Juan Carlos Copes

Biography

Juan Carlos Copes was a renowned Argentine tango dancer, choreographer, and performer, whose partnership with Maria Nieves revolutionized the art form from the 1970s onwards. Together, they led the renaissance in Tango dancing, particularly in Argentine Tango following Argentina's 1983 democratic restoration. Copes is also known for creating the first choreographed tango stage shows and collaborating on seven films. He later partnered with his daughter Johana in his final performances.