YOUR TANGO 、YOUR LEGACY
A NEW STAGE START.
Event Details
- Date: November 23(sun)–24(mon), 2025 | 11:00–19:00 (tentative)
- Venue: Dance Gran Harajuku (2-3-7 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo B1 & B2)
- Organizer: Darienzo Cup Executive Committee
- Support (Pending): Embassy of Argentina in Japan, Japan Argentine Tango Federation
- Special Sponsor: Top Connect Co., Ltd.
- Sponsors: Tango Studios across Tokyo
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Competition Categories
【Couples Division】 Renewed
Three individual champions will be crowned in:
- Tango
- Milonga
- Vals
Express your strength in rhythm with passion and elegance.
The winner of each category will be awarded, and the Grand Champion—determined by total score across all three genres—will receive the prestigious Darienzo Cup.
Capacity: Tango: 30 couples Milonga: 20 couples Vals: 20 couples
【Pugliese 50 Division】
For dancers aged 50 and above.
Bring your seasoned artistry and emotional depth to the stage through the profound spirit of tango.
Capacity: 20 couples (At least one partner must be 50 or older)
【Di Sarli 60 Division】 ★New
A newly launched division for dancers aged 60 and above.
Elegance, grace, and life experience shine here.
Capacity: 20 couples (At least one partner must be 60 or older)
【Golden Age 70 Division】
The most heartwarming category from last year returns.
Dance your life — and share its beauty with everyone in the room.
Theme Orchestras: Anibal Troilo / Osvaldo Fresedo / Juan D'Arienzo
Capacity: 10 couples (At least one partner must be 70 or older)
【Variación Division】 60 minute
A dazzling showcase of variation segments in tango music—intense, fast-paced climaxes demanding top-level technique and artistry.
Bring your showmanship to life on a stage that’s made to impress.
Capacity: 10 couples
【Jack & Jill / Solo Division】
Available for all genres:
- Tango / Milonga / Vals
Randomly paired on the spot (Jack & Jill style), or performed solo—this division celebrates spontaneity, individuality, and connection born in the moment.
Perfect for first-timers and seasoned dancers alike.
Capacity: Tango: 30 dancers Milonga: 20 dancers Vals: 20 dancers
【New Star Division】
For fresh dancers:
- Tango experience: under 2 years
- Leaders: under 3 years
Three songs will be selected from a list of ten classic tangos.
This is the stage of raw energy and fearless first steps.
Capacity: 10 dancers (leaders & followers)
Preliminary Song List:
①Tigre viejo [1934 ]
Osvaldo Fresedo
②Indio Manso [1958]
Carlos Di Sarli
③Raza Criolla (el taita)[1945]
Osvaldo Pugliese
④Amurado [1940 ]
Pedoro Laurense
Canta：Juan Carlos Casas
⑤Al Compas De Un Tango [1942]
Ricardo Tanturi
Canta ：Alberto Castillo
⑥Paciencia [1941 ]
Francisco Canaro
Canta ：Roberto Maida
⑦Tres Esquinas [1941 ]
Angel D'Agostino
Canta ：Angel Vargas
⑧Te Acnsejo Que Me Olvidas [1941 ]
Anibal Toroilo
Canta ：Francisco Fiorentino
⑨Percal [1943]
Miguel Calo
Canta： Alberto Podesta
⑩Dime mi Amor [1941]
Juan Darienzo
Canta： Hector Maure
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【Group Dance Division】 ★New
Bring your team or studio partners and create a group performance (minimum 3 couples).
Energetic, dramatic, and full of creativity, this is your chance to take the stage as a tango ensemble.
Capacity: 5 teams
DARIENZO CUP STORY
D'ARIENZO CUP is more than a competition.
It’s a celebration of the soul of tango—its rhythm, its embrace, its heartbeat.Across the world’s milongas, the name Juan Darienzo stirs passion and anticipation in every dancer’s chest.
The "King of Rhythm", Darienzo’s music was made to dance.
With its sharp beats, dynamic violin lines, and charging bandoneón, his style demands physical and emotional surrender.
To honor that, this competition uses only his music (in select divisions)—a bold challenge that redefines what tango competition can be.
Restrictions ignite creativity.
Dancers must connect, improvise, and express freely within the structure of Darienzo’s rhythm. This paradox is at the heart of tango itself—and of D'ARIENZO CUP .
As his timeless recordings fill the air, new stories are born—stories of partnership, emotion, elegance, and fire.
