Fátima Caracoch & Brenno Marques (Ar)  World Champions 2024

Fatima Caracoch and Brenno Marques are the World Tango Champions 2024. 

This couple is recognized for their musicality, elegance, technical precision, and profound understanding of the art form, combining a traditional background, and a modern and original essence.

Both of them started to dance Tango since a very early age, and they never stop studying and growing up. 

With more than 15 years of experience in the language, and over 2 years working together, they been touring around the world, sharing their tango with the tango communities of every place that they go.

Working around the world, in different championships, festivals and events, they share their technique, orientated to a deep and strong communication in the couple, and helping to unleash your potential.

Mariana Avila & Alexandre Bellarosa (It)

Mariana Avila and Alexandre Bellarosa, dancers and teachers specializing in Argentine tango, began their partnership in 2017 in their native Brazil. They moved to Italy in December 2018 and currently reside in Naples.
Their growing recognition is due to their unique dance style and the quality of their teaching, which focuses on technique to maximize students’ potential, a result of 29 years of experience with Argentine tango.

They currently teach regular classes in several Italian cities and take their art to other European countries through classes and performances. They are part of the Tango Rouge Company corps de ballet and the Candle Light show “Magia em Musica,” performing in theaters throughout Italy. They were finalists in the “Dalla Strada Al Palco” program on RAI 2 in March 2024. In May and June 2025 they went on a tour of Asia, where they taught classes and performed on the “I Asia Tango Cruise”, and later in 5 cities in Taiwan (Taipei, Taichung, Kaoshiung, Hzunan and Hsinchu) and 3 cities in Korea (Busan, Daegu and Seoul).

Florencia Gil Bilbao (Ar)

Florencia Gil Bilbao

Dancer, artist, teacher of Tango and Contact improvisation. Natural from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is a multidisciplinary artist who has dedicated more than two decades to research in the field of dance and movement. Study, C.I, plastic arts, singing, theater, aerial acrobatics and contemporary dance. Her passion for tango began in 2007. In 2010 he was already completely dedicated to the study of tango and teaching, she trained with a wide variety of recognized teachers, in addition to the studies at UNA. In 2012 she made her first presentations at the street “Corrientes (Bs.As.), in “36 billares”, and in “radio2x4” events. In 2013 she obtained her first recognition as sub champion of the tango world sub-region north. In 2014 she obtained the third place in the same Championship. She moved to Portugal in 2015 where she continues her practice as a dancer and with the promotion of tango. In 2019 she meets sharing dreams and ambitions with the dancer and teacher Axel Winter, with whom she decide to undertake the great challenge of bringing the best tango to the interior of the country to transmit the true spirit of what the tango essentially represents “the Meeting”.

Sebastián Achavel (Ar) World champhion 2005

With a deep connection to tango since the mid-1990s, he began his exciting journey at the age of 15 in a small town in central Argentina. In pursuit of mastery, he moved to vibrant Buenos Aires in 2001, where he immersed himself in the richness of tango, learning from the best local exponents. His dedication, curiosity, and passion for the dance bore fruit in 2005 when he became the WORLD SALON TANGO CHAMPION at the prestigious championship held annually in Buenos Aires. This triumph marked the beginning of an international career that has led him to share his art around the world. From the evocative streets of Buenos Aires to the Asian stages of Japan, Singapore, Korea, and China, Achaval has left an indelible mark. He has also shared his knowledge and passion in Australia, the United States, Central America, and Europe. Recognized at the most prestigious festivals in Europe, Achaval is distinguished by his traditional and elegant style. His approach not only preserves the classic essence of tango, but also brings a fresh and updated vision, consolidating his position as a benchmark for tango on a global level.

Vale 4 Tango (Ar)

VALE 4 Tango is a tango quartet comprised of piano, bandoneon, double bass, and the voice of singer and actress Jimena González. Their pianist and director, Fernando Herrera, created original musical arrangements for the group, designed for milonga dancing. The quartet has all the power of an orchestra and is suitable for small, medium, or large-scale milongas.

Fernando Herrera: Piano, direction, musical arrangements, and vocals

Born in Salta, Argentina. Pianist, Piano Teacher, and Film Director of Photography. He has resided in Spain since 1998.

As Musical Director and Pianist, he performed at the Teatro Alcalá with “El Tango y el Vino” and “Copla y Tango.” He also performed at the Teatro Amaya with “Tango Club,” a work he composed. He created orchestrations for the Tango Orchestras “Recuerdo” in Madrid and “Patio de Tango Argentino” in Extremadura, among others. He founded the company “Orquestango,” with which he toured with the show “Gardel: The Myth of Tango.”

Jimena González: Lead Vocals

Performer. Born in Buenos Aires, she trained (from a very young age) as an actress, singer, and dancer with the best teachers in each field. Jimena has an extensive professional career both in Argentina and internationally. She writes and produces her own shows, and what sets her apart is her remarkable talent for performance.

She has just released her first solo tango album, titled “Dual,” accompanied by eight renowned musicians of the genre. Her most recent theatrical work is “LOCA,” a piece with live music that fuses tango, theater, and poetry. Its official premiere took place at the 2025 Granada International Tango Festival, at the Isabel La Católica Theater.

