Lidia Ferrari & Tango Argentino

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN HOW TO DANCE TANGO? By Lidia Ferrari

2012-01-05T15:45:00.001-08:00

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN HOW TO DANCE TANGO?

By Lidia Ferrari

Based on the results my students have achieved I have been able to observe which

are the most productive ways to learn tango, both in the quality of learning and in the time

it takes. A subject as flexible and non-academic as dancing tango admits many possible

ways of learning and teaching. We should never lose the unique experience of transmission

from teacher to student.

Consistency with a Teacher

First, the variable of consistency is precious, even when it is not necessary.

Consistency with a teacher over time allows the teaching to be more fruitful, since one

methodically acquires the tools with growing complexity (if the teacher’s didactic style is

like this).

Since each teacher has their own method, personality, way of teaching, and their

own desire to transmit things, staying with one teacher avoids the chaotic confusion of

learning from several at once.

Of course, this requires that you find the appropriate teacher. Perhaps beforehand

you should search. Since students and teachers are different, there are certain didactic

methods that work better for certain students. Some students may prefer more

authoritative teachers, and some may need a teacher who observes and corrects their

mistakes, but there are also students who do not like to be corrected because this wounds

their pride. Once one has found a teacher, whether through references, trial and error, or

through good luck, it is advisable to stick with them for a while.

Consistency Over Time

Consistency over times allows the student to constantly and gradually improve.

This can take weeks or months. But a certain consistency is necessary for a gradual,

progressive evolution. Once one has acquired a certain level of dance, one can try other

teachers and experiences.

Suggestions for Learning Tango at Different Levels

Beginner:

Beginners need the most help from a teacher, since acquiring a good foundation is

the best way to begin dancing tango well. At first everything is important, since we have to

understand the structure of the dance, acquire good posture, work on the embrace, and

begin to learn this physical language (like a foreign language), so that we can begin to

communicate with our partner and make a connection with the music. This is the most

difficult moment, where we mostly clearly need concentration and hard work, since we do

not yet possess the necessary tools to allow the dance to carry us away.

Another reason we need a teacher’s guidance is because when we practice without

help, we run the risk of repeating mistakes, which are difficult to correct once they become

habits. This is the moment where the guidance of a good teacher is most important.

(fragment of book: Lead & Follow: Tips & Secrets for Dancing TANGO by Lidia Ferrari)

Lidiaferrari7@gmail.com

www.buenosairestango.com

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New Book by Lidia Ferrari - Tips&Secrets for Dancing Tango. Lead&Follow

2011-11-19T02:18:00.000-08:00

Description

This book clearly and closely examines six indispensable techniques for dancing tango: posture, embrace, connection between partners, leading and following, improvisation, and musicality—those key things that differentiate tango from other dances. There are useful tips for dancers of any level, from absolute beginners to seasoned veterans. The text deeply explores contemporary tango at the basic level: as a dance where two embraced bodies improvise with their feet to the beat of the music. Here all the complexity and intimacy of the dance will be demystified, with suggestions on how to learn and advice for the leader and follower. We also discover how the therapeutic benefits of tango can contribute to personal well-being, and read about the history of the dance.

A product of Lidia Ferrari's two decades of experience teaching tango, this book will show you how "to begin and continue with the best available resources to advance into the delicious terrain of the dance of tango, which will never let you down."

Every dancer will find elements in this book that will deepen their understanding of tango and the culture that created and continues to sustain it—keys that cannot be seen in videos and that many teachers do not know or do not confess.

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INTENSIVE TANGO LESSONS LIKE IN BUENOS AIRES

2011-10-07T18:41:00.000-07:00

INTENSIVE TANGO COURSE / PRIVATE LESSONS EVERY DAY with the Argentine Teacher Lidia Ferrari
No need to travel a long way to Buenos Aires to learn the authentic Argentine Tango, now you can do it here, close to Venice.

I have danced, written and taught Tango for more than 20 years in Buenos Aires, where I was born.

Two years ago, love made me move to Italy, and with me has come my passion for teaching and practising Tango.

You can learn tango or improve it in my Treviso's studio, 30 minutes off Venice, Italy with the INTENSIVE COURSE. The courses are tailored to the needs of tango-learners of any level - beginners, intermediate, and advanced.

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Nuevo Libro de Tango/New Tango Book - Lidia Ferrari - TANGO. ARTE Y MISTERIO DE UN BAILE

2011-10-04T04:53:00.000-07:00

Nuevo libro de Tango de Lidia Ferrari / New Tango Book by Lidia Ferrari

TANGO. ARTE Y MISTERIO DE UN BAILE

Más información sobre el libro: http://www.tangoarteymisterio.blogspot.com/

I am glad to tell you that my book about tango has just come out: Tango, arte y misterio de un baile, published by Corregidor. http://www.tangoarteymisterio.blogspot.com/

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WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN HOW TO DANCE TANGO? By Lidia Ferrari

2011-05-03T08:43:00.001-07:00