The Tango Fundamentals - Volume 3: Basic Giros

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Summary: Turning bliss
Review: 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.

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Summary: This is it
Review: 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.

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Summary: Great for both men and women
Review: The instruction and exercises in this video are great for both men and women. The technique shown is simple enough to understand and master, and practice will make it perfect. Highly recommend it to all tango dancers.

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Summary: Nicely done
Review: The instructor delivers on his promise. The steps are easy to learn and the instruction is easy to follow. The progression is quick and, once again, easy. Image quality is excellent and various camera angles are very helpful. Overall, a must have volume for beginners or even teachers (why not copy something that works so well?). Nicely done.

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Summary: Intricate yet simple
Review: The intricate world of argentine tango giros is made simple in this fantastic instructional video. Usually, giros are difficult to master, but if you follow this video, lesson by lesson, it's simple. Why don't all tango instructors teach this way? The exercises shown by the teachers here are very effective and extremely useful for both men and women. This video builds a great foundation for more advanced argentine tango moves and patterns. Highly recommend it for all tango lovers.

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Summary: Great foundation
Review: 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.