ARGENTINE TANGO: TANGO MILONGUERO / (DOL) - ARGENTINE TANGO: TANGO MILONGUERO / (DOL)

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The return to popularity of the Argentine Tango also represents a return to the roots of the dance, since it began in Argentina at the end of the nineteenth century. Several different types of music had an influence on it, but the main influence was Milonga which drew its inspiration from African rhythms. This is why it is called the `Tango Milonguero'. More and more people are now dancing Argentine Tango and they prefer it to the rather more serious dance enjoyed by our grandparents' generation.

This program has been devised by the qualified dance teacher, Marie Claude Martin, who specializes in Argentine and Milonga tangos. It enables both gentleman and lady to master the basic steps of the tango steps, as well as the most popular variations of this dance.

Each new step or variation is described in great detail, in terms of both the movements and the rhythm. The different steps are all shown initially in slow motion. This is followed by the same sequence without music, and the couple finally demonstrate the sequence in time to the music. As the steps are carried out the camera particularly highlights the steps of the gentleman and those of his partner.

• Actors: Argentine Tango-Tango Milonguero
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
• Language (Original Language): English
• Release Date: 2007-03-27
• Running Time: 60 minutes

Customer Reviews

Reviewed on 2008-07-22 Go to the profesionals leave this alone I realize I've only been do Argentine Tango for 7 years but have worked with many of the major instructors. This video is odd in so many ways. her Spanish is terrible, even for a Brit. The timing of the steps NEVER follows the beat, the woman does not maintain her own balance, the man has no core or chest lead. If you want the apilado style shown here find Carlos Gavito DVDs, if you want traditional get Fabian Salas, Osvaldo Zotto, "Mingo" Pugliese or his wife Esther with there son Pablo (and learn the proper standard sequence of a molinette turn as Mingo defined it). Pablo Veron, Favbian Salas. and Gustavo Naviera are all on tour this year. Find anyone who has had more than two lessons from these maestros and you will far better off than wasting your cash on this DVD

Reviewed on 2008-05-01 Lady S. just back from Buenos Aires This is an excellent DVD for beginners , very clear instructions , very thorough. I learned a whole routine just from watching this DVD , much better than two classes that I took ! It also teaches graceful carriage and posture , and elegant fluid lines.

Reviewed on 2008-02-09 Argentine Tango: The Tango Milonguero This instructional dance dvd is an excellent resource for learning the basics of Argentine style Tango. The lady: a Brit by the name of Marie Claude Martin knows her stuff. She shows you how to perform the five basic dance sequences in a very clearly understandable video from different angles and delineating separately the male and female's movements as well as a couple. As a ballroom dance student I say, if you can't attend an actual dance studio class to learn this sensual form that is Argentine Tango- then get this DVD!

Reviewed on 2007-11-18 Easy to follow My daughter was in a sorority pageant and needed a brief routine. She and her dance partner followed this dvd very easily and the routine was great.

Reviewed on 2007-11-05 Tango Beginners Excellent for beginners. Clear voice description and different camera views make each step very easy to follow.

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