Etiquette, culture, and practical guides for the tango journey.
A preparation guide for your first tango lesson. What to wear, which shoes, how a class flows, and the words you will hear.
A beginner's guide to traditional Buenos Aires milonga etiquette. How to invite with cabeceo, the structure of tandas and cortinas, and the rules of the ronda.
A practical guide to your first milonga night. When to arrive, what to wear, whether to come alone, and how the evening flows.
How a practica differs from a milonga, the two formats (guided and open), and what to actually do when you go.
How the music at a milonga is built. The difference between tango, vals, and milonga, why a tanda has 3–4 songs, and the orchestras worth knowing.
The Spanish words you hear at a milonga, gathered into four groups — posture, steps, music, and etiquette.
The difference between the two tango roles, how to choose one, and why learning both helps.
Why tango asks for dance shoes, how to pick the sole, heel, and material, and the rules for buying your first pair.
The four types of tango events around the world, how pass structures work, and how to prepare for your first one.