Introduction To The Tango Music - Seminar By Gustavo Rios

Dear Tango Friends, Introduction to Tango Music is coming to Albany! Tango is not only a Romantic Dance, or the soundtrack of a movie, or a hobby. Tango is fundamentally "Music." An amazing mix of rhythms, themes, feelings, poetry, passions and melodies. Tango Music was created to be danced. I would like to invite you to this Tango Seminar Introduction to Tango Two lectures I The Origin and Historical Evolution of Tango Roots - Sociocultural Environment - "The Compadrito" - Tango meets Europe - Tango and High Class Society - Tango as a Cultural Identity - The Golden Age - The "Orchestra Tipica" La Gran Fiesta - The Changes in Tango Music II Musical Structure Tango - Vals - Milonga Elements of the Music - Development of The Rhythm The Beat - The "Marcato" - The "Tempo" Syncopation - 3 3 2 - Melody - Phrasing Elements: Tutti, Solo, Soli, Bells, Variations Each lecture is approximately 45 minutes and includes images, video clips projected on a big screen, and both old and new recorded music that helps us to understand Tango. The more we know and understand Tango, the more we will Love this amazing music. Understanding the music is the best way to became an exquisite dancer. We will have an interval of 15 minutes between lectures with beverages and snacks. Practica After the Lectures we will open the dance floor to practice. Gustavo will be playing three blocks of Music: Tangos of the Old School - The Golden Age - The Nuevo Tango Don't miss this unique opportunity! If you are a Tango Dancer, this event will help improve your dance. It is a perfect start for curious people and music lovers. Saturday, March 24 Lecture I: 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm Lecture II: 5:00 pm, to 5:45 pm Practica: 6:00 pm to 9 pm Cost: Early bird rate $30 if you register and pay by PayPal by February 28, 2018. Normal rate will be $40 after 2/28 or at the door. Full-time students $30. More Info below.