The popular Tango dance party nights ("Milongas") are held on the first Saturday of every month in Eton, near Windsor. It's a beautiful location. The evenings are suitable for dancers of all levels; beginners or more experienced.
Our next Milonga is on Saturday 2nd August on Eton Bridge.
We will dance Tango into the night in a magical romantic location overlooked by Windsor Castle as the sun sets over the river Thames.
The dance surface is street paving with a camber so please take care in your choice of shoes and adapt your dancing to prevent any risk of injury. There is very limited seating on the bridge.
If the weather is not suitable for dancing outdoors then the Milonga will be held in Baldwin Hall. If in doubt check here for details.
The Milongas on Eton Bridge are organised with support from Windsor & Eton town management. There are plenty of pubs and bars nearby, but please note that the local bylaws prohibit the consumption of alcohol on Eton Bridge.
The following Milonga is on Saturday 6th September in Baldwin hall. Dancing from 7.30pm. £8.00
“I have been to lots of milongas and as a venue Eton is the best”
“enjoyable and varied music”
“really excellent sound system”
"the whole evening was a delight”
“the ambience and music were super”
"thank you for a wonderful evening. We really enjoyed ourselves - it is such a great setting and the music was perfect. Had some lovely dances too. Will definately be coming back"
"It was the first milonga I went to that felt more like a real party rather than a practice"
"what a great night it was last night. I had some terrific dances and a smashing atmosphere. I had such a good time and couldnt get to sleep for ages!"
Music selection
We believe that the choice of music and the quality of the sound system makes all the difference to a Milonga event, so we pay particular attention to this aspect of your enjoyment at the Eton Milongas.
Even the most popular of Tangos from the Golden Age can start to sound monotonous to modern ears if played non-stop all evening. So at our milongas you can expect a rich variety of the very best classic Tango, Milonga and Vals, interspersed from time to time with tried and tested modern Tango tracks. We add the occasional Jive or Salsa to complete the mix.
We use Tandas and Cortinas to change the mood – but not slavishly every 3 or 4 numbers – constantly adjusting the selection to what’s happening on the dance floor. All of this is managed by a committed DJ using state of the art equipment.
In this way we hope that whether you’re a die-hard Tanguero or a relative newcomer, from our own community or a visitor from further afield, you will be enchanted by the music in an unforgettable and enjoyable evening.
Directions to the Eton Bridge Milongas
Postcode approaching from Windsor: SL4 1PX
Postcode approaching from Eton: SL4 6AA
Exit M4 at junction 6 and take A355 South to Windsor. After 1 mile take 1st exit; turn left towards Windsor town centre. After ½ mile turn left at the roundabout (Goswell Road). This takes you under a railway bridge to the riverside. There is street-side parking in Barry Avenue on your left, and a public car park on your right before the road turns right away from the riverside. If you miss these then there is also parking by Windsor & Eton Riverside station. Eton Bridge is easy to see from the riverside, and 2 minutes walk from the car parks.
By Train:
Windsor has 2 stations, and both are a short easy walk from Eton Bridge.
By Boat:
If you are travelling on your luxury speedboat then Windsor is 50 miles upstream from the Thames barrier, and 30 miles downstream from Reading. Listen for the Tango music upstream from Romney lock.
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