Originally Posted by
iahphx
From the photos, it does seem like Dante's clients tend to be older than 30 -- but I only know his taxi business, not his tango business.
That said, going to a milonga is a LOT different from seeing a tango show. Girllrig said she wanted to see a show (which might be a good place to start any tango exploration -- especially since you only have to stay awake until about midnight
). In this regard, I am almost certain you wouldn't be "hassled" at any of the major shows. They tend to attract a mild-mannered crowed. In fact, I vividly remember seeing a single woman at one such show (El Quarandi, a few years back). I remember her because I thought she was a little brave, since the rest of the crowd was groups and couples. If you are feeling a bit brave, I posted links on how to buy tango show tickets at a discount a page or two back in this thread.
one of the sad facts of the tango scene is that there are many more women than men who travel to B.A to dance and it is hard to for them to get men do dance with them if they are not young, or great dancers and known. ( this is a simplification of the problem).
Taxi Dancers (name for men or a few women) who are available to be paid to escort and dance with women are available. Mature women tend to be the ones who use this service sometimes just to be seen dancing the first night. If they are good they will be asked to dance on subsequent nights. Hiring a taxi dancer is better than sitting around all night waiting.
Dante, who does airport pickups, is also popular as a taxi dancer and yes most of his clients are "mature" He does know the tango scene and usually is at Nino Bien, Canning and other milongas. Last night I made him aware of the posts which mention him. So mention FT if you contact him.
If you are a young woman alone, you might just want to try a free beginner lesson before a milonga. Chances are you will meet many other singles and will feel comfortable. When you enter just let the host know you are beginning and alone. pm for more info..