Where

Ballet and Dance Companies in Argentina

Find out everything about dance in Argentina, from information on some of the best Argetinian companies to dance auditions in Argentina.

“It’s those small moments on stage that are really special.”

Jillian Vanstone

Argentina & Dance

The Argentine tango is one of the most popular and well-known dances in the world, and it has had a significant influence on ballet. Many ballet dancers have been trained in the Argentine tango, and it is not uncommon for ballet companies to include tango-inspired choreography in their productions. The Argentine tango is known for its passionate and sensual nature, and this has often been translated into the world of ballet. Some of the most famous ballet dancers in the world have used the Argentine tango as inspiration for their own choreography.

The Teatro Colón is an opera house in Buenos Aires, Argentina, dating from 1908. The theatre is considered one of the most important opera houses in the world, and is acoustically considered to be amongst the five best concert halls in the world. The ballet company of the Teatro Colón is one of the most prestigious in the world. The company has a strong repertoire of classical ballets, as well as contemporary works.

Make your search more local

Better take a look city by city at the information on Argetinian dance.

Did you know that…?

Argentine folk dance and music are known for their wide variety of styles and their fusion of European and native elements. Argentine folk music has been influenced by a wide variety of musical traditions, including Argentine tango, chacarera, zamba, and milonga. Argentine tango is the most well-known form of Argentine folk music. It is a partner dance that originated in the city of Buenos Aires in the late 19th century. Argentine tango is characterized by its close embrace, complex footwork, and dramatic interpretation of the music.