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Tango
History Film Presentations
(with rare and historic videos)
Tango
has a very long and rich history but there are very few if any
publicly available
records or documents, especially films, demonstrating this history.
Antón
is owner of one
of the largest and most complete private tango video collections in
the world and regularly
gives fascinating lectures on different aspects of the history in
which clips of these films
are shown. These multimedia presentations open the public's eyes to
a wonderful world of
tango and with these videos each audience member becomes a
witness to history as most of these rare images are from
approximately 1920-1980 and have never been shown publicly. These
presentations are not to be missed and have been raved about all
over the world. By Antón Gazenbeek, assisted by Sergio Segura. |
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Available Presentations with Historic footage
Duration 1:00 hour
(Organizers can combine the
presentation with a special thematic dance class:
"Learning form the
past", a special workshop with video presentation) |
Anthropology of Tango Dance |
Discover the natural evolution of tango dance from its early
beginnings in the 1890s to the tango of today. See rare, never-before
seen footage of tango as it was danced in all its forms. This is a
lecture not to be missed and it’s historical content is invaluable!
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Tango al Revés: Tango in
Shadow Position |
History of an extremely
creative form of tango danced in shadow position. Rare one of a kind
films of the creator of tango al revés, Arturito practicing the dance
form in the 1960s as well as images of Antonio Todaro and 25 other
milonguero couples dancing it in the 1970s and 1980s. This
lecture is the only one of its kind in the world today and gives the
public a great insight into this lost tango style.
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Milongueros of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s |
History of the milonguero dancers Fino and Maria Teresa, Victor and
La Rusa, Carlos Sancinella, and Miguel and Nelly Balmaceda.
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The Life & Dance of Maestros
Antonio Todaro & Raúl Bravo |
Lecture on the life and dance style of Maestros Antonio Todaro and
Raúl Bravo with
rare, never-before-seen images of their dancing from the 1960s. Includes
rare films never before seen by the public!
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The Life & Dance of
Virulazo and Elvira |
Lecture on one of the most
memorable tango couples of all time: Virulazo and Elvira. Complete with
never before seen, rare images of exhibitions and classes with the
maestros from the 1960s and 1980s. Includes rare films never
before seen outside Argentina!
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The true style of the Milonguero dancers of Buenos Aires. An in-depth
study of the dance style, customs, etiquette, codes, and musicality of
the milongueros. |
An in depth study into the long-lost and misunderstood Tango Fantasia
style of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Priceless images of dancers from the 1950s
and 1960s demonstrating the authentic style and a deep explanation/demonstration of
the important qualities of the dance form.
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History of the most important international tango show with images
from the original show, historical background information, and
behind-the-scenes looks at the artists that made the show so
unforgettable.
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Tango Orillero
& Canyengue |
Learn about this long-forgotten dance form as it was danced in the
1930s and 1940s in the suburbs of Buenos Aires. A dance full of
energetic and playful steps and figures, orillero style was known for
its high level of creativity and speed. Discover the secrets and the magic
of this beloved dance form and get to know the stories of the very
people who invented it and kept it alive.
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Tango
Ballet: Origins of Tango on Stage |
The origins of Stage Tango invented in the 1960s by Juan Carlos Copes
and Maria Nieves. See priceless early-day performances of Copes and
Nieves and their ballet, as well as the influence they had on stage
tango. Images will be shown and discussed of other prominent tango
ballet dancers and choreographers from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.
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Lecture on the most
important female tango dancers of all time: Carmencita Calderón, Elvira
de Virulazo, María Nieves, Milena Plebs, Inés Borquez, Vanina Bilous,
Aurora Lúbiz, and Giselle Anne.
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Lecture on the most
important male tango dancers of all time: El Cachafaz, Virulazo, Juan
Carlos Copes, Antonio Todaro, Pepito Avellaneda, Miguel Angel Zotto,
Carlos Gavito, Gustavo Naveira, Fino Ribera, Rodolfo Cieri, among
others.
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Tango during the
Argentine Military Dictatorship |
A fascinating look into what
really happened with tango during the political crisis in Argentina from
1976 to 1982. Rare, never before seen images of underground milongas and
social tango gatherings in the 1960s and the amazing stories of those
courageous dancers who kept the flame of tango alive.
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Amazing images of young
tango dancers: from Gabriel Misse to Geraldine, from 5 year olds to 15
year old, these are the young pioneers of tango.
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Creativity in Tango and
Forgotten Figures |
A fascinating look back at
the creativity of tango starting in the men’s practice sessions of the
1940s and 1950s, the tango competitions of the 1960s, and a look at some
of the playful and fun movements of tango dance vocabulary that have
been lost in time.
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Primitive Styles of Tango (Origins of Tango Dance) |
Lecture on the old and often
misunderstood primitive styles of tango including Canyengue and Tango
Orillero with rare images of canyengue dancers from the 1930s and 1940s
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A fascinating in depth study
of the many influences on tango dance throughout the ages including
nuevo tango,
ballet, jazz, modern dance,
Argentine folklore, acrobatics, ice skating, disco, etc. Images of
different movements and examples are used to show the connection and
interchange between the two dances.
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To
hire these events contact
Sergio Segura
Argentine Tango Cultural Events Producer
sergioseguratango@yahoo.com.ar
All
communities are welcome
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NEW
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DVD!!!

THE Tango in
Shadow Position
TANGO IN PARIS
1920

PHOTOGRAPH
EXHIBITION
Juan Carlos Copes
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