Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10880 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-12-03
• Rating: Exempt
• Format: PAL
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 75 minutes

Synopsis
Bianca Vrcan presents this informative guide to learning Argentine Tango.

Customer Reviews

Disappointing
I expected more from this after reading the 2 other reviews. It didn't show me any of the basic steps I am learning at a class - just a lot of walking! I particularly needed help with the crossover in the ocho which was mentioned - but not taught!!

Fantastic Production, Excellent Instruction
A five star rating for a product is common and much over-used. This is a pity, as sometimes your come across a rare treat that genuinely does deserve special merit and attention. I have such a feeling about "Learn To Dance - Argentine Tango".

I bought the DVD speculatively, without having read any reviews in advance. Soon after I started watching, it became apparent that this was an infinitely superior offering, compared to other tango videos I have seen previously.

The title distinguishes itself in two very import respects:

1) The production values are excellent. Other videos I've watched have been rather poor quality, sometimes quite dated and shot on low-grade equipment in a rather amateurish fashion. I was highly impressed with the production on this title though. The sound and lighting are very good and the picture very sharp. Also, the use of multiple cameras that track the dancers is a big plus, compared to a single, static camera position. When you're trying to concentrate closely on new instruction in a physical activity, it helps enormously to have such picture and sound quality.

The activities take place in a quirky industrial setting, rather than a traditional studio. This certainly adds to the aesthetic appeal of a work that has an attractive, modern and stylish sensibility.

2) The quality of the instruction really is first rate. It is obvious from the start that you're in the very capable hands of a teacher who really knows their subject. Someone who has such a confident command of its depth and nuance that they can synthesize key learning points in a way that's fresh, vivid and which makes the complex seem simple - or at least not intimidating - for the learner. In this DVD Bianca Vrcan suggests herself to be not only a very accomplished dancer but also a great teacher.

It is also worth mentioning in passing that Bianca gives the instruction in faultless English. For the English speaker, this again compares favourably with other titles, which sometimes have quite dodgy English dubbing over the top of an original Spanish soundtrack.

For a beginner or near beginner, the pace of instruction is just right - you're neither overload with information nor talked down to. The sense of progression holds your interest and the sections are structured in such a way that they bear repeated viewing. I also really appreciated with the way in which a particular technique was demonstrated and then variations upon it were subsequently presented. Seeing the variations is helpful in understanding application of the given technique.

Obviously no DVD could be a substitute for actually getting out there and dancing for oneself. However, if you're contemplating taking up tango, "Learn To Dance - Argentine Tango" will give you an excellent first insight as what to expect and at to why the experience is so addictive. Also if, like me, you've recently taken your first tentative steps, this is likely to be an invaluable resource to refer to before and after you go to classes and practices.

Anyone who does buy this title will likely find themselves looking forward expectantly to the release of other offerings in the series. As you make further progress in tango, additional discs from Bianca Vrcan would likely be a perfect accompaniment.

THE REAL DEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This has to be one of the most informative Argentine Tango DVDs I've ever watched. Bianca really breaks down those difficult moves into easy bite size pieces for you to digest! Extremely slick DVD with a wealth of knowledge. The extra bonus menus are frantastic and answer alot of those questions that are always posed when learning Argentine Tango. This is the real deal!!!! Genuine Argentine Tango taught at it's best. Well done Bianca! Can't wait until the next one! Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!