Beginner follower (F27) going solo to Buenos Aires: how hard is it really to dance at milongas?
I’m going to Buenos Aires at the end of May for a work trip and really want to dance as much tango as possible while I’m there, including classes and maybe some privates.
I’ve only been dancing for about a year, so still very much a beginner. From what I’ve read, it sounds like it can be difficult as a follower in BA if you don’t already know people, especially since I’ll mostly only be able to go out after 19:00 or on weekends.
So I’m wondering what the best strategy is.
Should I try traditional milongas anyway, or stick more to practicas/smaller milongas? Is somewhere like La Viruta beginner-friendly, or overwhelming? And do people usually come to practicas with partners?
Also clothing wise, what do women actually wear in BA milongas now? More casual, or dresses/skirts?
Would also love recommendations for good tango schools, beginner-friendly milongas, or anything I absolutely shouldn’t miss.
Places I’ve found so far:
Milongas and Practicas:
La Viruta
La Yuyu
Club Marabú
Sunderland
Salón Canning
Muy Martes
Schools:
El Tacuarí
El Zorzal
La Maleva
Tango show
La esquina de homero Manzi
8 corners bar Friday Saturday tango show
Plaza Dorrego in San Telmo
Community spaces:
Hoy milonga (I know they have a WhatsApp group and a google doc, but it’s a bit overwhelming as I don’t know where to start)
TL;DR:
Going solo to Buenos Aires for work and hoping to dance a lot of tango while I’m there. I’m still a beginner follower (1 year dancing) and wondering which milongas/classes are best if you don’t know people yet, how hard it is to get dances, and what people actually wear to milongas in BA.