Course Summary
Learn the passionate dance of Tango and improve your confidence and communication skills while exploring the culture and history behind it.Key Learning Points
- Discover the unique rhythm and movements of Tango
- Improve your balance, coordination, and posture
- Enhance your communication and social skills through partner dancing
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Professional Dancer
- USA: $42,000
- India: ₹7,40,000
- Spain: €22,000
- Dance Instructor
- USA: $42,000
- India: ₹4,00,000
- Spain: €18,000
- Event Planner/Coordinator
- USA: $48,000
- India: ₹3,60,000
- Spain: €20,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Master the fundamentals of Tango dance
- Improve your physical and emotional well-being through dance
- Cultivate a deep appreciation for the culture and history of Tango
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior dance experience needed
- Comfortable clothing and shoes with a smooth sole recommended
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures and demonstrations
- Peer feedback and discussion forums
Similar Courses
- Salsa Dancing for Beginners
- Ballroom Dancing
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Gustavo Naveira
- Mora Godoy
Related Books
Description
How well do you think you know tango? This two-week mini-course is designed for music lovers, musicians, and dancers who are interested in learning more about the Argentine Tango. It will explore the many dimensions of the Argentine Tango music, including its origins, popularization during the Golden Age, dissemination abroad, evolution into an artistic music-dance form, and adoption by Argentine and international art-music composers to date. The goal is to provide learners with an authentic and holistic tango experience by intersecting scholarly studies of the history, theory, and culture of tango with knowledge of instrumental performance practices. Learners can also learn more about basic tango gestures and steps that embody the music, as well as the poetry of tango.
Knowledge
- G​ain an appreciation for the Argentine Tango as a multidimensional art form, including music, dance, and poetry.
- L​ist the components that make a tango.
- E​explore the tango as a living art form today and how it can be used to cross cultural boundaries and stereotypes.
Outline
- Module 1: The Many Dimensions of Tango and Tango Music
- Introduction Video
- The Early History of Tango
- Instrumentation and Melody
- Rhythm and Meter
- The Development of Instrumental Tango
- Interview with Bolotin & Possetti
- Welcome
- Accessing the Course Playlist & Resources
- Module 1 Playlist (Song References)
- Listening Activity
- For Further Study (Readings & Resources)
- Watch Bolotin & Possetti's Concert at Emory
- Module 1 Quiz
- Module 2: Tango Words and Movements
- The Tango as Poetry
- The Tango as Dance
- Tango Evolution: Dancer Interviews
- The Steps of Social Tango Dancing Taught by Clint & Shelly
- Clint & Shelly Dance Demo
- Conclusion
- Module 2 Playlist (Song References)
- For Further Study (Readings & Resources)
- Module 2 Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Learn the passionate and elegant dance of Tango with this comprehensive course from Coursera. Students rave about the engaging instructors, clear instructions, and fun practice exercises, giving it a high overall rating. Many users appreciated the attention to detail in teaching the proper technique for each step.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Attention to detail in teaching proper techniquePros from User Reviews
- Engaging instructors
- Clear instructions
- Fun practice exercises
- Comprehensive course content
- Access to community of fellow Tango enthusiasts
Cons from User Reviews
- Limited personal feedback from instructors
- Some users found the course too fast-paced
- Not suitable for absolute beginners with no prior dance experience
- Some users found the course content repetitive
- Limited variety in music selection
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