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Johanna Copes

Johanna Copes is a tango dancer, born in 1976, who began dancing on stage with her father, Juan Carlos Copes, in 1994.[1][2] She played a dance teacher in Carlos Saura's film Tango (1998) and was in the cast of the Broadway revival of Tango Argentino (1999/2000).[3][4]

Johanna Copes is a tango dancer born in 1976.[1] She began dancing on stage in 1994 with her father, the dancer Juan Carlos Copes.[2][8]

Her documented work includes a role as a dance teacher in Carlos Saura's 1998 film Tango and a place in the cast of the Broadway revival of the show Tango Argentino in 1999/2000.[3][4] In January 2021 she announced her father's death.[5] That year she was interviewed in the Night Fever series of Milongueros All Aboard, whose episode title gives her name as "Johana Copes".[6] On 22 August 2026 the Copes Tango Show performed at the Usina del Arte as part of the Buenos Aires city Festival de Tango.[7]

A dance video listing records her dancing with a number of partners, including her father.[8]

History

Johanna Copes was born in 1976.[1] In 1994 she began dancing on stage with her father, Juan Carlos Copes.[2]

In 1998 she played a dance teacher in Carlos Saura's film Tango.[3] In 1999 she joined the cast of the Broadway revival of Tango Argentino, a production dated 1999/2000.[4]

In January 2021 she announced the death of her father, Juan Carlos Copes.[5] In 2021 she was also interviewed in the Night Fever series produced by Milongueros All Aboard; the episode is titled "83rd Night Fever - Johana Copes".[6]

On 22 August 2026 the Copes Tango Show performed at the Usina del Arte during the city Festival de Tango in Buenos Aires.[7]

Dance partners

A dance video listing records Johanna Copes dancing with the following partners:[8]

- Juan Carlos Copes, her father[2][8] - Eddy Hernandez[8] - Leandro Gomez[8] - Cristhian Sosa[8] - Diego Calarco[8] - Leonardo Sardella[8] - Julio Altez[8] - Jaimes Friedgen[8] - Martín Ojeda[8] - Alejandro Berón[8] - David Palo[8] - Bruno Gibertoni[8] - Joaquin Besga[8] - Leandro Oliver[8] - Nazareno Tozzi[8] - Jesús Velazquez[8]

The listing gives no dates, venues or durations for these partnerships.[8]

References

  1. 1.Tangopedia staff · tangopedia.app
  2. 2.Juan Carlos Copes · en.wikipedia.org
  3. 3.Tango (película de 1998) · es.wikipedia.org
  4. 4.Tango Argentino (espectáculo) · es.wikipedia.org
  5. 5.Muere el bailarín de tango Juan Carlos Copes · apnews.com
  6. 6.83rd Night Fever - Johana Copes · milonguerosallaboard.com
  7. 7.Copes Tango Show · tangoba.org
  8. 8.TangoTube · tangotube.tv
Data: recordings, facts and sources

Partnered with16

Leonardo Sardella — partnered with Johanna CopesSingle source

Julio Altez — partnered with Johanna CopesSingle source

Jaimes Friedgen — partnered with Johanna CopesSingle source

Juan Carlos Copes — partnered with Johanna CopesSingle source

Martín Ojeda — partnered with Johanna CopesSingle source

Alejandro Berón — partnered with Johanna CopesSingle source

David Palo — partnered with Johanna CopesSingle source

Bruno Gibertoni — partnered with Johanna CopesSingle source

Joaquin Besga — partnered with Johanna CopesSingle source

Leandro Oliver — partnered with Johanna CopesSingle source

Partnered with Eddy HernandezSingle source

Partnered with Leandro GomezSingle source

Nazareno Tozzi — partnered with Johanna CopesSingle source

Partnered with Cristhian SosaSingle source

Partnered with Diego CalarcoSingle source

Jesús Velazquez — partnered with Johanna CopesSingle source

Described as6

Described as Begins dancing on stage with her father, Juan Carlos Copes.1994Single source

Described as Plays a dance teacher in Carlos Saura's Tango.1998Single source

Described as In the cast of the Broadway revival of Tango Argentino (1999/2000).1999Single source

Described as Announces her father's death in January.2021Single source

Described as Interviewed in Milongueros All Aboard's Night Fever series.2021Single source

Described as The Copes Tango Show performs at the Usina del Arte during the city Festival de Tango.2026-08-22Single source

Born on1

Born on 19761976source

Partners

Danced together in TangoTube's videos · our data

Timeline

  1. 1976Born.

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  2. 1994Begins dancing on stage with her father, Juan Carlos Copes.

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  3. 1998Plays a dance teacher in Carlos Saura's Tango.

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  4. 1999In the cast of the Broadway revival of Tango Argentino (1999/2000).

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  5. 2021Announces her father's death in January.

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  6. 2021Interviewed in Milongueros All Aboard's Night Fever series.

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  7. 2026-08-22The Copes Tango Show performs at the Usina del Arte during the city Festival de Tango.

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Most watched videos

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Connected

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Listen

  1. Con tus besosEdgardo Donato · Horacio Lagos1938
  2. A Evaristo CarriegoOsvaldo Pugliese1985
  3. DanzarínAníbal Troilo1963
  4. Café DomínguezÁngel D'Agostino · Julián Centeya1955
  5. Por la huellaRodolfo Biagi · Carlos Saavedra1948
  6. Yunta de oroTango Bardo2017
  7. Dichas que vivíRodolfo Biagi · Andrés Falgás1939
  8. Yunta de oroColor Tango (Roberto Alvarez)2003
  9. FuimosOsvaldo Pugliese · Roberto Chanel1946
  10. Destino de florJuan D'Arienzo · Jorge Valdez1957
  11. Mi dolorJuan D'Arienzo · Osvaldo Ramos1972
  12. Mala juntaColor Tango (Roberto Alvarez)1998

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