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of The Waltz
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The Waltz is an elegant, smooth dance suitable for many social occasions and is often used as a wedding couple's first dance. The Waltz is performed in triple time by a couple, who as a pair, turn rhythmically around and around as they progress around the dance floor.
The basic rhythm is a unique 3/4 timing and a simple rhythmic pattern which blends with the music. The waltz is a smooth and graceful dance with long, flowing movements, characterized by a rise & fall motion. You start by learning the simple box step and stringing them together as you gracefully move around the dance floor in a counter-clockwise pattern.
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