OBJECTIVE: To analyse the content of the interventions reported in studies investigating the applicability and efficacy of Argentine tango in participants with idiopathic Parkinson disease. METHODS: Independent reviewers searched databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, and PEDro) from their inception to November 2019. Eligible studies were randomised, controlled and uncontrolled clinical trials, and case reports. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: The Template for Intervention Description and Replication guidelines and checklist were used to assess quality and quantity of the content of Argentine tango interventions' description. RESULTS: We found 21 papers investigating the applicability and efficacy of Argentine tango in participants with idiopathic Parkinson disease. Completeness of the reporting of intervention was satisfying. The intervention is intended to affect a variety of aspects of functioning relevant to individuals with idiopathic Parkinson disease. Detailed information on the intervention's procedure and dosing is usually provided. The delivery of the Tango dance program was predominantly extensive; however, the intervention has been provided with various approaches and showed to be very adaptable. Attrition- and adherence- rates described are acceptable. The adapted tango dance program is the earliest and most researched modality of tango intervention in participants with Idiopathic Parkinson Disease. CONCLUSIONS: Argentine tango is appropriately described in the studies investigating the applicability and efficacy of the intervention in participants with idiopathic Parkinson disease. However, the reporting could be ameliorated.

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