Milonguero Style

A term originally given by Europeans and some North Americans to the style of dancing in a very close embrace; also referred to as confiteria style club style apilado style etc Usually used in the very crowded clubs frequented by singles in the center of Buenos Aires Milonguero Style is danced in a very close embrace with full upper body contact the partners leaning into each other (but never hanging on each other) while using simple walking and turning steps This style relies on music of the more rhythmic type as characterized by orquestas like those of D’Arienzo or Tanturi Also see Stephen Brown's Styles of Argentine Tango