Milonga (medley) -

Milonga dancing is the upbeat, playful relative of the Argentine Tango [15].

: Using eye contact and a nod to invite someone to dance from across the room [8]. Milonga (Medley)

Watch professional dancers perform a milonga medley entrance to the song 'Comme il faut': Milonga dancing is the upbeat, playful relative of

: Tables usually surround the dance floor, serving as a "home base" for attendees to watch and socialize [3, 8]. : Dancers often use a "tight" body core

: Dancers often use a "tight" body core but soft knees to maintain the rapid tempo [16]. Common steps include "rock-steps" and quick "traspié" (synopated) movements to navigate the floor [3, 26]. 3. The Social Event

The milonga musical style originated in the Rio de la Plata region as a precursor to the modern tango [13].

In modern parlance, "going to a milonga" means attending a tango social dance gathering [9, 11].