Tango is not only a fascinating dance but also a fascinating philosophy, culture and lifestyle. The search of tango is the search of connection, love, fellowship, unity, harmony and beauty, i.e., an idealism that is not consistent with the dehumanizing reality of the modern world. The world divides us into individuals, but tango unites us into a team, community and species. In tango we are not individualists, feminists, nationalists, Democrats, Republicans, etc., but interconnected and interdependent members of the human family. Tango calls us to tear down the walls, to build bridges, and to regain humanity through affinity, altruism, cooperation, and accommodation. It is a dance that teaches the world to love.



September 8, 2018

Champaign Milongueros Group Charter


Champaign Milongueros is a group of tango students who regularly meet here to study and dance the milonguero style of tango.

Our mission is to gather like-minded local tango dancers, to promote the milonguero style of tango, and to cultivate a culture of fraternity, solidarity, cooperation and team work in the group.

We observe the tango protocols practiced in the milongas of Buenos Aires, including personal hygiene, dress code, separate seating, cabeceo, navigation rules and milonga etiquettes. (See Milonga Codes.)

An elected four-person leadership team is responsible for recruitment, training, events, and liaison.

This group opens only to committed tango dancers who want tango to be part of their lifestyle, not for casual dancers.

The following are the terms to join this group:

1. Dedicating to the milonguero style of tango.

2. Committing to regular and long-term participation.

3. In addition to attending classes and milongas at this location, members take turns to host a biweekly group event, such as potluck, picnic, barbecue, hiking, seminar, tea party, sports, milonga, etc., at a separate time and location of their choice. These activities aim at fostering friendships and encouraging members to contribute to team building.

4. Newcomers must agree to this charter, complete the training and meet our standard to become a member and attend our milongas.