A Passion for Tango: A Thoughtful, Provocative and Useful Guide to That Universal Body Langauge, Argentine Tango
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (938 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0954708318 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Ginkgo said Uncle David's long letter tells half of the tango story.. David Turner is a self-described UK tango addict of many years. He writes that he has had his share of bad teachers, good teachers, a trip to Buenos Aires, frustrations, leading, following,successes, teaching, etc. etc. In his own words, he pictures his role in this book as a "useful older brother, a couple of years up the school ladder. You know, someone who is approachable for help but not so far advanced that he can't remember how it felt to struggle?" Before reading this quote, I had referred to him as "Uncle David," and. Deborah Green said If you're serious about learning tango this is the book. If you're serious about learning tango this is the book to get. It breaks down every step in a way that dance instructors frequently can't or don't. Absolutely get this book!. Excellent book for your tango journey This is a sophisticated take on the basics (and some not-so basic topics) written from the author's wealth of experience. In has a huge amount of insight on the mechanics and lead-follow, and some of deeper topics of connection. I regard this as the best tango book I have found to date, and I frequently go back to it.
This book is quite different from so many other books about tango. You can dip into it as you want, but because of the light and amusing way it is writen, you might want to read it all the way through. He has lots of great exercises for improving connection between partners and helpful tips about ochos, giros, ganchos etc. This book really helps you understand what it is about tango that makes it so appealing to dancers and so addictive. David writes, not from the perspective of a teacher, although he is one, but from the viewpoint of a learner so, every now and then, you get a sort of "Aaaah!" moment when something you felt yourself comes up.. It's the perfect companion book for anyone who wants to follow up a class. Not only does David Turner tell you about the history of it but also the background of logic that allows you to understand why certain movements work