Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo Merlo are two of the most dynamic and exciting Argentine tango dancers of the young generation. Guillermo was a long term member of the Forever Tango Company. He and Fernanda recently appeared in Pablo Zeigler's Tango Magic on PBS. They also taught and performed at CITA 2000 in Buenos Aires.
These are all very special videos, Fernanda and Guillermo are incredibly generous and engaging teachers. The three volumes in the 'Art Of Tango Series' give a thrilling and invaluable insight into what makes great tango performance. They will make you laugh, cry and leave you longing for more! (BttTV 2000- each volume is 60 mins.) Translation by Brooke Burdett and Sharna Fabiano.
These videos were filmed with music from the orchestra Color Tango.
BUY: Salon Tango Technique
Covering all the basics of great tango technique, including, posture, walking. sharing an axis, the embrace, the pause, ochos, lead/follow and communication with your partner. Includes lovely studio performances.
BUY: Follower's Technique
Fernanda is an exquisite dancer. Here is a careful exploration of her technique for developing secure posture, creating beautiful adornments, and having such delicacy of style.
BUY: Intermediate/Advanced Tango Figures
Packed with a collection of beautiful and challenging figures. Includes elements like boleos, sacadas, lapiz, pataditas, and a section on adornment.
The Art of Tango Performance Series:
BUY: Vol 1- An Encounter with the Stage
This video is essential for anyone wanting to perform tango. It deals in detail with the dynamics of using space, projecting attitude and personality, building a story using music, how to approach the variation in the music, entrances, exits, and finales.
BUY: Vol 2 - The Dialogue in Our Dance - Storytelling for the Stage
Both hugely entertaining and insightful, Fernanda and Guillermo show how to use your imagination, the music, and the elements introduced in Vol 1, to create a complete choreography that is narrative driven. All as they analyse one of their most fascinating choreographies for you.
BUY: Vol 3 - Feeling and Emotion in Tango Performance
This is a skillful and delightful exploration of ways in which you can access your feelings and memories to help you portray an emotion or character, both in choreography and improvisation. Filled with interesting exercises and techniques!
