to maintain a national syllabus based on traditional, authentic Argentine Tango as well as standards and accreditation processes for Professionals (teachers, competitors, judges), Certified Tango Dance Teachers and Amateur Tango Dancers. Argentine Tango deserves more exposure in the US and abroad and therefore we strive to establish competitions and championships upholding the syllabus and membership standards created by USNATA. We seek to maintain a high national standard of Argentine Tango while working closely with international experts from Argentina and other countries.
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Competitions&Events
USNATA sanctioned Argentine Tango Competitions and events are held according to the rules and policies set by USNATA. As a Professional, Pro-Am or Amateur dancer you can learn more about these events below.
Amateurs Category
An Amateur dancer who partners with another Amateur dancer may register in the Amateur category and compete in Single Dances and Championships. Single dances are danced separately while Championships are danced in Tandas. For more rules, click below.
Pro-Am Category
Pro-Am category allows a student to compete with his/her professional dance instructor in Single Dances and Championships. Single dances are danced separately while Championships are danced in Tandas. Certain rules apply. Learn more here.
Senior Category
For ages 55+. An Amateur dancer who partners with another Amateur dancer may register in the Amateur category and compete in Single Dances and Championships. Single dances are danced separately while Championships are danced in Tandas. The age is determined by the age of the youngest Amateur dancer in the couple. For more rules, click below.
Professional Category
A Professional Tango dancer is defined as someone who shows the highest level of dancing and therefore gets compensated for teaching, performing, competing or taxi-dancing. Professional Tango Dancers compete in Championships to obtain titles. To learn more about this category, click below.
Junior Category
A category welcoming the next Tango generation to the floor, our Juniors can perform their own individual piece with either their instructor or another Junior (under the age of 18)!
“The competitive tango world is full of thrills – the music, dresses and lights of the grand ballroom are almost surreal. What is real is the sense of accomplishment to achieve a goal among so many talented dancers out there.”
“I feel I learn the most through the process of getting ready for the competitions. Starting from learning choreography and techniques to improving musicality, styling and performance skills.” Argentine Tango Competitive Student.”