Connecting with Other Tangueros
Building your network of friends and fellow dancers is one of the most rewarding parts of Tanguear. The friendship system is inspired by a beautiful tango tradition: the Mirada and the Cabeceo.
Mirada and Cabeceo: the tango way to connect
In a traditional milonga, a dancer invites another to dance through an exchange of glances — the Mirada (the look) and the Cabeceo (the nod of acceptance). Tanguear brings this elegant ritual into the digital world:
- Mirada — you send a connection request by tapping the Mirada button on someone's profile. This is your "look across the room"
- Cabeceo — the other person accepts your request. This is their "nod" back to you
Once the Cabeceo is complete, you are friends. It is a mutual, respectful process — just like on the dance floor.
What happens after you send a Mirada
- While waiting, the button shows a timer icon with the message "Waiting for Cabeceo"
- The other person receives a notification and can accept (Cabeceo) or decline
- Once accepted, you become friends and can see each other's activity
Discovering potential friends
Tanguear suggests potential friends — people you might want to connect with. These suggestions help you expand your tango circle beyond the people you already know, discovering friends of friends and tangueros with similar interests.
Browse the suggested connections in the Friends section to find new people to connect with.
Your friends list
Search and filter your connections to find specific people quickly.
The social feed
The feed shows posts from the community. See the dedicated guide on The Social Feed for details.
Blocking and reporting
Block someone from their profile page, or report a post or profile that violates community guidelines.