To foster a more vibrant milonga culture, we have created a milonga etiquette poster for share.
If you find it useful for your local studio or community, feel free to download and print it out. They are designed to work well for any size from A2 down to A4.
Languages available:
• English / Korean
• English / Traditional Chinese
• English / Simplified Chinese (Mainland China Download)
Please feel free to distribute or share these however you like.
We would be happy to collaborate on a different language version of the poster. Please contact us at leoyflortango@gmail.com.
Invite with cabeceo
A direct invite puts pressure on the other person. Cabeceo keeps it light.
Join the ronda with permission
Joining the floor? Make eye contact, and wait for the “yes.”
Keep moving forward
Your dance matters — but not at the expense of the line of dance. Always keep moving forward.
Beware of your space
Musicailty and expression are beautiful. Just make sure your movement fits the space.
Do not teach or give feedback
Advice is best when invited. The milonga is for connection, not correction.
When not dancing, watch the floor
Watch the floor instead of your phone. You can still be part of the ronda by being present. And there is much to learn just by watching.