Gustavo Naveira y Giselle Anne

[bordertangoman]

more or less contact

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[dchester]

Has anyone taken classes from them, and if so, what did hey think about them? They are scheduled to be nearby in a couple months and, I had been considering taking some of their workshops (subjects yet to be announced).

[Subliminal]

Hehe! Did anyone watch the next part? It ends with a family boleo showdown. :-D

[rain_dog]

Has anyone taken classes from them, and if so, what did hey think about them?

I went to a workshop of theirs a couple of weeks ago. Considering the price, I was rather underwhelmed. Part of the problem was the size of the class - I would guess between 60 and 80 people - so there was very little opportunity for individual instruction. The format was of the demonstrate/replicate variety, i.e. they would demonstrate a figure, and then have the class do it. There was some exposition, but not a lot - more of a 'do it this way', 'not this way' variety.

I went to two classes - the first was on walking, and more or less confirmed what I've been taught about the tango walk (but without the theory or background details behind it). The second class was on boleos (more specifically counter-boleos) and was a bit beyond my ability. While the second class was definitely on the nuevo side of things, the first was very traditional material.

Was it worth it? Well, I'm lucky in that I have a very good local teacher who gives classes 4 times a week for a very reasonable price, so I feel I have a much more cost-effective alternative for my tango development. That said, I do admire their tango skills and enjoyed the classes for what they were, so it wasn't a complete waste of time. I guess whether they're worth it to you will depend on what other tango instruction you have available.

[pkh.tango]

i think their classes are better suited to more experienced dancers, not so much for technique but to hear naveira (a godfather of 'nuevo' tango) explain structural principles underlying tango movements, especially if you haven't heard his take before.

[dchester]

FWIW, I ended up not taking their classes, but it had more to do with my schedule at that time.