MARCOS AYALA
Awarded with national and international prizes, he is recognized as one of the leading Tango dancers and choreographers of Argentina.
In 2006 he won the "First Prize" in the "World Tango Championship" in Japan.
In 2015 the New York Association of Entertainment Writers awarded him the "Latin Ace Awards” for his professional career.
In 2016, he changed the company name to "Marcos Ayala the Tango Company".
The same year he was invited by the Artistic Director of the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires to take part with his company in the “Bicentenary Celebrations of Argentina", which took place outdoors and was broadcasted live on television throughout the country.
Awarded with national and international prizes, he is recognized as one of the leading Tango dancers and choreographers of Argentina.
In 2006 he won the "First Prize" in the "World Tango Championship" in Japan.
In 2015 the New York Association of Entertainment Writers awarded him the "Latin Ace Awards” for his professional career.
In 2016, he changed the company name to "Marcos Ayala the Tango Company".
The same year he was invited by the Artistic Director of the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires to take part with his company in the “Bicentenary Celebrations of Argentina", which took place outdoors and was broadcasted live on television throughout the country.
MARCOS AYALA TANGO COMPANY
Rebranded by Marcos Ayala in 2016 as the Marcos Ayala Tango Company, the ensemble is renowned for its electrifying performances that blend traditional Tango with modern flair, delivering unforgettable experiences. With a touring history spanning nearly 30 countries, they consistently sell out shows around the world.
Featuring a troupe of 12 talented dancers, the company has earned widespread acclaim and a loyal international audience. Marcos Ayala continues to lead and inspire through multiple tours with his dance company.
Today, the Marcos Ayala Tango Company stands as the premier touring Tango show, celebrated for sold-out performances worldwide and regarded as the top choice among Tango enthusiasts.
MARCOS AYALA – the man who turned tango into a new human story
Ayala, a European-Argentinian dancer and choreographer, immersed himself in the world of dance from a young age and quickly became the name every tango dancer aspired to be like.
He won the World Tango Championship in 2006 in Tokyo, an achievement that placed him among the greats, but professionals quickly realized that he was an artist who transcended the boundaries of the genre.
Ayala is a storyteller. He takes tango and breathes new life into it. He blends tradition with modern theatre, classical Argentine tango with contemporary artistic flair.
He is precise in every movement down to the smallest detail, but also manages to lead the dancers and the audience to unexpected emotional depths.
Beyond his awards and critical acclaim, Ayala has gained widespread international recognition: his name has become a brand of quality, of a mesmerizing artistic experience, and of choreography that manages to caress and shakes the viewer at the same time.
Dana Kahan, Spot It
Ayala, a European-Argentinian dancer and choreographer, immersed himself in the world of dance from a young age and quickly became the name every tango dancer aspired to be like.
He won the World Tango Championship in 2006 in Tokyo, an achievement that placed him among the greats, but professionals quickly realized that he was an artist who transcended the boundaries of the genre.
Ayala is a storyteller. He takes tango and breathes new life into it. He blends tradition with modern theatre, classical Argentine tango with contemporary artistic flair.
He is precise in every movement down to the smallest detail, but also manages to lead the dancers and the audience to unexpected emotional depths.
Beyond his awards and critical acclaim, Ayala has gained widespread international recognition: his name has become a brand of quality, of a mesmerizing artistic experience, and of choreography that manages to caress and shakes the viewer at the same time.
Dana Kahan, Spot It
PAST PERFORMANCES: (multiple tours)
Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Japan, Moldavia, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, and the US.
Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Japan, Moldavia, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, and the US.
TOURING SHOWS
2025: "De Tango y Sombras"
"Inspired by the myth of Hades and Persephone, this tango tale follows a being from the underworld who kidnaps a young woman—only to be transformed by the very love he thought impossible."
Reimagined through the unique language of tango, the story depicts a creature from the underworld who rises to the surface and chooses a young woman to accompany him into darkness. But the unexpected happens: love emerges, transforming both their destinies and those around them.
"De Tango y Sombras" is a breathtaking fusion of musical theater with the expressive force of dance, tracing the abyss of light and shadow that separates its protagonists.
It invites audiences to question notions of love, to recognize who we truly are, and the courage to embrace both darkness and light within us.
This show was premiered in Buenos Aires and internationally in 2025.
"Inspired by the myth of Hades and Persephone, this tango tale follows a being from the underworld who kidnaps a young woman—only to be transformed by the very love he thought impossible."
Reimagined through the unique language of tango, the story depicts a creature from the underworld who rises to the surface and chooses a young woman to accompany him into darkness. But the unexpected happens: love emerges, transforming both their destinies and those around them.
"De Tango y Sombras" is a breathtaking fusion of musical theater with the expressive force of dance, tracing the abyss of light and shadow that separates its protagonists.
It invites audiences to question notions of love, to recognize who we truly are, and the courage to embrace both darkness and light within us.
This show was premiered in Buenos Aires and internationally in 2025.
NEW SHOW (2026) "TANGO, THE GOLDEN YEARS"
Inspired by the Golden Age of tango and reaching toward its deepest origins, this production proposes a scenic journey into the spirit that gave birth to one of Argentina’s most universal cultural languages.
From gritty neighbourhoods to grand ballrooms — from the arrabal to the world — tango emerges as an intense blend of anger, desire, nostalgia, and hope.
Echoing the spirit of “El Choclo,” this performance follows that path: the path of a rhythm that “went out in search of the sky,” mixing worlds, social classes, and geographies, and transforming what was once marginal into art.
From gritty neighbourhoods to grand ballrooms — from the arrabal to the world — tango emerges as an intense blend of anger, desire, nostalgia, and hope.
Echoing the spirit of “El Choclo,” this performance follows that path: the path of a rhythm that “went out in search of the sky,” mixing worlds, social classes, and geographies, and transforming what was once marginal into art.
The piece evokes the crossings that shaped tango: the popular and the refined, the intimate and the festive, Buenos Aires and Paris, the street and the stage. Through stylized dance couples, movement becomes the central language to tell this story of passions, encounters, and contrasts where sensuality, elegance, and celebration coexist in balance.
Divided into two sections, the performance offers a dynamic and emotional experience capable of connecting with diverse audiences, honouring tango tradition while reaffirming its contemporary scenic power at the same time.
It is a tribute to tango as identity, living memory, and as an energy that continues to beat within every embrace.
It is a tribute to tango as identity, living memory, and as an energy that continues to beat within every embrace.
“TANGO, THE GOLDEN YEARS” will be premiered internationally during a tour between February 26 and April 28, 2026.
