Tango Technique & Principles | Brian & Susan Puttock

Tango Technique & Principles is an advanced International Standard ballroom instructional programme presented by Brian and Susan Puttock, focusing on the technical principles underlying Tango movement and partnership.

The programme examines posture, body alignment, balance, and weight transfer, alongside the relationship between footwork, leg action, and the distinctive character of International Standard Tango.

Timing and musical interpretation are considered in connection with leading and following, helping dancers examine how movement is coordinated between partners. The instruction also addresses the role of body control and partnership communication in producing clear, consistent Tango actions.

Rather than concentrating on memorizing a fixed routine, the programme approaches Tango through its underlying technique. Its stated coverage includes practice methods and the application of technical principles to both basic and advanced figures.

The video is intended primarily for experienced Standard dancers, teachers, and competitive couples seeking a more systematic understanding of Tango mechanics, timing, and characterization.

Part of the International Style Standard Techniques and Principles series, Tango Technique & Principles provides a focused reference for studying the technical demands of International Standard Tango.

Contents

Topics Covered

1. Fundamental Tango Principles
2. Posture and Body Alignment
3. Balance and Weight Transfer
4. Tango Timing and Musical Interpretation
5. Leading and Following Techniques
6. Character and Expression of Tango
7. Footwork and Leg Action
8. Partnership Coordination
9. Practice Methods for Technical Improvement
10. Application of Principles to Basic and Advanced Figures

These are the topics listed in the product description, not a verified chapter-by-chapter index.