Your first milongas - And, how to survive them

In this post I want to talk to you, some things that can help those who are learning and inserting themselves into this world of tango, about certain codes and ways to handle yourself in a Milonga (Tango Party), take it as advice/tips:

Track circulation (against clock handles):

Watch out for this, always try to walk, to flow into it, usually the track will be full, so you avoid being "locked" in a corner (of passing, some turns in place always serve), cause "tugging", also remember, that internal circulations are also formed inside the track (which can be joined if you feel very "tight", if you dance there, be careful with couples who are "outside").

**Don't take it personally: **

By this I mean a couple of situations in particular:

If you "crash" or are "shocked" several times in a bout or song, do not react negatively to criticize the other couple in question (or be angry), keep dancing and if you were to blame, at the end of the bout or song can make a sign of apology to those affected, all in peace, remember, the idea is to enjoy and generate a nice experience for everyone.
If someone is asked to dance, and this person tells them that by not accusing them of "I'm tired,""my feet ache" or something like that, someone else takes them out to dance and accepts them, don't take it the wrong way! This person was expecting to dance with "x" individual in particular that night and the opportunity was given, it is also valid when one's dancing experience is not enough (especially when one is leaving), etc. The most important thing of all this is not to take it personally as there will always be someone willing to dance and enjoy a good batch.
Headhead:

For those who are unfamiliar,"nodding" is how you name the way to take someone out dancing in the milonga, it is with a small gesture (can be nodding with the head proceeding to confirm with a visual contact) ideally from where you are sitting, once this consensual approaching to find the person in question where it is and position themselves on the track.

Head-heading is the best way to get someone dancing, it's non-invasive and avoids more than a few uncomfortable moments (both you and the other person).

Dress code:

Always be informed of the place to which they are going to dance, if it requires some dress code, depending on the formality of the party (if it is a gala or something more casual), so they are in tune with the atmosphere, and also, a possible bad time is avoided (since from time to time, the organization can reserve the right of admission if they do not meet that minimum requirement.)

Personal hygiene:

There is never this other, to have always at hand in your bag/backpack a change of clothes (shirt, shirt), a hand towel and deodorant, if you are one of those who dance a lot (therefore you also sweat enough), thus avoiding the subject of bad smells and therefore, a bad experience for whom you dance.

Bad practices: (or what to do if you want to win over someone else's hatred)

Talking/talking while dancing.
Dancing in drunkenness.
Interrupt the sense of the dance floor.
Discuss with another couple about a crash or trip.
Make figures that don't match at the moment (for example, if the track is too full).
Dance with excessive recoil, always forward! (probably colliding with the one behind you).