[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" menu_anchor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_mp4="" video_webm="" video_ogv="" video_url="" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" overlay_color="" video_preview_image="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" padding_top="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" padding_right=""][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="no" min_height="" hover_type="none" link=""][fusion_text] Why learn how to waltz? The waltz is one of the most popular dance genres in the world. There are different styles of waltz dancing and many different events, venues and reasons to think about learning how to dance the waltz. We include our favorite online waltz dance lessons in this article. How to do the waltz box step [/fusion_text][fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8PIcO4_S5Q" alignment="" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" /][fusion_text] Kristina Reese & Aaron Mitchum A few reasons to learn how to waltz dance! The waltz dance genre can be found in most countries worldwide. Also, there are many different categories of dancing that include a type of waltz. For instance, there is a waltz in country western, American ballroom, International ballroom, Cajun waltz, French waltz, Viennese waltz and other forms of waltz dancing. Also, the waltz is probably the most popular choice the bride and groom's first dance at weddings. Waltz History Waltz has a long history dating back to spinning dances of the 6th century according to European literary sources. However, the style that most resembles modern waltz developed in the mid-1800's in Vienna, Austria. Eventually, it spread to other parts of Europe and the America's and evolved into other forms of waltz dancing . Waltz Dance Characteristics In every style, the waltz is a smooth dance that progresses around the dance floor counter clockwise in line of dance (LOD). It is characterized by a rise and fall action and shares technique elements with the other ballroom dance styles like swing and sway, contra body movement, turns and parallel footwork. Hesitation waltz was a form of waltz introduced by the Castle's (Vernon and Irene) in the early twentieth century. Essentially, it is a weighted step on the 1st of three beats and a hesitation or hold on the weaker 2nd and 3rd beats of music. Waltz Balance & Box Pattern [/fusion_text][fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5Sfa-uVPf0" alignment="" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" /][fusion_title margin_top="25px" margin_bottom="30px" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" size="1" content_align="center" style_type="none" sep_color=""] Learn to Waltz DVDs [/fusion_title][fusion_products_slider picture_size="auto" cat_slug="waltz-dvd" number_posts="4" carousel_layout="title_on_rollover" autoplay="yes" columns="3" column_spacing="" scroll_items="" show_nav="yes" mouse_scroll="yes" show_cats="no" show_price="no" show_buttons="yes" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" /][fusion_title margin_top="25px" margin_bottom="30px" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" size="1" content_align="center" style_type="none" sep_color=""] All Waltz DVDs [/fusion_title][fusion_text] Toni Redpath & Michael Meade American style waltz and the country western waltz use a considerable amount of open position movements. The waltz uses rise and fall technique to give it a lilting action. The dancer flexes into the one count preparing to rise moving from heel to ball of the foot then steps onto the ball continuing to rise on count 2 reaching the highest part of the rise on count three and lowering to a neutral position at the end of three. Ohio Star Ball 2015 - American Smooth Waltz Show Dance 2 [/fusion_text][fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MPavovKw2w" alignment="" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" /][fusion_text] Kyle & Allie Spinder Waltz Rhythms Waltzes use mostly two rhythms, step on every beat or step on the first beat of three and hold for the next two beats called hesitation waltz. However, waltz dancers do use syncopations for some patterns where they split the beats with timings like 1&23. The waltz is unique in that it is a smooth dance composed of three beat rhythms. How to Waltz - Underarm Turn [/fusion_text][fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjFR9E5CHaM" alignment="" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" /][fusion_text] Kristina Reese & Aaron Mitchum Waltz Patterns Every style of waltz includes left and right turning box steps, progressive steps and pivots plus some styles include underarm turns and other