Waltz
The waltz was introduced as the scandel of the
19th century in English society.
Never before had a man and woman danced publicly
in a virtual embrace, but because of the grace
and beauty of the dance, the waltz itself
was eventually embraced.
Johann Strauss can be credited with the
persistence of the Waltz in mainstream ballroom
dancing with his fast paced Waltz compositions
that paved the way for the quicker Viennese style.
In America the Waltz tempo slowed to form a more
smooth and graceful gliding dance.
Today the Waltz persists as the oldest of the
ballroom dances.
It is important to be able to distinguish
unique 3/4 rhythm of the Waltz.
To create the graceful gliding appearence that
distinguishes the Watz from other dances, it is
important to stand upright with you weight
directly centered over your feet.
The man should places his right hand slightly
beneath the woman's left shoulder blade with his
right arm held at a 90 degree angle to his body.
His left arm should be raised so that the woman's
hand can rest lightly in it, and should be held at
eye level. The woman, in turn, should rest her
left hand comfortably near the man's right
shoulder, providing pressure with her fingers and
thumb to better follow her partner's lead.
For better balance, the woman should look over
the man's right shoulder. This also creates an
elegant and poised dance position.
The man's steps are as follows
The Woman's steps are as follows
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