Door fees are climbing—so are drop‑in dancers quietly dropping out? Melody, Amanda, and Jon test the real cost of a night out, compare U.S. prices to bargain‑priced socials abroad, and debate whether early‑bird or “host” discounts could close the gap.

Episode highlights

• The sticker‑shock math: what your entry fee covers vs. what it doesn’t

• Global snapshot—ultra‑low‑cost milongas in Seoul & Istanbul

• Hidden U.S. costs (no subsidies, pricey third‑spaces) that inflate admission

• Tiered & early‑bird pricing: do they work, or just shift the burden?

• Open call: ideas for keeping newcomers and retirees in the room

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A product of Vienna Tango School LLC
Produced by Amanda Garley, Melody Yazdani, and Jon Zhang
Edited by Jon Zhang
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