Argentine Tango - Tango Milonguero / Marie Claude Martin

The return to popularity of the Argentine Tango also represents a return to the roots of the dance, since it began in Argentina at the end of the nineteenth century. Several different types of music had an influence on it, but the main influence was Milonga which drew its inspiration from African rhythms. This is why it is called the ‘Tango Milonguero’. More and more people are now dancing Argentine Tango and they prefer it to the rather more serious dance enjoyed by our grandparents’ generation.

This program has been devised by the qualified dance teacher, Marie Claude Martin, who specializes in Argentine and Milonga tangos. It enables both gentleman and lady to master the basic steps of the tango steps, as well as the most popular variations of this dance.

Each new step or variation is described in great detail, in terms of both the movements and the rhythm. The different steps are all shown initially in slow motion. This is followed by the same sequence without music, and the couple finally demonstrate the sequence in time to the music. As the steps are carried out the camera particularly highlights the steps of the gentleman and those of his partner.

 Lady S. just back from Buenos Aires
This is an excellent DVD for beginners , very clear instructions , very
thorough.
I learned a whole routine just from watching this DVD , much better than two
classes that I took !
It also teaches graceful carriage and posture , and elegant fluid lines.
May 1, 2008

 Argentine Tango: The Tango Milonguero
This instructional dance dvd is an excellent resource for learning the basics of Argentine style Tango. The lady: a Brit by the name of Marie Claude Martin knows her stuff. She shows you how to perform the five basic dance sequences in a very clearly understandable video from different angles and delineating separately the male and female's movements as well as a couple. As a ballroom dance student I say, if you can't attend an actual dance studio class to learn this sensual form that is Argentine Tango- then get this DVD! February 9, 2008

 Easy to follow
My daughter was in a sorority pageant and needed a brief routine. She and her dance partner followed this dvd very easily and the routine was great. November 18, 2007

 Tango Beginners
Excellent for beginners. Clear voice description and different camera views make each step very easy to follow. November 5, 2007

 This DVD gets the steps right
Regardless if you're an experienced Argentine tango dancer or just looking to get started on this most exciting dance, then this DVD is for you. I've tried some tapes in the past which mostly concentrate on the "leaders" part but hardly anything is included for the partner. Not so with Marie Claude Martin's presentation. Both positions and foot work are clearly defined from multiple camera angles, giving the viewer an almost "classroom" experience. If you come across a step which bears a repeat or two, just set your player's A-B to the section you wish and practice till it flows normally.

If you are in need of some excellent music, check out the latest CD from the Gotan Project. They are to Argentine tango what Luis Miguel is to the Bolero. Enjoy :) September 8, 2007

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