Juan Carlos Copes

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Juan Carlos Copes - (Born May 31, 1931, Buenos Aires) - argentine tango dancer, choreographer, and performer. Contributed to worldwide revival of tango in 1970.

In 1962 debuted at the Alvin Theatre on Broadway. In decade of 1960 he was instrumental in creating concept of the tango show in Buenos Aires. In 1983 choreographed Tango Argentino on Broadway which contributed to worldwide revival of tango. In 1998 played in Tango, la película (Tango, the Movie) by Carlos Saura.

Received numerous artistic awards. His pupils include Robert Duvall and Liza Minnelli.