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Olga Besio
Olga Besio
The Art and Technique of Adornment with Olga Besio (V309)
Olga Besio and Gustavo Naveira were considered to be revolutionary dancers and teachers in the
tango's revival in the 1990s. They organized many of the revival's most important practices and
trainings. Olga filmed this exceptional class, accompanied and translated by Daniel in 1997, while
Gustavo was touring in Europe.
The Art and Technique of Adornment with Olga Besio (V309)
This class covers adornment for both leader and follower, with concepts, exercises, and
demonstrations woven together into a long prose poem. Olga is a fascinating teacher with a deep
understanding of the emotional intimacy of tango that is truly the root of its technical adornment.
There are sections on rhythmic, spatial, elastic, caressing, turning, joint specific, and boleo
adornments. There are demos throughout by Olga and Daniel, and two never before seen performance
pieces by Gustavo and Olga. Filmed in 1997 in Buenos Aires. Produced, edited, and translated by
Daniel. (approx. 90 mins.)
Material suitable for dancers at all levels of experience.
View an excerpt taken from The Art and Technique of Adornment with Olga Besio (V309)
View a performance taken from The Art and Technique of Adornment with Olga Besio (V309)
The Art and Technique of Adornment with Olga Besio (V309)
