LA CHACARERA CONTINUED AND OTHER ARGENTINE FOLKDAN…
January 31, 2007 | Filed Under Argentina |
LA CHACARERA CONTINUED AND OTHER ARGENTINE FOLKDANCES
Recently housebound after falling in Pilates class and breaking two ribs, I’ve been watching a lot of television. Last week I came across this fabulous show from Salta, Argentina. I was enthralled.
I have been studying La Chacarera and La Zamba (which is the national dance of Argentina, not tango), and plan on learning lots more: Escondido, Gato, well I don’t even know how much more there are. But they are FUN!
After the Salta Ballet performance was over, I checked the credits for contact info: balletsalta@hotmail.com
To make a short story shorter, I bought two instructional DVDs of “Bailemos Folklore con Marina y Hugo Jimenez.” They are fabulous! Entertaining to watch with performance clips and also with excellent instruction. Both volumes include lots of zapateos (rhythmic footwork) how-tos for both men and women.
The Chacarera is really fun, and easy to learn, but my real passion […]
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