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Thank you for your prompt reply, I am really appreciating the fact that there is someone behind GoAT that is taking care about the comments and questions. Not always the case now days.
But I would like to take the opportunity of this email to thank you for all this valuable work, teaching, advices, … that you are providing on line … for free !!!
Your approach in your teaching is so valuable for me as it gives me the opportunity to practice in solo and send me back to basics that are not always so well assimilated.
So to conclude … Thank you very much again for all this valuable teaching that you are providing !!!!
Kind regards,
Alain
— Alain S
November 2024
"David, your ability to articulate concepts is unique, love it."
— Dimitris Bronowski
June 2024
You broke the skill down wonderfully, and taught the parts in a way that made sense for the final skill. Your lesson delivery seemed perfect for your learner - it was short and to the point, but a good explanation of why the skills are important. Your demonstration and explanation of body position was also clear and to the point. Great use of the build tool by working on the skill in place before adding it into the full skill. You flowed nicely through the script and between tag points in this video.
— Anne Wormald, M.ADS, BCBA
TAGteach International (June 2024)
You are just the epitome of positivity!
— Kevin
April 2019 (wedding dance client)
Hi
I can feel in my soul to dance. I'm not convinced that tango is the platform, I like to be silly and laugh. Can you comment on that please.
--Brenda
How wonderful that dance is in your soul and that you love to laugh and be silly. I feel the same way, but yeah, probably not so much silly when dancing Argentine tango socially.
What tango does give, which benefits any other dance and life in general, is a good sense of balance and a way of relating to others, holding space for others very much in the moment. Also, it's something that can be done the rest of your life, to music of almost any rhythm or tempo.
Thanks for the question.
--David
A way of relating with balance and holding space for others in the moment are extremely important to me. See ya tonight at 7:30.
I can feel in my soul to dance. I'm not convinced that tango is the platform, I like to be silly and laugh. Can you comment on that please.
--Brenda
How wonderful that dance is in your soul and that you love to laugh and be silly. I feel the same way, but yeah, probably not so much silly when dancing Argentine tango socially.
What tango does give, which benefits any other dance and life in general, is a good sense of balance and a way of relating to others, holding space for others very much in the moment. Also, it's something that can be done the rest of your life, to music of almost any rhythm or tempo.
Thanks for the question.
--David
A way of relating with balance and holding space for others in the moment are extremely important to me. See ya tonight at 7:30.
Brenda
Many thanks (muchas gracias, spasiba) for a lovely MIlonga evening. Ron and I enjoyed ourselves immensely and learned new steps as well (actually, we probably were taught them in class and had forgotten. . . .)
In any event, 'twas a fun evening.
In any event, 'twas a fun evening.
Yvonne L
23 April 2019
Thank you for hosting Michelle's class in your lovely new space. I can tell how much thought went into arranging the space, the colors, the artwork, shoe storage, seating, etc. And most important of all - the floors are amazing to dance on 🙂
Thanks again
Thanks again
Cherie W
24 October 2018
Transcript
Well, good morning. My name is Oksana, and I've been taking private lessons with David Phillips at his new studio, Tango Tribe. And, let me tell you about my level. I'm sort of between beginner and intermediate, I think. So I still needs lots of help, both with technique and with my dance vocabulary, I would say.
And David has been most helpful. I really like taking lessons with him because, first of all, he's very approachable, friendly, and encouraging. So I feel comfortable. He's got lots of good images and little tools in his tool belt to explain the ideas. For example, today we've been working on just walking and making it more elegant and energetic, and for example an image he gave me is to step with my knees when I walk backwards, so, kind of pretend that I have feet on my knees.
And David has been taking lessons with many famous couples, and he's eager to share this. And he has a very nice space and music and paintings; very inspiring environment. So come and check it out! It doesn't hurt to try.
Well, good morning. My name is Oksana, and I've been taking private lessons with David Phillips at his new studio, Tango Tribe. And, let me tell you about my level. I'm sort of between beginner and intermediate, I think. So I still needs lots of help, both with technique and with my dance vocabulary, I would say.
And David has been most helpful. I really like taking lessons with him because, first of all, he's very approachable, friendly, and encouraging. So I feel comfortable. He's got lots of good images and little tools in his tool belt to explain the ideas. For example, today we've been working on just walking and making it more elegant and energetic, and for example an image he gave me is to step with my knees when I walk backwards, so, kind of pretend that I have feet on my knees.
And David has been taking lessons with many famous couples, and he's eager to share this. And he has a very nice space and music and paintings; very inspiring environment. So come and check it out! It doesn't hurt to try.
Oksana A
18 March 2018
Hello Oak Hill Neighbors, There is a new dance studio in our neighborhood! David's dance classes at Tango Tribe are fun and engaging. Last fall I took a course and enjoyed the chance to be active in a new way, both through work out dances, and social dances. The nice people you will meet and the classic Argentine dance music are bonuses. Come out enjoy dance, right here in our neighborhood.
Tina B
23 February 2018
Had a great first (complimentary) class. David allowed us to learn by doing while guiding us in proper form and giving us individual attention, as needed. A very comfortable, friendly environment. We signed up for more!
Mal C
8 February 2018
David is one of the most welcoming and passionate people I have met. He cultivates a professional and inviting atmosphere for community and growth. Bite a rose and tango!!
Amy M
5 February 2018
When I contacted David I couldn't dance to save my life. I had planned a Christmas gift for a friend that I really liked and I knew she missed dancing tango, so I took a month of Tango lessons with David and surprised her with my newfound skills. David was great to learn from, he's very patient, kind, and intuitive
Raphael C
10 August 2017
David is a very welcoming and warm soul. His passion for Tango is evident in the way he pursues his own training and in the way he loves to share the knowledge with others! He relishes the challenge of adapting his teaching to each individual & simplifying complex ideas to make the dance accessable to every level.
Liz D
10 August 2017
David's new studio is superb. He paid close attention to every detail to provide a rich, authentic Tango experience. I look forward to continuing to come to his studio in Oak Hill. Highly recommend. David is an excellent coach with great enthusiasm for his classes.
Shawn M
29 August 2017
I highly recommend David's approach to teaching Argentine Tango. He is a very intuitive teacher, quickly assessing the student's skill level. He has a very calm, patient and easygoing manner that put me at ease. Argentine Tango is his passion and it shows. He has a vast knowledge of the history, social culture and norms, the complexity of the music and it's relationship to the dance and the psychology of the dance - all the reasons I became entranced with it myself. I got a full hour of instruction and at the end a recap of what I'd learned during the lesson, some homework both verbally and via email which was very helpful both for remembering and for accountability. I currently have a sedentary desk job which requires me to sit hours and hours a day and I struggle with stiffness and holding tension in my body. David helped me to keep coming back to relaxation by bringing awareness to it. I was very happy and will be going back.
Mary O
18 July 2015
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