“Empowering tango through tradition, innovation, and women’s leadership.”
Johana Copes is a leading Argentine tango dancer, teacher, choreographer, and cultural producer from Buenos Aires. Daughter of the legendary Juan Carlos Copes, one of the pioneers who brought tango to international stages, she has carried forward his legacy while creating her own mark through innovative projects like Ladys’ Tango, the first women-led tango festival, and her company Copes Tango Danza.
With more than 30 years dedicated to tango, Johana has built a career that spans performance, choreography, and cultural organization. She has danced in major productions, directed her own company, and created shows that blend tradition with innovation, capturing the essence of tango while opening new creative paths. She is also the founder of Copes Tango Estudio, a training space where she teaches both social and stage tango, mentoring new generations of dancers.
A passionate advocate for women in tango, Johana created “Ladys’ Tango”, a landmark festival promoting equality and visibility in the tango world. She is recognized as an ambassador of the female tanguera, empowering dancers in both roles—leader and follower.
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Beyond the dance floor, Johana contributes to tango’s cultural diffusion through media. She directs Copes Tango Show, a tango magazine program for Canal de la Ciudad, and participates weekly on Radio 2×4 with Luis Tarantino, further strengthening tango’s presence in contemporary culture.
Today, Johana Copes is celebrated as a guardian of tango’s heritage and a visionary innovator, inspiring students with her artistry, strength, and commitment to keeping tango alive as both a tradition and a modern art form.
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