IDTA Technique Of Ballroom Dancing – The Tango & Basic Principles is a comprehensive instructional video series based on the official Guy Howard Technique of Ballroom Dancing, one of the most respected references in the ballroom world. Presented by David Sycamore & Denise Weavers, five-time World and European 10-Dance Champions, this program transforms the renowned technique book into a visual learning experience, allowing dancers to study the principles and figures of International Standard Tango in exceptional detail.
Designed for dancers, teachers, competitors, and examination candidates, this extensive training program combines technical explanations, figure demonstrations, and fundamental Tango principles to provide a deeper understanding of both movement mechanics and syllabus content.
The program begins with a complete Tango demonstration before progressing through the official syllabus figures and technical concepts that form the foundation of quality Tango dancing.
Contents Include:
Tango Figures
- Progressive Side Step
- Progressive Link
- Closed Promenade
- Open Promenade
- Basic Reverse Turn
- Open Reverse Turn (Lady in Line)
- Open Reverse Turn (Lady Outside)
- Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn
- Natural Rock Turn
- Back Corte
- Rock on LF
- Rock on RF
- Natural Promenade Turn
- Natural Promenade Turn to Natural Rock Turn
- Natural Twist Turn
- Promenade Link
- Four Step
- Brush Tap
- Outside Swivel to Right
- Outside Swivel to Left
- Reverse Outside Swivel
- Fallaway Promenade
- Four Step Change
- Back Open Promenade
- Chase
- Oversway
- Five Step
- Reverse Five Step
Tango Basic Principles
- The Ballroom Hold
- Hold in Promenade Position
- Forward Walk
- Backward Walk
Detailed Technical Analysis
- Open Reverse Turn (Lady Outside)
- Natural Twist Turn
- Outside Swivel to Right
- Oversway
- Five Step
Throughout the program, David Sycamore and Denise Weavers provide detailed demonstrations and technical insights that help dancers understand not only how figures are danced, but why they work. The combination of syllabus material and fundamental principles makes this video an invaluable resource for improving technique, preparing for examinations, and developing a stronger understanding of International Standard Tango.
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