Waltz

History

Considered the mother of present day dances, the Waltz began in southern Germany in the seventeenth century. The popularity of the Waltz grew with the music of Johann Strauss and eventually blossomed in the 20th century. It is the basis for many dances and is popular today all over the world.

Characteristics

The basic components of the Waltz are the walking steps and side steps. Rise and Fall and Body Sway are some of the styling characteristics which make the simplest Waltz patterns elegant and beautiful.

Waltz songs and artists include:

Moon River - Andy Williams
Open Arms - Mariah Carey
Are You Lonesome Tonight? - Elvis Presley