Waltz is a very elegant and glamorous smooth dance, a favorite among many dancers. Waltz is characterized by graceful fluid movements progressing around the floor interspersed with a variety of turns, spins and pivots.
A distinctive element of the waltz is the rise and fall, which is created by flexing and bending the knees with a lowering of the body followed by straightening the knees and rising up onto the toes.
Waltz progresses counter-clockwise around the dance floor and when large gliding steps are taken, can cover a lot of the dance floor.
Waltz dance music is written in 3/4 time and is counted 1 2 3, 1 2 3. Each beat is a quick, or one beat of music. Many people find waltz music to be beautiful, creating an ambiance that compels them dance and glide around the floor.
Examples of Waltz music:
- Curtis Stigers- I Wonder Why
- Dee C Lee- See The Day
- Pink Martini- What’ll I Do
- John Denver- Today
- Simply Red- If You Don’t Know Me By Now
WALTZ HISTORY
Based on basic techniques originating during the 1920s, the Waltz has continued to develop throughout the 20th century. The Waltz was born as an Austro-German folk dance known as the Landler, which was characterized by the rotating movements of partners dancing together. The music of Johann Strauss helped to popularize the Waltz.
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