The 3 Pillars of Tango Technique
A foundational technique course for every tango dancer
Welcome!
Let me show you how I have streamlined Tango Technique to a 3 Pillar System that synthesizes the core of your dancing mechanics.
- Tomás Howlin, Argentine Tango Master Teacher
Focus on the Core Technical Principles
A three-module course for dancers who want to understand and master the 3 foundational pillars of solo tango technique:
- Balance: how to engage, maintain, and activate it.
- Posture: use lengthening, moving, dropping, and correct positioning.
- Torsion: rotate, twist, and elongate to reach your partner.
Access the information through:
- The Principles that make the pillars work.
- Exercises to help you physically understand the ideas.
- Practices to guide you towards mastery of the principles.
- All exercises demonstrated for both tango roles.
Join Tomás in this professionally produced, online course. Learn the buildings blocks that make up Tomás' streamlined approach to tango technique.
The advanced nature of the resources in this course will help you understand and develop the core principles that you need to grow a solid and comprehensive tango technique from the ground up.
The Course Contains
- Detailed Explanations
- Demonstrations
- Exercises
- Practices
The advanced nature of the resources in this course will help you create all the good tango habits you need to grow a solid technique from the ground up.
This course is divided in 3 Modules:
- Achieve Stable Balance
- Find Good Posture
- Reach Fluid Torsion
Step in and take your tango to a deeper level!
Your Instructor
Tomás Howlin is a professional Argentine Tango dancer, performer, and master teacher with over 30 years of experience. Each of his movements are deeply inspired by the traditional aesthetic that have characterized the style and elegance of this dance for the past eighty years.
A patient and dedicated teacher, Tomás has developed a unique method and approach grounded in his Argentine cultural roots. Tomás’ students have described him as an inspiring teacher who makes tango accessible and dancing it a continually renewed experience. He has long been a regular and sought-after teacher for festivals throughout North America and Europe.
Course Curriculum
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PreviewBalance 1 • What is it? (1:40)
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PreviewBalance 2 • Tango Balance (1:19)
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PreviewBalance 3 • Specifics (1:03)
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StartBalance 4 • Summary (0:35)
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StartBalance 5 💡 Principle 1: Engage (2:34)
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StartBalance 6 💡Principle 2: Maintain (1:11)
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StartBalance 7 💡Principle 3: Activate (1:28)
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StartBalance 8 👉 Exercise 1: Engage (2:42)
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StartBalance 9 👉 Exercise 2: Maintain (1:57)
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StartBalance 10 👉 Exercise 3: Activate (1:01)
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StartBalance 11 ▶︎ Practice 1 (Leader): Engage (1:37)
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StartBalance 12 ▶︎ Practice 1 (Leader): Engage (Challenge) (2:15)
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StartBalance 13 ▶︎ Practice 1 (Follower): Engage (1:50)
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StartBalance 14 ▶︎ Practice 1 (Follower): Engage (Challenge) (2:00)
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StartBalance 15 ▶︎ Practice 2 (Leader): Maintain (2:43)
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StartBalance 16 ▶︎ Practice 2 (Leader): Maintain (Challenge) (2:13)
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StartBalance 17 ▶︎ Practice 2 (Follower): Maintain (2:01)
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StartBalance 18 ▶︎ Practice 2 (Follower): Maintain (Challenge) (2:13)
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StartBalance 19 ▶︎ Practice 3 (Both Roles): Activate (1:56)
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StartBalance 20 ▶︎ Practice 3 (Both Roles): Activate (Challenge) (2:24)
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StartPosture 1 • What is it? (1:58)
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StartPosture 2 • Tango Posture (1:27)
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StartPosture 3 • Specifics (1:42)
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StartPosture 4 • Benefits (0:21)
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StartPosture 5 💡 Principle 1: Lengthen (1:59)
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StartPosture 6 💡 Principle 2: Move (0:47)
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StartPosture 7 💡 Principle 3: Drop (0:32)
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StartPosture 8 💡 Principle 4: Position (0:29)
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StartPosture 9 👉 Preparation (0:24)
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StartPosture 10 👉 Exercise 1: Lengthen (1:30)
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StartPosture 11 👉 Exercise 2: Move (0:39)
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StartPosture 12 👉 Exercise 3: Drop (0:32)
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StartPosture 13 👉 Exercise 4: Position (0:33)
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StartPosture 14 ▶︎ Practice: Lengthen (2:49)
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StartPosture 15 ▶︎ Practice: Extend (Leader) (2:53)
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StartPosture 16 ▶︎ Practice: Extend (Leader + challenge) (2:25)
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StartPosture 17 ▶︎ Practice: Extend (Follower) (2:31)
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StartPosture 18 ▶︎ Practice: Extend (Follower + challenge) (2:53)
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StartPosture 19 ▶︎ Practice 2: Move (Leader) (1:24)
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StartPosture 20 ▶︎ Practice 2: Move (Follower) (1:31)
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StartPosture 21 ▶︎ Practice 3: Drop (Leader) (1:29)
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StartPosture 22 ▶︎ Practice 3: Drop (Follower) (1:45)
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StartPosture 23 ▶︎ Practice 4: Position (Leader) (2:45)
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StartPosture 24 ▶︎ Practice 4: Position (Follower) (1:49)