As your study of the tango deepens, you will become aware of distinctly different styles of social dance in Argentina. In our basic videos, we introduce you to tango vocabulary in open dance position, where it is more accessible. This section helps you apply the fundamentals to the close position, most commonly danced on the crowded dance floors of Buenos Aires.
BUY: "Milonguero" Style (more basic, Daniel and Brooke, V700 Series)
This video explores the social dance in a close embrace. It begins with changes in technique for moving and embracing one's partner. Basic walking and turning steps are introduced, and then a multitude of possible variations in building step and figure vocabulary. Concludes with a dance demonstration.
BUY:"Milonguero" Style (more advanced, Daniel and Rebecca, V100 Series)
This video explores the salon tango as it is danced in a close embrace. It covers changes in frame, in the technique for the legs, and in the step structure. It covers the basic steps (salidas), ochos, right and left turns, and back corridas. The demo dances also include additional footage from Daniel and Rebecca's 1995 performance in Amsterdam. (80 mins.) Produced and edited by Daniel.
BUY:The Milonga Traspie in the Close Embrace (Daniel and Rebecca, V100 Series)
Daniel shares the milonga as it is danced in close embrace, using traditional single time vocabulary and the traspie, or double time step, used by the milongueros. The material covered includes basic walking and turning steps in single time and more complicated variations in double time. The resulting smooth and pleasant amalgamation of steps allows you to improvise socially in a fun, musical way. Rebecca assists throughout. Produced and edited by Daniel. (60 mins.)
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