patterns. Box steps can turn up to a 1/2 turn either left or right, sometimes called reverse and natural turns, respectively. In addition, a weaving action is used to progress around the floor where dancers head toward the wall or center of the floor. American Bronze Waltz Routine DVIDA [/fusion_text][fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A8NU-ME6Bw&t=14s" alignment="" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" /][fusion_text] Michael Mead & Toni Redpath Waltz Dance Positions Waltz dance positions include closed, open, two hand, cross hand, promenade, outside partner, parallel, shadow and other dance positions. Viennese Waltz The Viennese waltz is the original waltz and is considerably faster than the slow waltz. It originated in Vienna, Austria in the mid-nineteenth century along with Strauss waltz music. How to waltz - Viennese waltz [/fusion_text][fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wMoB3WQ900" alignment="" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params=" &rel=0" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" /][fusion_text] American Smooth Viennese waltz progressive [/fusion_text][fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcUMNC3HCJg" alignment="" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" /][fusion_text] Toni Redpath & Michael Meade International Waltz There are five International style ballroom (standard) dance genres including quickstep, foxtrot, tango, Viennese waltz and waltz. The waltz is also called the slow waltz and the English waltz. The International style waltz is popular at dancesport competitions worldwide. Also, this form of waltz is the preferred style in Europe, Japan and other countries outside of the United States. Alternatively, the U.S. has both American and International style waltz. However, the International is almost exclusively used in dancesport and competitive dancing while the American style is used socially as well as in competition. The International style of waltz maintains contact throughout the dance and consists of only closed position patterns, whereas other styles use both open and closed movements. Patterns include right and left turning boxes referred to as natural and reverse turns respectively, whisks, pivots, weaves, telemarks, spin turns, fallaways, hovers, chasses and other patterns. International Waltz Performance @WSSDF 2010 [/fusion_text][fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATBjvqzPl3k" alignment="" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" /][fusion_text] Victor Fung & Anastasia Muravyeva International Waltz Performance Final Solo 2015 [/fusion_text][fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqN3ig5acFg" alignment="" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" /][fusion_text] Victor Fung & Anastasia Murayeva Country Western Waltz The country western waltz is a popular dance genre in county dance clubs and country western competitions. Moreover, the country waltz is similar to the American style waltz. Also, the Cajun waltz uses similar movements. Generally, the country waltz moves in a linear progressive style and uses turns, wraps and spins like the country two step. How to Waltz - Country Western Style [/fusion_text][fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeOGSFoEbSc" alignment="" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" /][fusion_text] Kurt Sensor Cajun Waltz How to Waltz - Cajun Style [/fusion_text][fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i061KvhKYzI" alignment="" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" /][fusion_text] Cal & Lou Courville Other forms of waltz Other forms of waltz include an Irish waltz, Scandinavian, Peruvian, Mexican, Cajun, Cuban, Venezuelan, Valse Musette, cross-step waltz, Alsace, Estonian and other regional styles of waltz dancing. Waltz Tempi Waltz music is unique due to its 3/4 meter. According to the National Dance Council of America (NDCA) waltz music is 84-90 beats per minute (BPM's) for International style waltz and 90-96 beats per minute for American style waltz. In addition, Viennese waltz tempo is 162-174 beats per minute. Waltz Music There is a large variety of waltz music due to the many different styles of waltz. For instance, there is country western waltz music, Viennese waltz music plus International and American style waltz songs. Waltz music is composed in 3/4 timing with three beats per measure. It consists of a strong accented first beat followed by two weaker beats. Resources CentralHome.com Dance Steps Waltz Hollywoodballroomdc.com Recommended Tempos for Dance Music DanceTime.com Waltz Dance Wikipedia Waltz Dance Page Waltz And Such FAQ's [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

