Circuits of Milongas , Porteñas and Rosarinas
Gustavo Ameri
In Buenos Aires , there are many milongas scattered among the different neighborhoods across the city . The total number is around 180 , every week . They are organized into milongueros circuits - sequences of milongas distributed to different nights of the week .
Many milongas have organized classes taught by specialized teachers , during the pre-dance time in the early evening hours . They can be classified according to some features , such as the more traditional versus the avant-garde . Some are for amateur dancers , and others for more experienced dancers .
Some , such as Salon Canning and El Beso moderate between the traditional and the new generations of milongas . Salon Canning is a famous venue with its characteristic wooden floor , coveted by many tango dancers . It ihas a large lounge where you can dine or drink and is very busy with the most famous tango dancers and tourists . It is located in Palermo and is open Monday through Sunday . Every day , the milonga is held by a different organizer . For example , Mondays , Tuesdays and Fridays have become reserved for the Parakultural Group ’ s milongas . stock photo of La Viruta
Moreover , there are places with many people who have no connection to tango , such as La Viruta and La Catedral .
La Catedral is a landmark created by Omar Viola . It has a relaxed atmosphere which opens its doors to all genre of tango . It has become just a warm place to dance . The main virtue of La Catedral is that it has managed to bring people of all age levels and not just to listen to tango . The relaxed style and baroque atmosphere make it one of the amazing and unique places in the world . Thousands of foreigners and personalities that have visited Buenos Aires , know it as one of the main attractions that the city has to offer . La Catedral is located in the Almagro neighborhood and it features an outstanding cuisine , dance classes and milongas , as well as tango shows on weekends .
On the other hand , milongas at Sin Rumbo , Sunderland and Glorias Argentinas are very traditional and historical . Sunderland is one of the most famous representatives of the neighborhood clubs . This is one of the most famous tango salons and its floor is dominated by the highest level of dance . It is difficult for the less experienced to dare to dance here .
Far from the salons at the center of the city , there are typical clubs with all the characteristics that mark the tradition of Villa Urquiza , a neighborhood with more dancers than any other part of the city . The neighborhood even has its own style of tango that bears its name , and will forever be immortalized .
La Viruta is another very popular venue , with very crowded classes . It is owned by the famous dancer Pebete Godoy . This venue opened its doors to all , with relaxed and undemanding atmosphere on the floor , where newbies can dance alongside the great milongueros . It is the quintessential milonga for young people , who go alone without partners or friends , because there they can find peers and dance partners . It is a large lounge where you can have all kinds of drinks and light meals . There is always an artistic surprise for the guests , from exhibitions of prominent dance partners to musical shows and all kinds of events that tend to stretch the limits their abilities , pack the place to capacity .
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