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Introduction to Tango DJing

What it means to DJ for tango dancers and the role you play in the milonga experience.

Introduction to Tango DJing

Being a tango DJ is about more than playing music—you’re shaping the experience of everyone on the dance floor. Your choices affect the energy, the connection, and the memories dancers take home.

The DJ’s Role

As a tango DJ, you are:

  • A curator — Selecting music that fits the moment and the crowd
  • An energy manager — Building and releasing tension throughout the night
  • A bridge — Connecting dancers to the rich history of tango music

Key Concepts

Before we dive into the technical details, here are a few concepts we’ll explore in this course:

  1. Tandas — Groups of 3-4 songs from the same orchestra and era
  2. Cortinas — Short musical breaks between tandas
  3. Flow — The arc of energy from the start to the end of the milonga

Video: What Makes a Great Tango DJ?

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Next Steps

In the next lesson, we’ll explore the structure of a tanda and why it matters for the dance floor.