Milonga Heidelberg
The weekly gathering place for Heidelberg and the surrounding area
Attention! On Friday, September 4, Milonga Heidelberg will host a free practice night from 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.!
When: 8:30 p.m. until open end (estimated end time: 1:00 a.m.)
Location: Intango – Tango Center Heidelberg, Mary-Somerville-Platz 5, 69214 Heidelberg
Music: 70%–100% traditional
Introductory Class: Milonga and Vals with Emile & Simge (please note the dates)
With Milonga Heidelberg, we want to create a place where tango is lived to the highest standard—fueled by musical inspiration, a flowing ronda, and genuine connection. An evening that draws attention beyond our local area and attracts dancers from across the region.
Our vision: first-class music, great DJs, talented dancers, and a dance floor filled with harmony—free from dogmatism and without stylistic boundaries.
You can find the latest information about our milongas on our website. We also provide updates through our newsletter, which you can subscribe to at the bottom of the homepage www.intango.de .
Milonga 50/50
Heidelberg’s Milonga for Musical Diversity
When: The 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 8:30 p.m. – open end (approximate end time: 1:30 a.m.)
Location: Intango – Tango Center Heidelberg, Mary-Somerville-Platz 5, 69214 Heidelberg
Music: 50% Neo/Non and 50% predominantly contemporary tangos, DJ Claudia Kreisz
Pre-event Workshop with Emile & Simge
Our Milonga 50/50 brings together two worlds: tradition and modernity—atmospheric, energetic, and entertaining.
An evening for everyone who loves variety, enjoys trying new things, and is looking for a milonga that embraces diversity.
You can find the latest information about our milongas on our website. We also provide updates through our newsletter, which you can subscribe to at the bottom of the homepage www.intango.de .
Milonguero Milonga
The traditional Saturday milonga in Heidelberg—fueled by the close embrace
When: The 4th Saturday of the month, 8:30 p.m. – open end (approximate end time: 1:30 a.m.)
Location: Intango – Tango Center Heidelberg, Mary-Somerville-Platz 5, 69214 Heidelberg
Music: traditional (2 to 3 non-tandas upon request), rotating DJs
Pre-event Workshop with Emile and Simge
Our monthly Milonguero Milonga is dedicated to the classic milonguero style: an evening of close embrace, with a clear flow of movement, precise spatial orientation, and musical sensitivity—just as is required at well-attended milongas.
Both the Milonguero embrace and the closed Salon embrace are not only welcome but deliberately shape the atmosphere of this evening.
5 Wishes for the Milonguero Milonga:
1. Dance the Milonguero style—or give it a try. Close embrace is the order of the night!
2. Be aware of the space.
Still unsure? Then dance straight ahead in your lane. Dancers who are aware of the space can also turn and change lanes.
3. Pay attention to the tempo of the music and the ronda.
Fast music = dance fluidly. Slow songs = don’t cut in front of others. If the tempo is fast in a rhythmic piece but you linger in the same spot for half a minute to really savor the melody, you’ll cause a backup behind you and annoy people. The reverse is also true: if you’re moving too fast during a slow, melodic piece, you’ll start passing people and weaving from lane to lane. Your fellow dancers don’t like that either.
4. Be flexible; dance with “shock absorbers.” If you ever collide, your flexible body will cushion the impact.
5. Expand your repertoire. Directional change elements help you dodge obstacles and dance smoothly.
You can find the latest information about our milongas on our website. We also provide updates through our newsletter, which you can subscribe to at the bottom of the homepage www.intango.de .
Milonga on the Second Saturday
Flexible milonga format with varying programs
When: The second Saturday of the month, 8:30 p.m. – open end (estimated end time: 2:00 a.m.)
Location: Intango – Tango Center Heidelberg, Mary-Somerville-Platz 5, 69214 Heidelberg
Beforehand: Open House from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
The Milonga on the second Saturday is our flexible monthly format, where the program and musical direction change depending on the date: traditional evenings, special guest DJs, live music, thematic milongas, open-air formats, or unique special programs.
You can find the latest information about our milongas on our website. We also provide updates through our newsletter, which you can subscribe to at the bottom of the homepage www.intango.de .
Milonga außer der Reihe
A different format in Heidelberg – different impulses, different perspectives, different sound
When: The 5th Saturday of the month, 8:30 p.m. – open end (approximate end time: 1:30 a.m.)
Location: Intango – Tango Center Heidelberg, Mary-Somerville-Platz 5, 69214 Heidelberg
August 29: 100 % neo- and non-tangos with DJ Claudia
October 31: Sensual Edition with 60 % neo- and non-tangos and 40 % classic tangos, DJ Harald
Preliminary Workshop: Occasionally Workshops on various topics
Our special milongas take place on select fifth Saturdays of the month and offer space for experimentation and new experiences.
Here we present tango from a different perspective: from mixed music evenings to milongas featuring 100% neo- and non-tango music.
These formats open up new soundscapes, create different dynamics on the dance floor, and invite you to question the familiar and experience tango in a new way.
You can find the latest information about our milongas on our website. We also provide updates through our newsletter, which you can subscribe to at the bottom of the homepage www.intango.de .
Practice Night
Our monthly practice evening in Heidelberg
When: Once a month; dates will be announced.
Music: mixed
Once a month, we host a practice night where you can dance in a relaxed atmosphere, try new things, and chat with others.
The evening is open to dancers of all skill levels—and it’s free.
It’s a great opportunity to reinforce what you’ve learned and have a good time together.
You can find the latest information about our milongas on our website. We also provide updates through our newsletter, which you can subscribe to at the bottom of the homepage www.intango.de .