Has anybody read/used this book/DVD combo.
I have seen two reviews that partly conflict.
Both agree that the part of the book on the history of Tango music and Tango culture is well written and informative.
However they are in conflict on the instruction side, as follows:
1. I found the approach to the structure and mechanics of the dance an immensely valuable addition to my current understanding,which has helped clear up a few unnecessarily grey fuzzy areas for me in a wonderfully clear and simple way . For me it was worth getting just for the section on the 8 count "giro con sacadas".A great practice sequence leading to probably the most useful turn on a crowded floor.I wish Id come across this way of presenting this style of turn a long time ago!
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2. This book does not teach many moves and may be at odds with standard tango classes. The emphasis is on inside and outside crosses openings. Everything that is called a move or position in most beginners classes, is here a type of cross or opening. The result is hard to reconcile with standard teaching methods and would probably lead to confusion or conflict. One obvious example is side steps do not exist in this method.(Apparently they are an optical illusion). The summary gives an impression this is a book for beginners. I would really disagree.
Your feedback would be appreciated.
I have seen two reviews that partly conflict.
Both agree that the part of the book on the history of Tango music and Tango culture is well written and informative.
However they are in conflict on the instruction side, as follows:
1. I found the approach to the structure and mechanics of the dance an immensely valuable addition to my current understanding,which has helped clear up a few unnecessarily grey fuzzy areas for me in a wonderfully clear and simple way . For me it was worth getting just for the section on the 8 count "giro con sacadas".A great practice sequence leading to probably the most useful turn on a crowded floor.I wish Id come across this way of presenting this style of turn a long time ago!
verses
2. This book does not teach many moves and may be at odds with standard tango classes. The emphasis is on inside and outside crosses openings. Everything that is called a move or position in most beginners classes, is here a type of cross or opening. The result is hard to reconcile with standard teaching methods and would probably lead to confusion or conflict. One obvious example is side steps do not exist in this method.(Apparently they are an optical illusion). The summary gives an impression this is a book for beginners. I would really disagree.
Your feedback would be appreciated.
