Welcome…

…to a very special Tango night; our New Years Eve Milonga!

Say goodbye to 2020 in style, and start 2021 as you mean to carry on – with plenty of great dancing.

Bring food and drink to share, and celebrate with a great crowd of Tango friends.

The venue is a lovely spacious hall with a new sprung dance floor. There’s a 360° professional sound system giving an immersive sound experience with good acoustics.
Between dances you can enjoy the free snacks, cakes, and refreshments.  Above all, it’s a friendly evening with a welcoming atmosphere!

Old Windsor Memorial Hall

  • Really easy to find
  • Loads of free parking
  • New, sprung, maple dance floor
  • Excellent 360° sound system
  • Free Wifi
  • Just 10 minutes away from Eton
  • Easy to reach from M4, M25 or M3
  • And a there’s pub over the road

The doors open around 1 hour before the start of the Milonga, so you can arrive early and get ready.

Currently it is uncertain whether the New Years Eve milonga will be able to go ahead. We will only run the event if it is safe and permissable. Please keep an eye on this page for updates!

Thursday 31st December 2020

Doors open 18:30
Milonga 19:30 – 00:30 approx.

Prices:

On the door: £20 per person

No booking needed

(The advance discount price offer ends on 1st December)

Advance booking & payments

Discounts cannot be shared or transferred

Old Windsor Memorial Hall

Straight Road, Old Windsor, Berks SL4 2RN

Click here for detailed directions to the hall

What about the Music?

At our Milongas the Tango music is always traditional, carefully selected and played in tandas with cortinas. The resident DJ is Charles.

There are no interruptions for Salsa, Jive, announcements, show dances, or Chacarera; just a brief pause as the clock strikes midnight, then non-stop Tango dancing to the best ‘golden age’ music.

We put a lot of effort into getting the best possible sound quality.  The speakers are arranged around the dance floor to give an immersive experience. We use specialist sound cards, and use a 16 band equaliser constantly to manage and adjust the playback to suit the acoustics of the individual track and the venue.

Music Selection

A word about floorcraft & etiquette

Our Milongas have become a byword for good floorcraft, courtesy between dancers, and traditional Codigos. We like to think that’s one reason why so many dancers come to them. We don’t want to be too strict about things, but before you come you should know what we expect. The dancing is in two lanes, usually in close embrace, with respect for the dancers around you. There’s a good explanation about floorcraft here….

If you want to perform show moves, or dance in the middle of the floor, then our milongas aren’t for you. If you do not respect these ‘Codigos’ then you may be asked to leave our milongas. See our terms & conditions.

Please do:

  • Use the ‘Cabeceo’ to request & accept dances.
  • Get consent from the couple who’ll be behind you before joining the ronda
  • 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.
  • Apologise briefly if you bump into other dancers.
  • Aim to dance with one partner for each ‘Tanda’ of 3 or 4 tracks.
  • Leave the dance floor during the “Cortina” between Tandas.

Please don’t:

  • Travel against the line of dance.
  • Obstruct the line of dance.
  • Use steps or movements that risk kicks or collisions.
  • Make sudden changes of direction or change lanes.
  • Dance in the middle of the floor.
  • Teach each other steps.
  • Stand or sit obstructing the dance floor.
  • Walk across the dance floor.