Until the mid-1990s, tango was understood in groups of steps, or sequences. The Cochabamba Investigation Group analyzed tango and identified the basic Elements, from which dancers can compose.

There are 25 distinct tango Elements (see the Lexicon), each with a number of variations ranging from 5-100. We can do any variation with a number of different dynamics bringing our total expressive possibilities to roughly 1000.

The technique for each Element is consistent across its variations, so once we learn how to go looking for variations, and how to move with different dynamics we have a huge vocabulary at our disposal.

We studied and analyzed every tango move to understand its biomechanics. We distilled technique to a memorable set of just 5 tools. We want you to understand what you are doing and apply it to new situations.

The tools enable you to diagnose problems, analyze movements to learn from any teacher or video, and help fellow dancers.

Regardless of which “style” of tango you prefer, all Argentine Tango relies on the same skills.

We have studied anatomy and biomechanics to be able to give direct and clear instructions for sublime connection, balance, clear communication, and fluid movement.

We describe motion in terms of position and action of joints and contraction of muscles. We use scientific terms to describe communication between the bodies and the science of animal gaits to describe the various ways four legs can move along.

All of our biomechanical claims have been evaluated by two physiologists, Brendan Roach of Wellington’s BodyLab and Michael Chang of Sydney University.

Many people are skeptical about online tango education. Of course group classes are more fun and social, and of course it’s necessary to feel expert execution of movements.

Dancers also need information, conveyed with words and demonstrations. Many teachers don’t offer actionable instruction or fail to provide equal instruction to both roles. Our Digital School provides precise, empowering information about what to do with your body, and how to find variations, so you can improvise, instead of memorize.