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Title: Quickstart to Tango by Jeff Allen ISBN: 0965442322 Publisher: Qqs Pubns Pub. Date: 01 April, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4
Rating: 5
Summary: Great book for beginners and all dancers!
Comment: Wow! Quickstart To Tango not only gives the beginner dancer an excellent understanding of the basics of Tango, but also provides some historical background of its origins and 'lore'. Mr. Allen's explanation and presentation of both the American and Argentine style of Tango, is very thorough and detailed. As a dancer of both styles of Tango (and International Standard as well), I was pleasantly surprised at Mr. Allen's ability to present the American and Argentine styles as separate and unique, yet also point out where the two styles are the same. I really enjoyed the practice exercises that are included; they are not only fun but very helpful in gaining a firm grasp of the basic movements. Also the 'common errors' and the solutions for them provides some excellent information for all dancers.. There is choreography included beyond the basics, which challenges the beginner and adds interest for those with some dance experience. Although this book is especially helpful to the beginner dancer, it contains some wonderful explanations of the proper dance technique in general. As a student of dance and competitor, I have found the information about technique in Quickstart To Tango to be very helpful in my lessons in all the dances! My instructor enjoyed this book as well and is even using some of Mr. Allen's physical analogies in his lessons and classes! Another big "plus" is the offer of online support to the reader. I decided to try it an e-mailed a question to the author - and he answered it the very next day! I am looking forward to book #3 of the Quickstart Series.
Rating: 5
Summary: A MUST READ - AND RE-READ!
Comment: I became interested in Tango about 4 years ago after a visit to South America.When I returned home I went to a dance studio to begin lessons and to learn more of this fascinating dance. Two years ago my teacher recommended I get a copy of Quickstart To Tango and read it. "Do not read it like a dimestore novel, and do not look for footprints on the floor to follow - this book is more than that" he told me. And he was right! I appreciate the fact that Mr. Allen does not treat his audience like a kindergarten class - he assumes his reader is intelligent. And also when that reader buys a book - that reader must read it. If you are looking for a 'coffee table book' or a syllabus with charted figures, amounts of turn, specific foot placements of each partner, etc. then buy that type of book - there are alot of them out there. Quickstart To Tango contains exceptional explanation of the technique used in this dance - both American and Argentine. In fact the technique contained here is applicable to any dance. And the figure descriptions are quite accurate - but again you must be willing to read them! It is,as the cover states, a wonderful complement to dance lessons and I have used mine as such.But this book is also very helpful to beginners who have never taken a dance lesson. Quickstart To Tango is like the books we used in school - it is meant to be looked at more than once and, as you progress and learn more, the parts you re-read take on more meaning. I enjoyed the interesting historical background on the Tango, and was very entertained by the interview with the great Carlos Gavito. What a pleasure to read an informative book that I can continue to refer to and learn from. It was also a pleasant surprise to find that Mr.Allen is accessible by email happy to discuss Tango, answer questions, or provide help with anything he has written. Bravo, Mr. Allen and thank you.
Rating: 5
Summary: An easy to read, informative, and entertaining 'How To' book
Comment: "Quickstart To Tango" is an easy to read, informative, and entertaining 'How To' book for any Tango aficionado. Jeff Allen gives an excellent, and easy to understand presentation of the basic fundamentals required to dance both the Argentine and American style Tango. This book provides the beginner dancer with a clear understanding of the proper technique needed to successfully execute this fun, sexy, and eccentric dance! The basics of the Tango, "the Walks", are described in wonderful detail and have suggested practice exercises that are both useful and enjoyable! For those who are more adventurous or more 'educated' in dance, Mr. Allen provides additional choreography with very detailed descriptions. What I found particularly helpful is that throughout the step descriptions Mr. Allen clearly points out 'common errors' that occur and gives the remedy for each. This book has a lot to offer to dancers of all skill levels and contains excellent information regarding dance technique in general. The reader will return to this wonderful resource over and over again, I highly recommend you pick up a copy and 'Tango On'!
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Title: Quickstart to Social Dancing by Jeff Allen ISBN: 0965442314 Publisher: Qqs Pubns Pub. Date: 01 January, 1998 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Quickstart to Swing : An Easy - to - Follow Guide for Swing Dancing - Beginner through Expert by Jeff Allen ISBN: 0965442330 Publisher: Qqs Pubns Pub. Date: 01 May, 2000 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Ballroom Dancing by Jeff Allen ISBN: 0028643453 Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 08 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Tango: The Structure of the Dance by Castro Mauricio, Truco Daniel, Mauricio Castro ISBN: 9505261292 Publisher: Tango Discovery Pub. Date: 01 March, 2000 List Price(USD): $24.90 |
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Title: Tango : The Structure of the Dance level 1/ Multimedia Extended Version by Mauricio Castro ISBN: 9874328118 Publisher: Tango Discovery Pub. Date: 01 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $39.90 |
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