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Argentine Tango Dancing with Miranda at our virtual class broadcasted from San Francisco

Argentine Tango Dancing with Miranda at our virtual class broadcasted from San Francisco

Learning any valuable knowledge or art, like Tango is -both an art form and wisdom-, is not easy; it is also not an easy task for teachers to educate students about it.

If you add to the mix a new, unfamiliar environment, namely “online”, things become a little more challenging, not only for students, but also for teachers.
 
However, if there is good will, the challenges can be overcome, and both teachers and students gain the advantages that online classes can provide.
 
All the students who have joined our virtual classes have improved exponentially, and I want to congratulate them from my part and from Miranda’s: Mimi, Danielle, Suzanne, Kathy and Pietro, Katalina, Janette, Laura, Vitaliy, Olga, Lyudmila, Lynn, Alvaro, Athena, Cora and Ryan, Dima and Jenia, David and Stephanie, Oscar and Tara.
 
I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage those of you who have not joined us yet, to not miss more of our classes online.
 
I am asking you to suspend all judgements and preexisting biases about it and jump into this experience without a doubt that it will be greatly beneficial for you and for all of us: teachers and students.
 
The time will come when we will be able to get together again in person. A good portion of our wonderful group of students kept the continuity of our student/teacher relationship and of the whole of our group to Tango itself.
 
We are very thankful for this.
 
It is very important to understand that the bridge that links to online classes can keep you connected to Tango and to the rest of our group, is going to benefit not only you, but all.

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“Llevátelo todo” by Elvino Vardaro and Luis Petrucelli Orquesta Típica, 1928.

“Llevátelo todo” by Elvino Vardaro and Luis Petrucelli Orquesta Típica, 1928.

Elvino Vardaro, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

Elvino Vardaro

Violinist, leader and composer (18 June 1905 – 5 August 1971)

Luis Adolfo Sierra made the following description of his style:

«With perfect intonation, he completely mastered his instrument and the resources of playing; with a deep knowledge of all the secrets of the violin mechanism.

He always showcased an impeccable dexterity when handling the bow and a facility with the left hand which allowed him to reach the highest notes naturally.

He embellished his phrasings with the addition of subtle turns and grace notes of precise execution.

He had an unmistakable vibrato and romantic lyricism in all his interpretations.

Remarkable personality to the point that his unmistakable sound made, unintentionally, always his performance outstanding at any of the so many violin sections he joined.

In spite of the fact that he never intended a personal showcasing, his presence was always evidenced.

Even though, in essence, he was a product of the Decarean school, his violin style was totally different from Julio De Caro’s.»

Read more about Elvino Vardaro at www.todotango.com

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Sometimes my paternal grandma would nanny us. She would stay home with us.

She taught me to play cards and at night we watch together “Grandes valores del Tango” in the TV, a program dedicated exclusively to Tango. She was in love with one of the regulars: Juan Carlos Thorry, actor, play writer, director, singer, composer, poet and lyricist of “Indiferencia” (with music by Rodolfo Biagi), “Mi serenata” (with music by Edgardo Donato), “Qué importa” (with music by Ricardo Tanturi), and “Vida querida” (with music by Lalo Scalise).


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“Por qué me das dique” by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Oscar Larroca in vocals, 1951.

“Por qué me das dique” by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Oscar Larroca in vocals, 1951.

De Angelis-Dante-Larroca | Music to learn to dance at Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires - Marcelo Solis

Luis Alonso

Lyricist and cartoonist (June 17, 1900 – n/d)

In Paris, Carlos Gardel reminded Luis Alonso of a tango that, on one occasion, he had shown him in Buenos Aires.

It was “Por qué me das dique” with music by Rodolfo Sciammarella.

On May 10, 1951, Oscar Larroca recorded it among his first recordings with the Alfredo De Angelis orchestra.

Read more about Luis Alonso at www.todotango.com

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We are happy to have a collaboration with the people from tangotunes.com from whom some of you may have heard, they do high-quality transfers from original tango shellacs.

It is the number 1 source for professional Tango DJs all over the world.

  • Now they started a new project that addresses the dancers and the website is https://en.mytango.online
    You will find two compilations at the beginning, one tango and one vals compilation in amazing quality.
    The price is 50€ each (for 32 songs each compilation) and now the good news!

If you enter the promo code 8343 when you register at this site you will get a 20% discount!

Thanks for supporting this project, you will find other useful information on the site, a great initiative.

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“Se dice de mí” by Francisco Canaro y su Orquesta Típica with Carlos Roldán in vocals, 1943.

“Se dice de mí” by Francisco Canaro y su Orquesta Típica with Carlos Roldán in vocals, 1943.

Carlos Roldán, Argentine Tango singer. Portrait.

Carlos Roldán

Singer (31 December 1913 – 16 June 1973)

Being a child he evidenced his passion for singing.

Still wearing short trousers he was the refrain singer in an important orchestra in Montevideo.

He was blessed with a very pleasant temper.

The period with Francisco Canaro allowed a wide showcasing of the singer and actor at the successive musical comedies of that time.

Read more about Carlos Roldán at www.todotango.com

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