The Legacy. Chapter I. Roots of our Tango
If being a woman is about trust, intuition, the power of connection and the art of shaping the space; and if being a man is about freedom and holding the space, about the power of knowledge and understanding, then this collection is about being a man and a woman embracing each other in the space of a tango. It’s a collection that will induct tango into your body and soul through the stories of Carlos & Rosa Perez, men and women technique, and lessons on fundamentals.
Language: Spanish | Subtitles: English
Recommended study time for this collection is 7 weeks.
The Origins and the Why of Dancing Tango
Sweet memories and a history class on the couple Jimenez - Bogado. This episode is also about tango in Buenos Aires 15 years ago and it's a rare opportunity to learn tango the old, traditional way from two of the oldest teachers in Buenos Aires - Carlos Perez & Rosa Forte, they who are called "maestros of the maestros" and who have guided a great number of World Tango Salon Champions. Simply a glimpse into the magic!
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Tango Then and Now
Was it easier back then, than it is now? What about the relationship between women and men, and the status-quo in tango?
You’ll find fascinating stories about all these, right in this episode.
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The Absence of Tango
A talk about the absence of something fundamental in the Argentinian culture.
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The Dancers from Before
A beautiful comparison and a fascinating lesson about what “great” means; about tango and its fashions in dance, music, milongas and of course, in dancers.
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From Sunderland to the World Championship
How do you build a relationship with your students – world champions to be? Is there something in particular that you do as a teacher? Where does your teaching influence start and where does their freedom of learning and expression begin?
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Posture and Presence
We are constantly changing. If you pay more attention to your body you will experience less need for movement. Small movements can create dramatic changes.
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The Walk
Every force that pulls us in the outside represents an answer to a force that pushes inside. A technique lesson on cause and effect.
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Dissociation, Pivot, Ocho
A circular dance begins with the feeling of a circular body. Centered and aware: that's how we start the learning process.
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Giros
If you want to create a beautiful and practical chain you need to take care of two things: each link should be perfect by itself and each link should be perfectly connected to the previous and the next one. This lesson will show you how.
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Exercises for Axis, Dissociation and Pivot
Ines and Maria are practicing together. These are fundamental exercises for your dance. You can try this by yourself or with a partner, or friend.
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Exercise for Axis in Circular and Lineal Moves, and in Fast Giros
Leading is a special experience, especially for a follower. These exercises will help you understand the subtlety of "la marca".
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Circular and Lineal Moves, Fast Giros and Changes of Direction
This lesson is about the art of leading and following new directions; the art of making changes while keeping walking and staying in the flow.
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Using Pauses in the Walk
This lesson offers great visualization exercises for preserving the feeling of being grounded, which is one of the most important things a tango dancer should achieve. Ines will also talk about grace and balance while making Adornos.
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The Circularity of Movement in between Steps
Men talk, men practice. From teacher to student; from man to man; from leader to leader. Technical tips and beautiful insights.
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Our Embrace and its Why
Shoulders, hands, elbows, heads. All the details and answers to all the whys. You’ll find in this lesson technical focus on the depth of a unique dance philosophy.
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The Embrace. Review with Music
Review elements you have been taught in this collection, integrated in a beautiful dance.
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Walking in Line
The interaction between two generations of dancers developing right in front of us. There will be talks about linear walk, about the technical details, the errors, the teacher-student relationship and more.
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Walking in Cross System
This lesson is about getting rid of uncomfortable and unaesthetic movements while walking in cross system. Just a small tip: you should always keep the same intention, and change other things. Find out which ones!
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Outside Walk
The freedom of movement is directly related to the length of the steps. Enjoy the simplicity and tranquility of this structure.
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The Walk. Review with Music
Review elements you have been taught in this collection, integrated in a beautiful dance.
This is a gift lesson when buying this collection of lessons.