Tango for Teachers: The tango matrix (Argentine Tango - for Teachers and Pupils)

By Alexandru Eugen Cristea

The most advanced book on Argentine tango available on the market. This book presents, for the first time ever, the matrix of tango: a simple diagram with only six elements, that covers the internal structure of the dance from the point of view of the relationship between the Leader and the Follower. With a fresh view on tango concepts, vocabulary and teaching, this book is a must for every serious dancer of Argentine Tango.Preface page 7The cultural aspect page 8Basics page 13 Technique (embrace, walking, posture, the basic steps, sending and receiving impulse) Musicality(rhythm, simple time, half time, double time, milonga, vals, musical phrase, parts of the song, dancing coherence, melody, voice) Improvisation(motor improvisation, modifiers, musical improvisation, choreography) The party (codigos, cabeceo, mirada, ronda, tanda, navigation) The method (teaching, traps, the map of evolution)Concepts page 61 Directions Circularity Levels Momentum vs. Form The method - revisited Vocabulary page 81 Step patterns Elements(sacadas, barridas, paradas, boleos, ganchos, piernazzos, planeos) FiguresThe matrix page 103 Intermediate cell Advanced cell Basic cell The general matrixTeaching page 121 One thing at a time Class levels Explanations Feedback The connection Private lessons The teamConclusion page 133

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1522700420
• ISBN13: 9781522700425
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"