The Legacy. Chapter I. Roots of our Tango

If being a woman is about trust, intuition, the power of connection and the art of shaping the space; and if being a man is about freedom and holding the space, about the power of knowledge and understanding, then this collection is about being a man and a woman embracing each other in the space of a tango. It’s a collection that will induct tango into your body and soul through the stories of Carlos & Rosa Perez, men and women technique, and lessons on fundamentals.

 

Language: Spanish | Subtitles: English

Recommended study time for this collection is 7 weeks. 

The Origins and the Why of Dancing Tango

Sweet memories and a history class on the couple Jimenez - Bogado. This episode is also about tango in Buenos Aires 15 years ago and it's a rare opportunity to learn tango the old, traditional way from two of the oldest teachers in Buenos Aires - Carlos Perez & Rosa Forte, they who are called "maestros of the maestros" and who have guided a great number of World Tango Salon Champions. Simply a glimpse into the magic!

 

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18.28 min History

Tango Then and Now

Was it easier back then, than it is now? What about the relationship between women and men, and the status-quo in tango?
You’ll find fascinating stories about all these, right in this episode.

 

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15.21 min History

The Absence of Tango

A talk about the absence of something fundamental in the Argentinian culture.

 

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4.26 min History

The Dancers from Before

A beautiful comparison and a fascinating lesson about what “great” means; about tango and its fashions in dance, music, milongas and of course, in dancers.

 

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17.23 min History

From Sunderland to the World Championship

How do you build a relationship with your students – world champions to be? Is there something in particular that you do as a teacher? Where does your teaching influence start and where does their freedom of learning and expression begin?

 

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29.04 min History

Posture and Presence

We are constantly changing. If you pay more attention to your body you will experience less need for movement. Small movements can create dramatic changes.

 

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5.37 min Technique

The Walk

Every force that pulls us in the outside represents an answer to a force that pushes inside. A technique lesson on cause and effect.

 

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7.44 min Technique

Dissociation, Pivot, Ocho

A circular dance begins with the feeling of a circular body. Centered and aware: that's how we start the learning process. 

 

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14.10 min Technique

Giros

If you want to create a beautiful and practical chain you need to take care of two things: each link should be perfect by itself and each link should be perfectly connected to the previous and the next one. This lesson will show you how. 

 

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9.54 min Technique

Exercises for Axis, Dissociation and Pivot

Ines and Maria are practicing together. These are fundamental exercises for your dance. You can try this by yourself or with a partner, or friend.

 

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11.32 min Technique

Exercise for Axis in Circular and Lineal Moves, and in Fast Giros

Leading is a special experience, especially for a follower. These exercises will help you understand the subtlety of "la marca".

 

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7.09 min Technique

Circular and Lineal Moves, Fast Giros and Changes of Direction

This lesson is about the art of leading and following new directions; the art of making changes while keeping walking and staying in the flow.

 

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11.19 min Technique

Using Pauses in the Walk

This lesson offers great visualization exercises for preserving the feeling of being grounded, which is one of the most important things a tango dancer should achieve. Ines will also talk about grace and balance while making Adornos.

 

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8.41 min Technique

The Circularity of Movement in between Steps

Men talk, men practice. From teacher to student; from man to man; from leader to leader. Technical tips and beautiful insights.

 

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22.36 min Technique

Our Embrace and its Why

Shoulders, hands, elbows, heads. All the details and answers to all the whys. You’ll find in this lesson technical focus on the depth of a unique dance philosophy.

 

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18.11 min Embrace

The Embrace. Review with Music

Review elements you have been taught in this collection, integrated in a beautiful dance.

 

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2.14 min Embrace