The Tango Fundamentals - Volume 2: Basic Caminadas

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Summary: Basic but Challenging
Review: The title of this videos is Basic Caminadas, but the steps and figures being taught here are quite challenging. Argentine Tango can be very complex, and this "basic" video gives a preview of things to come in future, more advanced volumes. The material presented requires the man to think ahead of his steps and maintain his lead throughout the dance. Without mastering the first volume of this series, "basic caminadas" may not be easy for some novice tango dancers, but it surely is fun to do. Can't wait for the next volume from Tango Dynamics and Fabian Salas.

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Summary: DVD version is great
Review: This DVD version of the previous VHS tape of Volume 2 is great. There is a chapter for each lesson, which allows easy and fast access to any part of the video. The quality of the video is excellent, and instruction is superb. Learning the "caminadas" is crucially important for anybody who wants to learn the authentic argentine tango.

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Summary: Nice and easy
Review: This is a nice and easy way to get into the world of tango. The instruction is very simple. The progression from lesson to lesson is easy and quick. The quality of production is quite high. The teachers are absolutely superb. Their footwork, movements, and rhythm are amazing to watch. I am not an advanced dancer, but I was able to learn the basic caminadas very fast by using this video.

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Summary: Sophisticated and challenging
Review: This video contains very sophisticated and challenging tango walking exercises that will boggle the mind of unprepared novice dancer. I really needed to go back to Volume 1 of this series to prepare myself to the mental challenges presented by the master - Fabian Salas. Yet, once I practiced early lessons enough times, the seemingly difficult patterns began to become easy, and progress was quick and satisfying. This video is for keeps. No other teacher even comes close. Can't wait for Volume 3.

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Summary: Great video for women
Review: This video is great for women. It has so many variations of the argentine walk, which of course a woman should know how to follow, that when a man is learning all these variations, it's a perfect exercise/practice for a woman. I especially like the various view angles and close-up of the footwork in this video, which demonstrate so well how properly to step in rhythm with the argentine tango music. Very effective instructional video.

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Summary: One of a kind video
Review: This video teaches the authentic Argentine tango caminadas - walking variations. The Argentine tango walk is (to me) the most important part or element of this dance. Fabian Salas is a master at teaching caminadas. His instruction is simple and effective. The exercises are superb and usable for all levels of tango dancers - from beginners to advanced. Fabian's rhythm and musicality are fantastic and his partner in this video - Cecilia Gonzalez is a great role-model for all aspiring female tango dancers. Highly recommend it!

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Summary: Best in class
Review: This volume 2 is even better than volume 1. It builds upon the concepts and structures learned in volume 1 and opens the door into the incredible world of Argentine tango improvisation. This instructional video is simply the best in its class. Highly challenging and very effective. Lots of fun too. I am almost ready for volume 3...