learn how to waltz

I’m not a very good dancer, not graceful, not lithe, but my mother was patient and ran me through the basics. That’s all I needed to get my confidence going, and to be able to learn the tango and other ballroom dances. It’s fun, and once a person starts, it’s footwork that one can never forget. Sure, you might not remember all the steps to the tango, but after learning how to waltz, without thinking, your feet will always go “1-2-3, 1-2-3”.

Since I started swing dancing I’ve wanted to learn to waltz/ballroom dance. It wouldn’t have to be anything fancy. I just enjoy learning different dances.

I wanted to do this since I saw a dancintg competition on channel 11 or PBS. It looked so cool but yes I know they’re professionals,yes I have no experience, but will I eventually dip my husband at my wedding,YEs>

Ok, so I found this video about waltzing (http://www.monkeysee.com/play/1401-how-to-waltz) and it helped, but how do I take practice skills and turn them into actual moves on the dance floor (that don’t make me trip into the band)?

I want to waltz, on a hardwood dance floor with beautiful lighting and an orchestra playing the music. This I’ve always dreamed about since I was a little girl. Does anyone know where I can take lessons in NYC?

Would greatly appreciate it…

Oh, man. I love waltz. I’d do so much to learn it. I would do anything to learn amercian waltz… this is certainly my dream.

lotte taught me at the 2007 formal! she’s a great ‘waltzer’! haha
i kept stepping on her feet, i guss it dosn’t only happen in the movies! haha

Despite my lack of time, I started a ballroom dancing class where we’ll be learning the waltz, rumba and cha cha. The waltz is the hardest dance of the three and my teacher decided to start with it first (We rotate through three of the dances in a two hour period); so I’m happy to say that I got better as the night went on :) More details very soon when I have more time.

My husband and I took dancing lessons to learn how to dance for our wedding reception and it was really worth the money. We looked great out on the dance floor and we even got a dance choreographed for our first song. It gave us both more confidence knowing that all eyes were on us and we looked like pros.

I have been ballroom dancing for about 6 months now. One of my favourites is the waltz. You can either stay to the school standards or free-style. I enjoy free-styling the most, it allows you to move the way you feel. With some classical pieces you can really get lost in the moment and literally become one with the music. Dancing with the a great dance partner also helps you loose yourself. It’s quite an experience, and so much fun too do. Learn the basics, everything else follows. 1,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3. 1,2,3. .... A great way to meet and make terrific friends.