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History. Waltz. There are many references to a sliding or gliding dance, including volte, that would evolve into the waltz that date from 16th-century Europe, including the representations of the printmaker Hans Sebald Beham.
waltz, (from German walzen, “to revolve”), highly popular ballroom dance evolved from the Ländler in the 18th century. Characterized by a step, slide, and step in 3/4 time, the waltz, with its turning, embracing couples, at first shocked polite society.
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May 20, 2023 · The waltz is a simple, elegant ballroom dance that is often done with a partner. It follows a slower tempo and uses “the box step,” a series of 6 movements that form the shape of a box. [1] To dance the waltz, start by learning either the lead or the follow steps so you have the basic movements down.
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Learn how waltz evolved from a folk dance in Germany to a court dance in Vienna and a popular ballroom dance worldwide. Discover the different styles and variations of waltz, from contemporary to Cajun, and the music that accompanied them.
Jul 15, 2021 · Learn the basics of waltz, a ballroom dance with six steps known as the box step. MasterClass offers online classes and videos to help you master the waltz and other dance styles.
A waltz typically sounds one chord per measure, and the accompaniment style particularly associated with the waltz is (as seen in the example to the right) to play the root of the chord on the first beat, the upper notes on the second and third beats.
