Photos show backstage moments from Argentina’s Tango Championship

Eliana Mola and Fabian Rodriguez compete in the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Rodrigo Abd - AP▲

Chiara Benati of Italy applies makeup before her performance at the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Rodrigo Abd - AP▲

Nicolas Shell adjusts the dress of his dance partner, Nair Schinca, before their performance at the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Rodrigo Abd - AP▲

Cristian Lopez and Naomi Tsutsumizaki compete during the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Rodrigo Abd - AP▲

Dancer Soledad Mallo warms up before her performance at the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Rodrigo Abd - AP▲

Dancers Ivan Vivas, center, and Camila Pina, right, wait backstage before their performance at the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Rodrigo Abd - AP▲

Dancer Nicolas Shell fixes one of his partner Nair Schinca's shoes before their performance at the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Rodrigo Abd - AP▲

Valentin Mayores and Constanza Motel compete in the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Rodrigo Abd - AP▲

Dancer Soledad Mallo, right, warms up as Adriel Bournissen applies makeup before their performance at the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Rodrigo Abd - AP▲

Dancers Nair Schinca, left, and Nicolas Shell practice before their performance at the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Rodrigo Abd - AP▲

By RODRIGO ABD - The Associated Press

Updated 16 hrs ago

Buenos Aires (AP) — Dancers wait backstage for Argentina’s annual Tango Championship.

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