The Championships were a huge success, and drew the support of the entire tango community! I am hoping to get videos of the finals to post on my YouTube channel; the night of the competition I was too busy and forgot! Corazon was packed, with over 200 tangueros coming out to see who won.
Lexa and Kumi made history by being the first same-sex tango couple to be officially recognizd by the Campeonato Mudial in Buenos Aires. They came in 3rd; it was a huge step for women leaders (and male followers) everywhere!
The winners, Eduardo and Cyrena, will be flying to Buenos Aires to compete in the Campeonato there.
Two of the judges of the Tango Championship were renowned milongueros Alejandra Arrue and Serio Natario, veteran judges of the Campionato Mundial in Buenos Aires. They are great performers and amazing teachers - they don't let you get away with anything. I highly recommend them!
Friday was the Black and White Ball, and great performances by all the artists in the Festival. One of my favorites is this milonga by Mariela and Jorge, because it captures the atmosphere of the evening, right down to them asking for audiences votes of what to dance next. The milonga is great, of course - it's Mariela and Jorge, what else would you expect?
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