Technique of Ballroom Dancing – Tango is one of the official IDTA technical references for International Standard Ballroom. Written by Guy Howard and revised by the IDTA Ballroom Technical Faculty, the book explains the principles that underpin Tango technique while providing detailed descriptions of syllabus figures and their technical requirements.
The opening chapters introduce the history of the dance, basic technical principles, examination guidance, and terminology used throughout the book. Topics include foot positions, CBM, CBMP, promenade position, alignment, direction, footwork, timing, rhythm, rotation, balance, and the characteristic movement of Tango.
The main section presents each Tango figure with clearly organized technical information, including foot positions for both leader and follower, footwork, alignment, amount of turn, timing, precedes and follows, and practical notes. The book concludes with Tango amalgamations that demonstrate how figures may be combined within the official syllabus.
Topics Covered
The ebook includes Foreword, The Author, Introduction, Chronicle, History, Basic Principles, Hints for Candidates, Figures Common to More Than One Dance, Tango Figures, and Amalgamations. Technical topics include foot positions, alignment, direction, footwork, CBM, CBMP, promenade position, amount of turn, timing, rhythm, rotation, balance, together with the complete official Tango syllabus figures and examination guidance.
Suitable For
This ebook is suitable for:
- IDTA examination candidates
- Ballroom dance teachers
- International Standard Tango students
- Competitive ballroom dancers
- Dance studios and training libraries
- Anyone studying Tango technique and syllabus theory
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