PIAZZOLLA100: The New York Tango Festival is excited to share the Tango Dance Scholarship 2026 program with the dance community. This program underlines our commitment to supporting the dance field, including professional dancers, professional dance students, and dance educators, with a special focus on the South American Diaspora and the Latinx community. 

2026 TANGO DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS:

1. Partial Scholarship to the “FULL DANCE PROGRAM” for 1 dance couple (two people)

2. Partial Scholarship to the “FULL DANCE PROGRAM” for one dancer

3. Full WORK-STUDY SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE MAY 25, 2026

DETAILS & APPLICATION 

Program Summary:

ELIGIBILITY: Scholarships are available to dancers over 18, residing in NY, NJ, CT, and working in the dance field. Dancers enrolled in a professional dance program and teaching artists are eligible. There is no age restriction for applicants.

REQUIREMENTS: Dancers must attend the full program of workshops,  June 19-21. Other events are highly recommended and are included in your scholarship. Dancers must complete a survey and a short video testimonial following the completion of the program. 

APPLICATION & DEADLINES: Scholarships are limited and awarded on a rolling basis through May 25, 2026, or until capacity is reached. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. The forms to apply are simple (your biography and optional dance reels or links to work samples). There is no fee to apply. 

MORE ABOUT THE TANGO DANCE PROGRAM AT PIAZZOLLA100 FESTIVAL:

PIAZZOLLA100 Festival offers an entire cultural experience alongside technique-based, authentic tango dance by maestros of the genre. 

- Multidisciplinary teaching setting for professionals, students, and public - a true tanguero tradition. 
- Technique intensive 
- Applications for choreography & cross-genre work 
- Progressive curriculum 
- Culturally immersive 
- Two master teachers in each class 
- Bilingual Classes (English / Spanish)
- Concert-Milongas with Live Music, Cinema, and Opening Night Discount included with registration 
- Festival Showcase Opportunities
- Audition & Work Opportunities

Company Performance Credits: Teatro Colón Opera House, Teatro Alvear, Centro Cultural Kirchner (Buenos Aires), Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYU Skirball (New York City), Cleveland Museum of Art, National Museum of Dance, Levitt Pavilion, CalTech, USC Koger (and many other US Venues)

Educational Credits: NYU Artists-In-Residence, The Juilliard School Extension, Columbia University (Studio Classes), Lincoln Center Local 

2026 Fest Faculty Highlights: Guillermo Merlo (Tony Award-winning tango dancer & choreographer, Broadway artist), Leonardo Suarez-Paz (student of Juan Carlos Copes, Miguel Angel Zotto, Broadway artist, dancer in Tangox2, Perfumes de Tango)