Archive for the 'waltz' Category

Why do partners look away from each other in waltz dancing (smooth dances in general)?

In most rhythm dances the partners face each other. In smooth dances they look away from each other. What is the history behind this development? Why?
Thank you for your answers but I am looking for the Historical origin of technique.
In most ballroom dancing you do a lot of twirling, and if you look away from [...]

How should I go about teaching my cat to waltz?

HE refuses to comply with all methods I have tried. Help please, and only serious answers.
i would suggest you give up the teaching and go to a shrink, i think that is more important, not only for you but for your cat. GET A LIFE!!!!

I need to find a cheap waltz choreographer in the bay area?

I’m going to have my quince soon and i need to find a choreographer for my waltz. does any here live near oakland/richmond/berkeley/emeryville area?
or maybe you know somebody that has done choreography
in a quince? please help!!!!
You should inquire at Allegro or Just Dance studios. They both teach variety of styles and have good dance teachers. [...]

Who was it in the audience that Bob Dylan recognised during the Last Waltz concert?

After I think his first song, Dylan points and smiles several times to a person(s) at the front of the venue. This is unusual behaviour for Dylan and I wondered who was there? Just saw a replay of the film yesterday hence the interest
Wasn’t it Ringo Starr? I think he was in the audience and [...]

What is a typical European Waltz chord progression?

The kind in european folk music with accordions.
That’s a very general question, which could refer to a lot of different types of music. But by and large because the waltz genre is usually popular in nature, and furthermore is often used for dancing to, the harmonies will mostly be quite simple. You can [...]

How do you do a waltz jump (ice skating) properly?

I’ve been skating for only a year:) haha but then I can’t really get the waltz jump that right>
Do you dance? It is basically a tour-jete on ice.
I had trouble understanding until my coach told me to imagine that I am jumping over a fence. Pick a line on the ice, and envision [...]

How does the waltz perpetuate individualist cultural ideals as opposed to collectivist ideals?

please help me to figure out the question above. Thank guys
you’re doing your own movement with your partner, as opposed to country dances and other collective dances where you all moved together. most dances weren’t in 3/4 time before the waltz came along, it didn’t develop in the same way as things like the sarabande.

what does it take to be failed on your waltz 8? How picky are they about the shape?

Also, if you scratch your toes on an edge is that an automatic fail?
I don’t think they are super picky, but they want it to be done fairly nicely. I would ask your coach what he/she thinks of your waltz 8 and ask them if they would think it in passing shape. Pretty much I’ve [...]

How can i teach myself how to do a waltz jump (figure skating)?

I am getting back into iceskating and i want to learn a waltz jump without lessons. i have a friend who can easily teach me but i wanted to do it independantly. can someone please tell me easy steps for me to teach myself? I posted a similair question last night but only one person [...]

Why is it illegal to lift a person when you dance the waltz?

i was watching dancing with the stars one night and carianaindia or something like that said that this couple had performed an illegal lift? what i want to know iz why is it illegal to lift someone during the waltz or something?(more details and explanation will give you the best answer)
They just decided to [...]