The Versatile Viennese Waltz

The Viennese Waltz embodies all the best elements of ballroom dancing. It has elegance, excitement, a fast pace, and an incredible history.

Oh, and it happens to be a lot of fun as well!

The Viennese Waltz is characterized by its fast tempo and sweeping turns, as the dancers glide across the dance floor to the dance’s 1-2-3, 1-2-3 beat. This creates a quick pace, with dancers moving together swiftly and elegantly.

That pace is one of the things that differentiates the Viennese Waltz from the traditional Waltz. The Viennese Waltz is danced at a faster tempo, with sharper turns and some fancier footwork. While the two are very similar, the Viennese Waltz can be an option for people looking for a more fast-paced and challenging dance.

A Dance for Beginners and Seasoned Dancers

Still, the fundamentals of the Viennese Waltz are not super complicated, which makes learning the basic steps fairly easy to learn for most new dancers. As you master the basics, you can start to add in more advanced steps such as turns and dips, adding your own style and flair.

That versatility makes the Viennese Waltz accessible to all skill levels, whether it’s someone completely new to ballroom dance lessons or a seasoned dancer.

Ready to Get Started?

The Viennese Waltz is the featured specialty series dance at Fred Astaire Boise Dance Studio for August. Don’t have a partner? That’s not a problem, since the Viennese Waltz is a very social dance and a great way to meet new people. Never had a ballroom dance lesson? Our certified instructors can help you learn the Viennese Waltz one step at a time at our dance studio in Boise.

Ready to get started? Take advantage of our new student offer or give us a call at (208) 514-0440 to schedule your first session!