Tango: Styles, History & Tempo Guide
The improvised embrace dance of Buenos Aires and Montevideo and the milonga culture built around it.
Compare tango styles
| Style | Origin | Meter | Tempo (BPM) | Difficulty | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentine Tango | Río de la Plata — Buenos Aires and Montevideo | 2/4 or 4/4 (tango), 3/4 (vals), 2/4 (milonga) | varies | Yes |
Tempo ranges are typical social and competition ranges; ballroom figures follow WDSF/NDCA bars-per-minute standards. Difficulty is our editorial estimate for adult beginners (1 = easiest).