Paperback: 136 pages
Publisher: Tango discovery; 2nd edition (April 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9505261292
ISBN-13: 978-9505261291
Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
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My boyfriend who is a computer programmer has been struggling with tango and refusing to dance with me. I bought him a copy of this book to try to encourage him. He read the section on ochos and said "Aha! It says here you can do it in parallel or cross systems" then all of a sudden he knew how it all works. I still prefer to learn kinestheticly by taking lessons, but for his analytical mind this approach worked like a charm.
Mauricio's handbook is both a great starter book for those looking to get into the tango scene, and a great refresher for those who have had some tango classes. It introduces the basic steps that you will need to know in order to get any further in this line of dance. The instructions are very easy to understand and the pictures are very helpful. If you would like to learn some of the moves (and feel comfortable doing them) before you take a class with a live instructor, this book is what you need.
I have finally found a book seriously written about this beautiful dance. I recommend it to anyone that really wants to improve.
GREAT ! I am a beginer dancer and I found this book to be very clear and to the point.Happy tangos everyone !
I've first bought the Tango Discovery Series Boleos, Vol. 1 and then this book, and it is a very nice method to really understand tango in depth.
I started to dance 3 years ago, and this book has been the most helpfull tool to my learning process. It is very well design, and the graphics are clear to understand.
Great! Tango, The Structure of the Dance, not only gives the advance dancer an excellent understanding of the basics of Tango, but also provides some beginner technical background. Mr. Castro's explanation and presentation of all styles of Tango, is very thorough and detailed.
I had 3 years of serious tango experience when I ordered this book. At first I was puzzled and didn't understand what mr. Castro was telling that I not allready knew. I thought the diagrams were funny and confusing. Then I saw mr. Castro teach and walk and vary on the 'basico' and walk and walk... and everything became clear to me. It gave me a complete new outlook on what I had learned and what I still want to learn. The book is not only a good help in learning the first steps, it is especially a good help to lift you up to a higher level, where variation and improvisation are more important than the movements. I understand a CD-Rom is in the making, I can't wait!
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