Our regular monthly tango dance nights ('Milongas') are held in Eton on the first Saturday of every month at Baldwin Hall, Eton, SL4 6BY.
The next Eton milonga is on Saturday 3rd March 2012.
19:30 - 23:15
- Considerate floorcraft
- Complimentary refreshments
- Charming period hall with sprung floor
- Friendly welcome & atmosphere
Your DJ will be Charles, and as always at Eton the traditional
tango music will be painstakingly selected and played in tandas
with cortinas. Our tanda display lets you see what's playing
and what's coming up. And there's no interruptions for
announcements, salsa, jive, or chacarera; just non-stop dancing
to the best tango music.
Baldwin Hall is a delightful period venue, with a large sprung dance floor and wonderful ambiance.
Eton milongas are known as the home of considerate floorcraft
with good etiquette too, so everyone has an enjoyable and safe evening.
There's loads of complimentary refreshments; water & nibbles on
your table, plus endless teas, coffee, and cakes & biscuits in the kitchen. It's all included in the entrance price. Feel free to bring your own alcoholic drinks.
Unsolicited comments about Eton Milongas
"I have been to lots of milongas and as venue Eton is the best”. "You make the place look stunning...it has such a lovely atmosphere!!! all that work pays off!!! had some great dances". ". .this guy plays only the best music, music that you can actually dance to ... the classics that everyone loves". "Brilliant Milonga last night........ I danced my feet off and woke up this morning with a big smile on my face...". "Everything comes together here - great venue; great presentation and comfort; ... great crowd - friendly, relaxed and chatty; and the best floorcraft in or around London."
Directions to the Eton Milongas...
Music selection at Eton Milongas...
Parking for Eton Milongas
Parking in Eton can be busy at peak periods. We have use of a private car park; collect the key from us at the hall. Spaces are limited, so we ask local dancers to have at least 3 people in the car if you use our car park. This helps everyone get a space, and saves petrol costs too!
Talcum powder
Please DON'T ever have any talc on your shoes when you come to our tango events in Eton. Talc, or any other powder, simply isn't necessary because the Baldwin Hall has a lovely floor, and talc will spoil what is probably the best dance floor in the area! That's why the hall's owners have threatened to stop our tango events if talc is ever used.
Floorcraft & etiquette
At Eton Milongas we want everyone to enjoy the evening, so you are asked to respect the best standards of floorcraft and consideration for other dancers. The dancing is salon style in dance lanes. Eton milongas aren't suitable for people who want to perform show moves in the middle of the floor. We expect everyone to follow these rules:
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Try to use the 'Cabeceo' to request & accept dances. 'Merge' into the line of dance without interrupting other dancers. Keep a constant flow of movement around the dance floor. Dance in a constant lane around the edge of the dance floor. Keep your distance to the couple in front, and avoid overtaking. Leave the dance floor during the “Cortina” between Tandas.
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Step or travel against the line of dance. Dance in the middle of the floor. Dance in one spot and obstruct the line of dance. Use excessive space with show moves. Teach each other steps. Stand or sit obstructing the dance floor. Walk across the dance floor.
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There is more information about what we mean by good floorcraft here...
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