WALTZ

The Waltz can be used for multiple dance genres and is popular at social dances, country dances, and other social events.

First waltzes were danced in the location of today's Germany and Austria, back in 13th century. The dance is to 3/4 time music and involves couples rotating around the dance floor. The preferred speed of the music is 80 -115 bpm.

Music Examples:

• Ballroom - Andy Williams: Moon River – 95 bpm
• Ballroom – Gold Star Ballroom Orchestra: Greensleeves – 90 bpm
• Country – John Michael Montgomerie: Dream On Texas Ladies – 114 bpm
• Country – Brooks and Dunn: Husbands and Wives – 105 bpm

Tutorials:

• Waltz dance steps for beginners – The box step
  Basic #1 - Box Step
• How to Waltz Dance for Beginners – Waltz Box Step
  Basic #1 - Box Step
• Waltz – Box Step
  Basic #1 - Box Step
• How to Waltz Dance for Beginners - The Progressive basic step
  Basic #2 - Progressive basic step
• Waltz Change Step
  Basic #2 - Progressive Basic
• Waltz Right Box Turn
  Combining Basic #1 and #2
• Waltz – Ladies Underarm Turn
  Box Step with Ladies Underarm Turn
• Lady’s Outside Turn
  Box Step with Ladies Underarm Turn
• Waltz – Twinkle Social Waltz Basic Combo
  Basic #1, #2, Closed Twinkle)
• Workshop – How to do Basic Waltz for Beginners
• Common patterns, music and related dances