The Tango Fundamentals - Volume 1: Basic Elements

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Summary: Better than VHS
Review: This is a DVD version of the same excellent volume 1 of the Tango Fundamentals by Fabian Salas. The advantage here is the digital quality and the interactive menue which gives direct access to all ten lessons, plus the terrific exhibition dancing.

Rating:
Summary: Better than VHS
Review: This is a DVD version of the same excellent volume 1 of the Tango Fundamentals by Fabian Salas. The advantage here is the digital quality and the interactive menue which gives direct access to all ten lessons, plus the terrific exhibition dancing.

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Summary: Simply Refreshing
Review: This style of dancing is simply refreshing to watch. In today's world of copycats and showmanship, it is nice to see a very elegant and original dance, not to impress anybody, but to satisfy the senses. Instruction is simple and to the point. Lessons are clear and logical. This video builds a solid foundation prior to attempting to learn the next level of difficulty in the amazing world of Argentine Tango. Well done!

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Summary: A very useful tool
Review: This video is a very useful tool to use if you want to learn to dance argentine tango quickly and properly. The instruction starts with very simple lessons that teach basic rhythmic walking, tango embrace, and lead an follow concepts. I liked the close-up views that demonstrate how feet should move, in slow motion and also with music. Instruction is in English by Fabian Salas himself, which is great, since you are getting it from the master teacher, not through a translator or subtitles. The video ends with a demonstration dance that incorporates all the material learned in the ten lessons. A very elegant dance indeed. Of course, the two exhibitions at the start of the tape, taped in front of live audiences, are absolutely amazing, and show how much there is to the world of argentine tango. Five stars plus.

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Summary: 10 easy lessons of Argentine Tango
Review: This video is comprised of 10 lessons, which start at the very basic and progress at an easy pace. Different viewing angles and slow motion are very useful. Excellent quality images and sound. Especially impressive is the impeccable footwork of the teachers - Fabian Salas and Cecilia Gonzalez. The style of dancing being taught is very elegant, as authentic argentine tango is. The two exhibitions by Fabian and Cecilia are very impressive and a great bonus. Well done!

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Summary: Excellent beginning video in tango argentino
Review: This video, being the first in this series, is an excellent beginning video in tango argentino. Essentially, it consists of several fundamental ingredients, including the form and structure of the tango, variations in music and rhythm, lead and follow, and basic ideas on how authentic argentine tango is danced. The production quality is excellent, and the instructors are world-class. Highly recommend it for beginners!