Ilmatango competitions 2026

In honor of ilmatango´ s 20th anniversary, both the Finnish Championships and the World Championships will be held in Seinäjoki Finland in July 2026. 

Finnish National AirTango Competition Rules

Air tango is danced alone with an imaginary partner. The style is free, but it should express tango as it is personally experienced. The absolute rule is that no contact may be made with any other living person during the dance (accidental collisions excluded). This competition can only be won once in a lifetime. The winner is chosen by the audience. 

Entry to the Finnish Championship competition takes place at the venue. There is no entry fee or dress code for the competition (there is an entrance fee to Tangokatu). 

World Championship Competition Rules

The rules of the World Championships are otherwise the same, but the competition has a prestigious panel of judges, and the event’s prestige is also honored by dressing in tango style. Previous years’ winners, international competitors, and the finalists of the Finnish Championships are all eligible to participate in the competition.

Jury

The jury for the World Championships will be announced later.