Tango - Milongas

Milongas are dance nights. Classes are almost always held prior to milongas -one of the best ways to get in to the scene. Any milonga worthy of the name plays tangos according to the following ritual code: three sets (tandas) separated into straight tangos, more playful milongas (a slightly quicker step than tango) and waltzes. Nods and signals are used to find a partner - the man leading the way, as he does in the dance. While the couple waits for the first few bars to be over before moving, they locate each other´s hands as they make eye contact. You have to book for the most popular ones such as Niño Bien and Club Gricel.
Each milonga has it´s best day, when everybody goes!

Salon Canning
1331 Scalabrini Ortiz Av. , Palermo. 4832 6753. milonga: 11pm-4am ($5). classes: 8pm-11am ($10). Mon-Fri. Best days: monday, tuesday.

El Beso
416 Riobamba St, Once. 4953 2794. milonga: 11pm, Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun ($7). classes: 8.30pm Mon, Wed, Fri; 8pm Sun ($12). Best days: tuesday, sunday.

La Nacional
1465 Adolfo Alsina St, Downtown. 4307 0146. milonga: 11pm-4am Wed ($5). classes: 9-11pm Wed ($7). Best day: wednesday.

La Viruta
1366 Armenia St, Palermo. 4774 6357. milonga: midnight Fri-Sun ($7-$9). classes: varies, check website. Best day: wednesday.

Niño Bien
1462 Humberto Primo St, San Telmo. Best Day: Thursday.

Club Gricel
1180 La Rioja St, San Telmo. 4957 7157/8398. milonga: from 11pm Fri-Sat; from 8.30pm Sun. classes: 6pm, 8.30pm Mpn; 7pm, 9pm Tue, Thur, Sun; 8pm Fri, Sat. Best day: Friday (is packed, booking is essential)