How Do You Do The European Waltz Step?
The waltz is done to 3/4 tempo, as in “1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3.” The waltz is a very elegant ballroom dance. Imagine men in tuxedos and women in exquisite ball gowns, gracefully twirling around the floor, dancing in unison, as if they were one. There are various types of waltzes including the box waltz, the round waltz and the European waltz, which is described below. The European waltz differs from the box and round waltzes in that the dancers must make half turns. Step to the front on your left foot on the count of “1.” Your partner will step to the back on her right foot. Bring your right foot up to your left heel and step down on the count of “2.” Your partner will bring her left foot up to meet the heel of the right shoe on the count of “2.” Step on your left and make a one-half turn to the right. Your partner will step on the right foot and make a one-half turn to the left. This is done on the count of “3.” Step to the back on your right foot on the count of “1.” Your partner will step
