Waltz Dance

The term "Waltz" originates from the old American word "walzen" which means to roll, turn, or to glide.

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Waltz dance once considered “Forbidden Dance” due to its close-hold and quick rotations.

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Waltz is a ballroom and folk dance in 3/4 time with strong accent on the first beat and a basic pattern of step-step-close.

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Modern form of Waltz was born in suburbs of Vienna and mountain regions of Australia.

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The original form of Waltz was first used by 13th century peasants in Germany.

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What is the timing of waltz dance?

• 1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4

• 1,2,3,1,2,3

• 1,2,3,4,5,1,2,3,4,5

Where does the term "Waltz" come from?

• Walszen

• Walzen

• Walsen

What is the basic pattern for waltz?

• Step-Step-Close

• Close-Step-Step

• Step-Close-Step

Waltz is the oldest of the current ballroom dances.

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2 composers who created phenomenal musics that the ¾ time waltz makes the popularity rise.

• Johann Strauss II and Franz Joseph Lanner

• Giacomo Antonio Perti and Jean-Féry Rebel

• Richard Leveridge and Azzolino della Ciaja