How to dance English (Slow) Waltz?
English Waltz is all about gliding in a lively or conspicuous manner. It is soft, tight turns in long strides, smooth rises, and falls. Graceful and elegant, Waltz dancers glide around the floor almost effortlessly. At 28-30 measures per minute, the expressive quality of the music often invites very powerful and dynamic movement from dancers. The name of the dance comes from the German word "Walzer", which means spinning, turning. The basis of the waltz is the smooth, continuous circling of the couple with simultaneous movement around the dance hall. As a dance, a slow waltz can be danced not in a close position, which gives performers more freedom, improvisation, especially in solo turns and backs. Waltz is often chosen by newlywed couples for their Wedding celebration, which threw friends and parents into delight, amazement, and awe.
