A milonga is the tango equivalent of a ball, the social event where everyone gathers to dance. Friday night means Negracha, held in the atmospheric environs of Wild Court, playing traditional tunes and modern electro tango till 3am. Two floors of DJs and dancing, plus performances from top dancers on the circuit. The beginners' lessons beforehand will give you the basics but they can be a bit overcrowded. The club itself is a winner, though.
London has been hit by a bout of tango fever. Not the stylized ballroom tango you might have seen on 'Strictly' but the sultry, subtle and seriously addictive Argentine tango, a dance that was once called 'a vertical expression of a horizontal desire'. There's a thriving and friendly scene in London, whether you're an expert or an absolute beginner. Try these places out for size…