In this article, we feature an array of top online swing dance lessons selected from across the web. In addition, our goal is to include every type of swing dance genre . Also, we include different levels of instruction and a variety of swing dance teachers. Swing Dance Lessons The term, swing dance, serves as a broad inclusive term for many different types of dance. Moreover, swing dancing is part of a culture of dance that has spread around the world. Furthermore, as it traveled it evolved into different forms by region and/or country. Also, labels for the dances changed over time. For instance, in recent years many refer to single rhythm East Coast swing as jitterbug. In the twenties and thirties, this term meant something different. Boogie Woogie Dance Lessons (aka Rock n' Roll) Boogie Woogie 6 count basic moves [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOcjYwVC1k0" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] by Markus & Jessica Boogie Woogie Basic Turns [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuCbqs0Mcy0" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 t" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Sondre and Tanya Country Swing In addition, country western circles developed a fast four count swing, sometimes called country swing or rodeo swing. Country Swing For Beginners [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvQ8qmdWx1E" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Hunter @ Show Her Off 2015 East Coast (triple rhythm) swing dance lessons Basic Swing Dance Steps [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA4iYUyWyXw" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 t" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Kristina Reese & Aaron Mitchum (Howcast) Triple Swing (Alternating Turns, She - He) [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHL6QdpJnng" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Robert Royston & Nicola Royston (Howcast) East Coast Swing Bow Tie (Pretzel) [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqxfR2yoYyQ" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 t" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Robert & Nicola Royston (Howcast) Jitterbug Swing Dance Lessons (East Coast Swing single rhythm) The term, jitterbug (dance), originated in the early part of the twentieth century. Also, it referred to dancers that seemed to have the jitters . In addition, it was used to refer to a style of dancing with a frenetic energy. Eventually, in recent decades it is often used to refer to single rhythm East Coast swing . Jitterbug Dance Lesson - Intricate Hand Motions [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v32UfkQR4Pw" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] John Hill, dance instructor Jitterbug Beginner Dance Lesson [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNc74lyfYHM" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Motion Lifestyle Jive Dancing Lessons In Europe, swing dancing developed into jive, a ballroom form of swing, and boogie woogie. Additionally, in recent decades a new form of jive developed called modern jive or ceroc. Jive Basic Step [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMilE769YY8" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Kristina Reese & Aaron Mitchum (Howcast) Jive Whip Step [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aduj861nX3I" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Kristina Reese & Aaron Mitchum (Howcast) International Jive Intermediate Patterns [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hql-sR3F8zM" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Andrew Cuerden & Viktoriya Wilton Lindy Hop Dance Lessons In the United States the original swing dance was the Lindy Hop. Eventually, it evolved into other forms of swing like East Coast swing, shag and West Coast swing. Lindy Hop Dance Lessons Level 1 [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um0VleA8jRE" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Frankie Manning & Erin Stevens Lindy Kick Variations [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt64jIZH8GU" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] John Hill, dance instructor Modern Jive (ceroc) Modern Jive for Beginners [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzTHTwf7TNU" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] JiveCrazy.com Modern Jive - Intermediate Moves [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0rdtOoe5WA" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Keith & Alison Poynton Smooth Modern Jive - Beginners Routines [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVNj5MvNwOo" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Andy & Sue McGregor Shag Dance Lessons Carolina Shag Swing Dance Lessons - Basic Step [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W02njc9B3Hs" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Dance instructors, Alonzo Boschulte and JaeLynn Fulks Carolina Shag Turn Variations [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHwg0LdRhHs" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Charlie Womble & Jackie McGee Collegiate Shag (Swing) Beginners Basics [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrZNZ0YyYTI&index=2&list=PL1u6hKGUfJ-beBjTNuoN5JIip8xkgMGEy" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Johnny "Blue Jeans" Lee West Coast Swing dance lessons In the nineteen sixties, older styles of swing developed into the Western swing. However, later the name changed to West Coast swing. West Coast swing beginners basic steps [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKcamMuk3sA" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0 " hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Brian & Megan @ West Coast Swing Online Intermediate to Advanced Patterns [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLAp-4fJK8k" width="600" height="315" autoplay="false" api_params="&rel=0" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class=""][/fusion_youtube] Brian & Emily @ West Coast Swing Online Resources HowCast West Coast Swing online

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Learn How to Waltz
Learn How to Waltz

Learn How to Waltz

Learn how to waltz features select waltz lessons online!

2018-03-13T01:33:19+00:00By Pattie Wells|Categories: Dance|Tags: dance lessons, viennese waltz, waltz|

Swing Dance Lessons
Swing Dance Lessons

Swing Dance Lessons

Top online swing dance lessons selected from across the web featuring different swing styles and teachers.

2017-08-20T00:47:26+00:00By Pattie Wells|Categories: Dance|Tags: dance lessons, Swing Dance, swing dance lessons|

Complete Guide to Wedding Dance Lessons Anywhere
Complete Guide to Wedding Dance Lessons Anywhere

Complete Guide to Wedding Dance Lessons Anywhere

A Complete Guide to Wedding Dance Lessons answers the most frequently asked questions about wedding dance lessons, wedding first dance, father-daughter dance, mother-son dance, wedding party and dancing at the reception.

2017-06-27T19:19:51+00:00By Pattie Wells|Categories: Dance|Tags: dance lessons, wedding dance|