Nicolás Schell and Nair Schinca win 2026 Tango BA Mundial

Argentine dancers Nicolás Schell and Nair Schinca were crowned champions in the Tango Escenario category at the 2026 Tango BA Mundial in Buenos Aires. The grand final, held at the Teatro Gran Rex, featured 20 couples competing for the title in a discipline that emphasizes technical virtuosity and choreographic display.

In the Tango de Pista category, which focuses on the classic social dance style, the title was won by the duo of Lucas Gauto from Argentina and Naima Gerasopoulou from Greece. Additionally, Aldo Adrián Romero and Marcela Pilatti of Buenos Aires secured the championship in the Tango de Pista Senior category for dancers over 55.

The 2026 edition of the tournament, organized by the Ministry of Culture of Buenos Aires, included approximately 800 couples from 47 different countries participating across various categories.