Should Tango DJs Dance at Milongas?

Should tango DJs stay behind the booth… or can they hit the floor too?

In this episode, we dive into a debate that comes up more often than you’d think: What’s the role of a tango DJ during a milonga? Is it okay for them to dance some tandas? Or does stepping away from the booth break the flow, the mood, or even the trust?

We discuss:

The expectations we place on tango DJs

How dancing (or not dancing) affects their relationship to the floor

Whether musical connection can come from both sides of the booth

This one’s for dancers, DJs, organizers—and anyone who’s ever glanced toward the booth mid-tanda and wondered, “Where’d the DJ go?”

💬 What’s your take? Should DJs dance—or stay put?
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments. We want to hear it all.

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