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What to Expect at a Milonga
Music Played in Tandas:
Music is organized into tandas (sets of 3-4 songs by the same orchestra).
Each tanda is separated by a short non-tango music break called a cortina, signaling time to change partners.
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Silent Invitations (Cabeceo):
Partners are often invited to dance through the cabeceo, a method of making eye contact and nodding to silently agree.
This allows for smooth partner selection without pressure or awkwardness.
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Dress Code:
Milongas often have an elegant or semi-formal dress code. Dancers typically wear outfits that reflect the sophistication of the event. Tango shoes are a must.
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Respect for Line of Dance:
On the dance floor, dancers follow the line of dance (a counterclockwise path around the room).
Leaders navigate carefully, respecting the flow of the floor and avoiding collisions. Followers stay connected to their partner while remaining mindful of space.
Dancing the Entire Tanda:
It’s customary to dance the full set of songs in a tanda with the same partner. At the end of the tanda, it’s polite to thank your partner and leave the floor together.
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Breaks During Cortinas:
Socializing happens during cortinas (the short break between tandas) or off the dance floor. We don’t talk on the dancefloor.
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No Practicing on the Floor:
A milonga is for social dancing. Practicing steps, stopping mid-dance, or troubleshooting movements is reserved for practicas, not the milonga floor.
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Variety of Partners:
While some people prefer dancing with a specific partner, milongas are an opportunity to dance with a variety of people. This helps grow your skills and connect with the community.
Tango
in Bloom
Saturday
May 10th, 2025
E. W. Garbett Center for Choral Studies
700 N 200 W, SLC, UT 84103
Tango in Bloom awakens with the season—a night where the golden-era warmth of traditional tango meets the pulse and passion of nuevo. Like tulips unfurling, our milonga will weave these two worlds together, creating a rich, vibrant atmosphere where music, movement, and connection flourish.
- Doors Open 7:00PM
- Beginner Class 7:15PM
- DJ Two Flame 7:45 – 11PM
$15 Online/$20 at the Door
Milongas
of the Past
Tango Nights
Saturday
March 8th, 2025
E. W. Garbett Center for Choral Studies
700 N 200 W, SLC, UT 84103
Get ready to be captivated by the vibrant sounds of Kechi, a renowned Turkish folk band that will weave their magic into the passionate world of tango.
For the first time ever, we’re hosting an incredible new DJ—DJ Reznik—and we can’t wait for you to experience her music!
- Doors Open 7:00PM
- Beginner Class 7:15PM
- Live Music 8:30PM
- Dj Reznik 9:30ish PM
Milonga Sentimental
Saturday
January 11th, 2025
The end of one year and the beginning of another truly is a time for reflection and setting new intentions.
Join us in this tango ceremony.
Doors Open 7:00PM
Beginner Class 7:30PM
Dancing 8 – 11 PM
Why so Blue?
Live Music with Phonograph Blue
Saturday
September 14th, 2024
Do the smoky melodies of a minor key stir your tango spirit?
Come dance to the live melodies of Phonograph Blue.
Doors Open 8:00 PM
Beginner Class 8:30 PM
Live Music 9:30 PM
Tango Nights
Saturday
May 25th, 2024
Get ready to be captivated by the vibrant sounds of Kechi, a renowned Turkish folk band that will weave their magic into the passionate world of tango.
- Doors Open 7:00PM
- Beginner Class 7:30PM
- Live Music 9:00PM