WALTZ
The Basics of Waltz
The basic movement is a three-step sequence that consists of a step forward or
backward, a step to the side, and then a step to close the feet together. The
timing is the same for all steps, and the timing can be called out as Quick, Quick,
Quick, or, the step timing may be counted 1,2,3; 1,2,3. The first beat of each
measure is accented and this corresponds to the aggressive driving step that is
taken on count one. The waltz is a progressive dance that moves around the
dance floor following a line of dance. Progressive figures, turning figures, and
poses are characteristic of the dance.
The movement of waltz is characterized by the use of Sway, Rise, and Fall. The
rising and falling actions should be very smooth. Among advanced dancers, the
basic step drives aggressively and is reaching in nature. A nice step is a smooth,
confident, reaching step.
In proper character the waltz should be soft, gentle, and romantic. With long
sweeping movements, turning figures, and stylish poses, the Waltz is a dance
that commands attention.
The basic movement is a three-step sequence that consists of a step forward or
backward, a step to the side, and then a step to close the feet together. The
timing is the same for all steps, and the timing can be called out as Quick, Quick,
Quick, or, the step timing may be counted 1,2,3; 1,2,3. The first beat of each
measure is accented and this corresponds to the aggressive driving step that is
taken on count one. The waltz is a progressive dance that moves around the
dance floor following a line of dance. Progressive figures, turning figures, and
poses are characteristic of the dance.
The movement of waltz is characterized by the use of Sway, Rise, and Fall. The
rising and falling actions should be very smooth. Among advanced dancers, the
basic step drives aggressively and is reaching in nature. A nice step is a smooth,
confident, reaching step.
In proper character the waltz should be soft, gentle, and romantic. With long
sweeping movements, turning figures, and stylish poses, the Waltz is a dance
that commands attention.
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Syllabus
Bronze
Waltz Back whisk
Backward lock (IDTA: silver)
Basic weave
Chasse from PP
Closed changes
Closed impetus (IDTA: common figure)
Double reverse spin (IDTA: silver)
Hesitation change
Natural spin turn
Natural turn
Outside change
Progressive chasse to R
Reverse corte
Reverse pivot
Reverse turn
Whisk
Silver
Waltz Closed telemark
Cross hesitation
Drag hesitation (IDTA)
Forward lock (IDTA)
Open impetus
Open telemark
Outside spin
Turning lock
Weave from PP
Wing
Gold
Waltz Closed wing
Contra check
Fallaway natural turn (IDTA)
Fallaway reverse and slip pivot (IDTA: common figure)
Fallaway whisk (IDTA)
Hover corte (ISTD)
Left whisk
Running spin turn (IDTA)
Turning lock to R (IDTA: silver)
Bronze
Waltz Back whisk
Backward lock (IDTA: silver)
Basic weave
Chasse from PP
Closed changes
Closed impetus (IDTA: common figure)
Double reverse spin (IDTA: silver)
Hesitation change
Natural spin turn
Natural turn
Outside change
Progressive chasse to R
Reverse corte
Reverse pivot
Reverse turn
Whisk
Silver
Waltz Closed telemark
Cross hesitation
Drag hesitation (IDTA)
Forward lock (IDTA)
Open impetus
Open telemark
Outside spin
Turning lock
Weave from PP
Wing
Gold
Waltz Closed wing
Contra check
Fallaway natural turn (IDTA)
Fallaway reverse and slip pivot (IDTA: common figure)
Fallaway whisk (IDTA)
Hover corte (ISTD)
Left whisk
Running spin turn (IDTA)
Turning lock to R (IDTA: silver)