Take Tango Dance Lessons at Milonga La Viruta

If you want to take tango lessons while in Buenos Aires, then I would recommend you drop by La Viruta. La Viruta is a milonga located in the basement of the Armenian Cultural Center at the barrio de Palermo.

If you are new to tango, let me explain that a milonga is simply a place to dance tango. In the case of La Viruta you can also dance Cuban-style salsa or rock and roll.

First you check the schedule at the website and decide you want to take the 9 pm tango class. Because you plan to have a bite to eat, you call in advance to reserve a table.

When you arrive you head downstairs and pay the $15 pesos entry fee. You take your seat and watch students finish their sweaty class of salsa. You notice that the decor is not by any means fancy but the energy is good.

After the salsa class finishes, the tango music starts and the instructors head to the dance floor. They improvise a couple of songs. The dancing is sensational, vibrant and alive. You are inspired and ready for your class.

A presenter introduces the teachers and further energizes the crowd. He explains that “beginners go here, intermediate level 1 students go there” etc. You join the group at your level and enjoy the class.

You see that partners are rotated frequently so it is not necessary to bring a friend. You make new friends quickly.

After the class, the milonga begins. At first, there are dancers of all levels on the dance floor. As the night goes on better dancers arrive. It is 4 in the morning and you are still there.

You are fascinated by the music, atmosphere, energy and dance. It is at this moment that you realize that tango will be your life-long passion. Good, now you can go home.

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