Authentic Traditional Tango Method

By Emilia Andrada

Concept

The traditional Argentine tango is a dance that represents more than just a series of steps. It is a learning process based on technical development, consistency in practice and respect for its basic cultural fundamentals.

In today's environment, the term 'traditional' has become a malleable concept, influenced by diverse interpretations, which can compromise the authenticity of the dance. This project aims to restore the essence and roots of traditional tango, safeguarding its fundamental principles and ensuring that students grasp its evolution and implementation into the "pista" as a social dance.

Participants will develop skills that will enable them to integrate with confidence and precision into the context of the dance floor. The classes have been meticulously structured with clearly defined starting and ending points, enabling dancers to develop precise body control in coordination with the musical dynamics that are characteristic of this genre.

Authentic Traditional Tango Method is designed to nurture not only physical movements but also emotional connection, musical understanding and the social etiquette, which are integral components of the authentic learning of tango.

Pedagogical method

Critical learning methodology based on: Observation, analysis and execution.

Develop an understanding of the structural steps of the tango by reviewing the movement through observation and repetition. Practise through trial-up & error to identify mistakes and draw conclusions. Enhancing the quality of the movement and the physical-sensory perception of its execution.

Explanation of steps in its technical, musical and spatial dimensions. Training and improvement of navigation. Details of the development of fine motor skills in small movements. Questions and answers. Personal Feedback. Practice and refinement.