Miguel Rodrigañez: Double Bass

Trained in both classical (Royal Academy of Music, JONDE) and modern (Escuela de Música Creativa) traditions, he has established himself as a versatile musician, becoming a leading figure in various musical scenes. This has led him to accompany artists of the stature of Maria del Mar Bonet, Jorge Drexler, Jose Luis Montón, Fernando Egozcue, Rocio Molina, and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, as well as to collaborate with symphony orchestras (RTVE, OSM) and chamber orchestras (Orquesta de Cadaques, Proyecto Guerrero, Andrés Segovia, Royal Academy Soloists).

Iván Montero: Bandoneon

Born in the Almagro neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1993. He graduated from the Manuel de Falla Higher Conservatory of Music in Bandoneon Performance and Argentine Popular Music; he also graduated from ESMJPE (National School of Music, Folk Music and Performing Arts) as a National Professor of Guitar. He has performed and shared the stage with various groups and artists such as Carlos Morel, Fabián Bertero, Pepe Colangelo, Sandra Luna, Vanina Tagini, Típica Urbana, San Osvaldo Orquesta, Lunfarda Orquesta Típica, Temporal Tango Alterado, Rancho, Peteco Carabajal, Fandangos, Adrián Enriquez, Vale 4 Tango, Taller Galván Quinteto and La Argenta Orquestra. “Típico”, among others.

TDJ´S

Sebastián Achavel (Ar)

With a deep connection to tango since the mid-1990s, he began his exciting journey at the age of 15 in a small town in central Argentina. In pursuit of mastery, he moved to vibrant Buenos Aires in 2001, where he immersed himself in the richness of tango, learning from the best local exponents. His dedication, curiosity, and passion for the dance bore fruit in 2005 when he became the WORLD SALON TANGO CHAMPION at the prestigious championship held annually in Buenos Aires. This triumph marked the beginning of an international career that has led him to share his art around the world. From the evocative streets of Buenos Aires to the Asian stages of Japan, Singapore, Korea, and China, Achaval has left an indelible mark. He has also shared his knowledge and passion in Australia, the United States, Central America, and Europe. Recognized at the most prestigious festivals in Europe, Achaval is distinguished by his traditional and elegant style. His approach not only preserves the classic essence of tango, but also brings a fresh and updated vision, consolidating his position as a benchmark for tango on a global level.

Ignacio Cavalieri (Ar)

Tango DJ and Milonga Dancer Born in Chivilcoy, the hometown of Pascual Contursi and Argentino Galván, 160 km from Buenos Aires. In the 90s, I moved to the Argentine capital, where I began learning to dance tango, but I kept learning. In 2005, I arrived in Europe and, driven by nostalgia, I started organizing milongas, making music, and collecting vinyl records. I’ve been living in Ibiza for over ten years, an island that captivated me with its sea, its light, and its diverse people. My passion for tango is reflected in every track: I primarily DJ with vinyl records, a collection I’ve sought out and rescued from all over the world. I also work in digital format, using high-quality recordings and digitized versions from my own collection. I’m a regular musician at milongas in Ibiza and have taken my music to stages in Argentina, Italy, Spain, Hungary, France, Switzerland, Germany, Romania, and Thailand. My vinyl records have been featured in festivals such as: Workshop Milonga Sevilla, Krakow Vinyl Marathon de Oro, Roma Tango Festival, Ibiza Tango Love, Tanguissimo Zaragoza, Maracuentro Basel, Carillon de la Mer, Vinilo Budapest Encuentro, Transylvania Tango Marathon and All night tango, Tenerife, among others.

Gianpio Cappucchi (It)

His musical tastes range from the Old Guard to contemporary orchestras. The Golden Age of tango, in its classics, is what he most often draws upon in his musicalization; however, he believes that contemporary tango orchestras play a vital role, injecting contemporary and innovative energy into the tradition. As a TDJ, he opts for a diverse musical selection that satisfies both experienced and beginner dancers, making the milonga a welcoming space for all. Careful management of the milonga’s time and constant reading of the dance floor are crucial elements of his approach. He creatively strives to create a pleasant atmosphere, paying special attention to details such as tandas, curtains, silences, and sound quality. With a contagious passion for musicalization, he is a regular at Lição de Tango in Porto, where he began as a TDJ, but he also has extensive and valuable experience in various festivals and marathons, not only in Portugal, but especially in Spain. His journey as a TDJ has allowed him not only a deep connection with tango, of which he is a great connoisseur, but also the ability to create engaging atmospheres at various tango events.

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TDJ NACHO (Mex)

I was born in Mexico. I’ve been a musician since childhood. At 16, I started DJing. Tango came into my life in 2010 when I began studying the bandoneon, and later I learned to dance from world-renowned teachers. Today, I travel to major tango festivals in Spain, Portugal, and France.

Alfredo Costa Silva (Pt)

I have been dancing tango for around 20 years. I was the organizer and musician of some milongas in Lisbon, with a full house. I took several courses with world-class DJs, including my mentor Gabriel Sodini, with whom I had the opportunity to musicalize part of a milonga at the Catania International Festival and at the Tango Color Festival in Sant Feliu. I’m a fan of tangos from the golden age, I especially appreciate Juan d’ Arienzo’s orchestra and all rhythm orchestras.

Photografer

João Filipe Dias (Pt)

An amazing photographer and milongueiro from Portugal, covering TANGO events for the last 8 years will be sharing his great talent for capture the best moments!