LESSON: 2

WALTZ
WALTZ
Waltz is one of the influential dances that was derived from German
term waltzen, which means “to roll” or “to turn”. It is a partner dance
that requires sliding and gliding movements. It became popular in
Vienna, Austria and spread across Europe because of its even beat and
appealing melody.

Rhythm of Waltz
Waltz is known by its three-count tempo. The music has three beat per
measure with a count of 1-2-3.
 BOX
Count
1. Step L foot forward. Ct.1
2. Step R foot sideward. Ct.2
3. Step L foot close to R foot. Ct.3
4. Step R foot backward. Ct.1
5. Step L foot sideward. Ct.2
6. Step R foo close to L foot. Ct.3
 LEFT TURNING BOX
1. Step L foot forward making a 90-degree angle away from the body. Ct.1
2. Step R foot sideward. Ct.2
3. Step L foot to R foot together. Ct.3
4. Step R foot backward making a 90-degree angle away from the body. Ct.1
5. Step L foot sideward. Ct.2
6. Step R foot to L foot together. Ct.3
*Repeat box to complete a circle of 360 degrees.
 OUTSIDE TURN
1. Step L foot forward. Ct.1
2. Step R foot sideward. Ct.2
3. Step L foot to R foot together. Ct.3
4. Step R foot backward. Ct.1
5. Step L foot sideward, then release R hand lead outside turn. Ct.2
6. Step R foot to L foot together. Ct.3
7. Step L foot forward away from the body at 90-degree angle. Ct. 1
8. Step R foot sideward. Ct.2
9. Step L foot to R foot together. Ct.3
10. Step R foot backward away from the body at 90-degree angle. Ct.1
11. Step L foot sideward. Ct.2
12. Step R foot to L foot together. Ct.3
INSIDE TURN
1. Step L foot forward. Ct.1
2. Step R foot sideward. Ct.2
3. Step L foot to R foot together. Ct.3
4. Step R inside foot forward. Ct.1
5. Step L foot sideward. Ct.2
6. Step R foot to L foot together. Ct.3