Tango Technique & Principles is part of the acclaimed International Style Standard Techniques and Principles series presented by respected ballroom educators Brian & Susan Puttock. Designed for serious dancers, teachers, and competitors, this instructional program focuses on the fundamental principles that create strong, technically correct, and expressive Tango dancing.
Rather than concentrating solely on figures and choreography, the instructors emphasize the underlying mechanics that govern movement quality. Through detailed demonstrations and practical exercises, dancers learn how posture, balance, footwork, body alignment, leading, following, and musical interpretation work together to create authentic International Standard Tango.
The program guides students through both basic and advanced applications, helping dancers improve consistency, efficiency of movement, and partnership communication.
Topics Covered
- Fundamental Tango Principles
- Posture and Body Alignment
- Balance and Weight Transfer
- Tango Timing and Musical Interpretation
- Leading and Following Techniques
- Character and Expression of Tango
- Footwork and Leg Action
- Partnership Coordination
- Practice Methods for Technical Improvement
- Application of Principles to Basic and Advanced Figures
Training Benefits
- Develop stronger Tango fundamentals
- Improve movement quality and control
- Enhance lead-and-follow communication
- Learn authentic Tango character and styling
- Increase technical consistency in practice and competition
- Suitable for teachers, competitors, and advanced students
Why Study with Brian & Susan Puttock?
Brian & Susan Puttock are internationally respected ballroom coaches known for their clear teaching methods and emphasis on sound technical foundations. Their Techniques & Principles series remains a valuable educational resource for dancers seeking deeper understanding beyond memorizing patterns and routines.
Whether you are preparing for competition, teaching advanced students, or refining your own Standard Tango technique, Tango Technique & Principles provides a comprehensive guide to the mechanics and artistry of one of ballroom dancing’s most dramatic and sophisticated dances.
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