AFTER MILONGA
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ENTRY FEE
PARTNER
Special Sponsor
Partners & Sponsor
Tango Studios (Tentative)
PARTNER
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Official Support
Federación Japonesa de Tango Argentino
DJ
Fukkun
Staff
STAFF
Miho
Masayo
Kathy
Eunju
Noche
Yasco
Executive Director
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Venue
DANCE GRAN HARAJUKU
Regulations
Categories
- The competition consists of two divisions: Couples Division and Singles Division.
Competition Format
- The competition consists of three stages:
a) Preliminary
b) Semifinal
c) Final
(Some categories may differ slightly.) - Preliminary:
All couples (or individuals) must perform at least once, and each category will have 3 songs per performance. (Except for the "Variación" category.) - Semifinal:
Participants (couples or individuals) selected from the preliminary round will compete in the semifinal. - Final:
Participants selected from the semifinal will advance to the final. - The Preliminary Organizers and DC Executive Committee have the right to exclude participants who:
a) Violate the competition rules
b) Display inappropriate behavior during the competition
c) Engage in actions that damage the image of the Darienzo Cup
d) Physically or verbally attack others or incite such behavior
- Loser's Round:
After the semifinal, a Loser's Round will be held for participants who did not qualify for the final. The decision of which participants will advance will be made by the judges at their discretion. - Music:
Competitors must dance to the theme songs chosen by the organizers. (Except for the "Variación" category.)
Overseas & Regional Qualifiers
- Overseas and regional qualifiers will be held by organizers appointed by the DC Executive Committee.
- Judging methods will follow the same guidelines as described in the "Judging" section above.
- Participants residing in Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa, or Saitama (the Greater Tokyo Area) will be excluded from the regional premium qualification if they enter an overseas or regional qualifier.
Judges
- Preliminary Judges:
At least two judges will be appointed by the preliminary organizers. - Semifinal & Final Judges:
At least four judges will be appointed by the DC Executive Committee to evaluate the semifinal and final rounds. - Judges are required to follow the competition rules and determine scores accordingly.
- No objections will be accepted regarding judges' decisions. Any inquiries must be submitted in writing to the organizers.
- Final scores will be determined based on the judges' ratings. Awards will also be decided by the judges.
- The DC Executive Committee will resolve any ambiguities or extraordinary circumstances. In exceptional cases, additional performances may be required.
- All judges will score fairly, and the results will be announced by the DC Executive Committee.
Judging Criteria
- Judges will evaluate:
- Steps, walking, connection with the partner, expressiveness, and dynamic variations in tango's speed,
- The quality of improvisation and connection with the partner.
- Both divisions place great emphasis on the embrace, connection, and improvisation between the partners.
- As in a typical milonga, couples should dance counter-clockwise. It is allowed to take 1–2 steps back within the couple's space if necessary.
- Couples should be mindful not to disrupt the ronda (dance floor flow).
If a couple’s movement obstructs the ronda, judges may consider lowering their score. - The embrace refers to the state where one partner’s body is always supported by the other’s arm. The embrace may stretch and contract with certain steps.
- All movements and figures should remain within the space of the embrace and should not obstruct other couples.
- The judging criteria will take into account techniques commonly used in milonga, such as: Bailada, Sacada al Piso, Enrosques, Ganchos, and Boleos.
Lifts, jumps, or figures where both feet leave the floor, and any other stage tango choreography are prohibited (except in the "Variación" category).
Participants' costumes are not part of the judging criteria, but dancers are encouraged to dress elegantly.
Additional Information
Depending on the device or browser being used, there may be cases where registration is not possible, and applicants should be aware of this.
The DC Executive Committee has the right to record the entire process of the Darienzo Cup for promotional purposes. All recorded materials will be exclusively owned by the DC Executive Committee. By participating in the Darienzo Cup, participants agree to waive compensation for the use of these materials.
Additionally, the organizers hold the rights to publish images, videos, and participant information (such as name, age, address, and results) in magazines, on the internet, and other media.
Participants are responsible for managing their own health and ensuring they are fit to compete. All participation is at their own risk.
In the event of natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods, snowfall), accidents, or illnesses beyond the organizers’ control, the event may be canceled. Refunds, if applicable, will be based on actual costs incurred at the time of cancellation, with possible issuance of vouchers or credits.
If actions or attire contradict laws, regulations, or public morals, organizers may refuse participation based on their judgment. No objections will be accepted.
Minors must obtain parental consent before entering the competition.
The organizers are not responsible for delays in registration or payment due to technical issues with internet devices or connections.
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