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So You Think You Know Tango?
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 6 hours
  • Course by Emory University
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introduce Yourself

1 Videos

  • Introduction Video

2 Readings

  • Welcome
  • Accessing the Course Playlist & Resources

The Many Dimensions of Tango and Tango Music

    • 4 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Quiz

2 Discussions

  • Listening Activity Discussion
  • Let's Talk Tango

4 Videos

  • The Early History of Tango
  • Instrumentation and Melody
  • Rhythm and Meter
  • The Development of Instrumental Tango

3 Readings

  • Module 1 Playlist (Song References)
  • Listening Activity
  • For Further Study (Readings & Resources)

Tango Composers of Today: Sonia Possetti & Damián Bolotin

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Interview with Bolotin & Possetti

1 Readings

  • Watch Bolotin & Possetti's Concert at Emory

Tango Words and Movements

    • 6 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Let's Talk Tango

6 Videos

  • 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

2 Readings

  • Module 2 Playlist (Song References)
  • For Further Study (Readings & Resources)

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Discover the rich history and culture of Argentine Tango in this engaging two-week mini-course. Designed for music lovers, musicians, and dancers, the course delves into the origins, evolution, and artistic significance of Tango. Gain insights into instrumental performance practices and learn basic tango gestures and steps. Available on Coursera with both Starter and Professional subscription options, this foundational course offers an authentic tango experience.

Kristin Wendland
Instructor

Kristin Wendland