Product Description

Learn to dance authentic Argentine Tango in 10 easy lessons with Fabián Salas - Argentine Tango dancer, teacher, and choreographer from Buenos Aires, with over 15 years of professional experience. Fabián has successfully taught Tango to thousands of students in Argentina, Brazil, USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Italy, Spain, France, Norway, and other countries. He has tutored numerous dance couples towards success both on stage and competitions. Fabián has judged professional tango competitions both in Argentina and the USA. Tango lovers around the world acclaim him as a Master Teacher and performer extraordinaire.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #45104 in DVD
• Released on: 2003-03-30
• Formats: Color, NTSC
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 57 minutes

From the Actor
This course is highly recommended for beginners and ballroom dancers taking up authentic Argentine Tango, as well as for experienced tango dancers as a refresher course in fundamentals. Volume 3 concentrates on "giros" (turns) - one of the fundamental structures of Argentine Tango. The 10 lessons will help you to learn the proper technique of the giros, as well as a few sequences and tips. The followers will benefit from Cecilia's clear approach and excellent footwork, while men will understand the importance of the giros and how to lead them properly.

About the Actor
Fabián Salas - multitalented tango teacher, dancer, and choreographer. Fabián was a member of the original cast (1994-1995) of the award-winning (Best Musical) argentine tango show "Gotán", and also performed in the stage show "El Patio de la Morocha" (1993-1994) at the "Teatro Municipal General San Martin" in Buenos Aires. In 1997 he became one of the three principal dancers in the award-winning movie - "The Tango Lesson". Fabián Salas is the principal organizer of the annual Congreso Internacional de Tango Argentino (CITA), which takes place in Buenos Aires every March and brings together tango lovers from all over the world. Tireless researcher and maestro, remarkable dancer and connoisseur of the secrets of tango - Fabián Salas has brought light to old beliefs and opened new ways in the conception of the dance, creating an unmistakable style of dancing the Tango. He is acclaimed around the world as one of the most representative artists of Argentine Tango.

Fabián has now created a series of instructional videos that teach authentic Argentine Tango in 10 easy lessons. The lessons are clear, playful, and easy to follow. Tango reduces stress and allows for an escape from the pressures of everyday life. Tango brings energy and fulfillment, and you will enjoy the process of learning as well. Tango is an intimate dance - it eliminates the distance between a man and a woman. Tango can be fast and slow, simple and complex, sensual, passionate, dramatic, joyful, and much, much more. Tango is for all ages - it is never too late or too early to learn the greatest dance of all time.

Customer Reviews

Great foundation
This video builds a great foundation for learning more advanced steps and figures in Argentine tango. Turns (a.k.a. giros) are so fundamental and so argentine that without mastering them there is little hope that one can become an advanced tanguero. The instruction in this video starts with very simple concepts and exercises, and then builds up to more advanced and complex patterns, yet staying easy and fun to do. Great teachers, excellent production quality, highly recommend it for all aspiring tango dancers.

This is it
Giros is what separates true argentine dancers from pretenders. Pretenders are the ones who can make ochos and ganchos, etc., but can't really execute turns (giros). This video makes learning the traditionally challenging giros easy. The exercises are excellent and progression is quick. If you learn to do giros (and you will using this video), you can be satisfied in knowing that you are dancing the authentic Tango Argentino.

Turning bliss
Argentine tango giros or turns can be done in a circle or in a line, and are an amazing sight when done properly and with speed. In this video, the art and science of giros is made simple and easy to learn for both women and men. The close-up scenes concentrate on proper technique and footwork, while teacher's commentary explains various rhythmic variations. Once you master them, the argentine turns can be a blissful experience. All that's needed is some practice and guidance, which this video definitely provides.