How to Learn to Dance the Waltz
The waltz is a partner dance performed to music in three-quarter time with variations such as the Slow Waltz and its faster counterpart, the Viennese Waltz. Learning how to dance the waltz is fun and easy. You can learn how to waltz at a dance studio with a group or in a private lesson, or for free in the privacy of your own home.
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Instructions
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Learn to Dance the Waltz
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Find a dance studio in your neighborhood that teaches the waltz. Often, the waltz is taught along with other ballroom dances such as the foxtrot and quickstep.
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Ask your local dance studio about practice waltz sessions outside of class. Practice will help you improve, and you'll also be able to meet other waltz dancers and exchange tips.
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To learn to dance the waltz at home, you can purchase a waltz lesson on DVD. You'll need to recruit a partner, perhaps a spouse or friend.
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Learn to dance the waltz for free by watching online videos. Waltz lessons can be found on youtube.com and sites such as http://www.thedancestoreonline.com.
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Continue practicing the waltz. This can be done at home by finding music in three-quarter time and going through the steps.
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Tips & Warnings
Special dance shoes are not necessary to dance the waltz. However, you should practice in comfortable dress shoes, avoiding sneakers and sandals. If you are taking group lessons at a studio, you won't need to bring a partner, as partners are often changed throughout the class.
Waltz songs can vary in speed. Choose a waltz song at a moderate tempo and work up to faster tempos.
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