Top Nuevo Tango Video Ever?
I feel that this video was key in the development of what some people call nuevo tango. It’s from 2004 and yet there’s still a LOT to learn. In it are Chico Frumboli, and Eugenia Parrilla. The technique is a bit rough, in particular Eugenia’s hips are a bit out of control, but it has a lot of interesting axis and rhythmic play.
Eugenia Parrilla and Chico Frumboli, CITA 2004
This motivated me to take a few private lessons with Eugenia, and boy were they worth it. Her technique is very deep and precise, and she knows the body well. She’s a gyrotonic teacher trainer, which is a sort of more internal circular version of pilates.
It’s funny, the path of mastery is very deep. I think that Eugenia now is a superior dancer to Eugenia of 2004, and yet she was even then at the pinnacle of teaching and dancing. That’s part of why I love dance, and tango in particular: you can never stop improving.
Tags: Alternative, Performance, Tango, Video