Tango Milonga Etiquette by TangoILONA
Tango Milonga Etiquette by TangoILONA
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Following these guidelines will lead to a more enjoyable social tango dancing experience. Download PDF for Printing
- Safe driving: respect line of dance, stay in lane, keep traffic flowing, visibility, blind spots, pass carefully, avoid backwards steps & obstructions, no drinking & driving
- Avoid injury to self & others, in case of accident driver apologizes
- Asking & accepting: no obligation nor duty, ‘cabeceo’ eye contact first then smile & nod, no stalking, no cutting in, “NO” means “NO”
- At a Milonga: NO teaching, no critiquing
- Embrace is comfortable & gentle, close embrace is by mutual consent, no squeezing, no head pushing
- During dancing: NO talking, no singing, no loud chewing, no apologizing, no interrupting
- “Thank you” means we’re done!
- Woman’s comfort is priority, sorry guys ☺
- Hygene: shower, clean clothes, anti-perspirant, dry change of clothes, fragrance used sparingly, breath mints or gum, clean hands, colds & flu bugs stay home!
- Closeness: shave to remove stubble, control your hair, glasses off
- Separation of tango from work & life
- Tandas music sets by same orchestra or style played at Milongas 4 tangos, 3-4 valses, 3 milongas in cycles of 2 tangos, vals, 2 tangos, milonga
- Cortinas short breaks between tandas, usually change partners during cortinas
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