Copes played a part in the worldwide revival of tango as a dance form after 1970. The reintroduction of democracy to Argentina led to a renaissance in Argentine Tango in which Copes and Nieves were leading figures.
Copes contributed to the global resurgence of tango as a dance form after 1970. The restoration of democracy in Argentina sparked a renaissance in Argentine Tango, with Copes and Nieves at the forefront.