Milonga (medley) -

: It incorporates African candombe, the Cuban habanera, and European polka [2, 13].

: Dancers often use a "tight" body core but soft knees to maintain the rapid tempo [16]. Common steps include "rock-steps" and quick "traspié" (synopated) movements to navigate the floor [3, 26]. 3. The Social Event Milonga (Medley)

: Using eye contact and a nod to invite someone to dance from across the room [8]. : It incorporates African candombe, the Cuban habanera,

: Unlike the smooth, elongated strides of tango, milonga features smaller, faster steps and more relaxed body movements that allow for humor and improvisation [12]. : It incorporates African candombe

: Dancers move in a counter-clockwise circle around the floor to avoid collisions [3].

Milonga dancing is the upbeat, playful relative of the Argentine Tango [15].