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Dancing With The Stars Dances: Viennese Waltz
Fast Facts:
The Waltz developed in Central Europe from the Austrian dance known as the Landler. The fast whirling of partners held as if in an embrace shocked polite society. The music of Johann Strauss and the famous ballrooms of Vienna popularized the faster version known as the Viennese Waltz.
Distinctive moves:
Sweeping turns that gracefully move around the floor characterize this dance. The Viennese Waltz is known for its rotational movement, which is simple and elegant.
There should be no foot rise on the inner turns.
Rotating and swinging spatial movements.
marigold:
Dancing With The Stars Dances: Waltz
Fast Facts:
Considered the mother of present day dances, the Waltz began in southern Germany in the 17th century. The popularity of the Waltz dance grew with the music of Johann Strauss and eventually blossomed in the 20th century. It is the basis for many dances and is popular today all over the world.
The basic components of Waltz are walking steps and side steps. "Rise and Fall" and "Body Sway" are some of the styling characteristics which make the simplest Waltz steps and patterns elegant and beautiful.
A sentimental and romantic dance, it is characterized by soft and round movements and its swing and flow.
Distinctive moves:
An action that must be visible at any competition level is the Waltz Pendulum action, an action comparable with the movement of a bell clapper. The Waltz must contain the right level of up-and-down swing in balance with the required spatial movement.
As in all dances, dancing from the supporting foot is essential. The "moment when" to start rising from your supporting foot is crucial in the Waltz.
There should be lots of rotation.
*** American Smooth Style:
On Dancing with the Stars the couples will be dancing an "American Smooth"-style Waltz. The American Smooth style means couples can break the traditional ballroom "hold" throughout the performance allowing more open movements, including under-arm turns. Think Fred and Ginger.
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Dancing With The Stars Partners:
Warren Sapp and partner Kym Johnson
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Dancing With The Stars Partners:
Toni Braxton and Alec Mazo
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Dancing With The Stars Partners:
Ted McGinley and Inna Brayer
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