George Garcia and Christy Coté have an incredibly comprehensive and articulate approach to
analyzing the mechanics of Tango. Christy takes you step by step through all the technical points of each
of the important elements of Argentine Tango. This DVD covers both open and close embrace
styles representing today's Tanguera and the dance of today's Milongas. Highly recommended
as a tool for leaders to improve their understanding of the dance from a new perspective.
The instruction is completely in English and is professionally produced in an organized
one-on-one format like a private lesson making this DVD clear and easy to comprehend.
These are in our opinion the best DVDs if you want to truly learn and understand
the Argentine Tango technique.
George Garcia and Christy Cote are both DVIDA National Examiners
in Argentine Tango. They have been instructors, performers and choreographers for more than 25 years.
Christy Cote is also the Creator and Director of the Academia de Tango Argentino at San Francisco.
- Introduction
- The foundation of the Dance: Walks, Cruzada, Forward Cross steps, Ochos, Back Cross steps, Molinete
Boleo
- Secrets of improvisation and the 6 Elements
- Exercises for improvising Forward Ochos and Back Ochos
- Walking exercises in Normal system and Cross system
- Leader's Complimentary Footwork: Walks, Cruzada, Forward Cross steps, Ochos, Back Cross steps, Molinete
Boleo
- The Next level: Paradas, Blocks and Pasadas, The Sandwich, Barridas, Ganchos, Enganche, Leader's Sacadas,
Follower's Sacadas, Planeos, Calecita and Carpa, Change of Direction in Turns, Volcadas, Colgadas
- Closing Thoughts
Running time: 1hr 53 min.
Argentine Tango: The Art of Improvisation - Price £29.95 - Ref: DV-DATCC117
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