Arthur Murray Dance Schools Waltz Dance Lessons

The Waltz is known as “the mother of all dances,” originating hundreds of years ago in the 17^th century. The Waltz is one of the most famous dances, recognized instantly in scenes of elegant ballrooms, extravagant dresses, and high class aristocracy. Although these of high society do indeed enjoy the Waltz, anyone can learn and enjoy the dance that has been around for so many centuries. The Arthur Murray Dance School in Woodland Hills provides Waltz lessons for anyone willing to learn. People of all ages can enjoy the elegant Waltz dance style, performed to classic, elegant music at the Arthur Murray Dance School.

The professionals at the Arthur Murray Dance School are well versed in many different styles of the Waltz. The possibilities are endless when you take fun and exciting Waltz dancing lessons in Woodland Hills. The list of popular Waltz dancing lessons goes on and on, but here are a few of the more popular Waltz dancing lessons at the Arthur Murray Dance School that may be of interest to the prospective Waltz dance student.

• In contemporary ballroom dance, the fast versions of the waltz are called Viennese Waltz.

• International Standard Waltz has only closed figures; that is, the couple never leaves closed position.

• The American Style Waltz, in contrast to the International Standard Waltz, involves breaking contact almost entirely in some figures. For example, the Syncopated Side-by-Side with Spin includes a free spin for both partners. Open rolls are another good example of an open dance figure, in which the secondary partner alternates between the primary partner's left and right sides, with the primary partner's left or right arm (alone) providing the lead. Waltzes were the staple of many American musicals and films, including "Waltz in Swing Time," sung by Fred Astaire. (Source: Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waltz_dance)

Waltz dancing can be one of the most fun dance styles to learn when taking Waltz dance lessons at the Arthur Murray Dance School in Woodland Hills. The possibilities when taking Waltz dancing lessons with friends or loved ones can offer variety and excitement. The Waltz is a very elegant, formal dance, practiced at many high profile events. Balls and Ballrooms very commonly hold dances that feature the Waltz because of its popularity and long history. The Arthur Murray Dance School can help you be prepared for any high class event with a new repertoire of Waltz skills, taught by the talented professionals through Waltz dancing lessons. Be prepared for any high profile social event held in your town of Woodland Hills when you take Waltz dancing lessons at the Arthur Murray Dance School.

Other popular professional Ballroom dancing lessons are available from the Arthur Murray Dance Schools in Woodland Hills:

· Cha-cha Dance Lessons

· Disco/Hustle Dance Lessons

· Fox Trot Dance Lessons

· Merengue Dance Lessons

· Mambo Dance Lessons

· Rumba Dance Lessons

· Samba Dance Lessons

· Salsa Dance Lessons

· Tango Dance Lessons

· Swing Dance Lessons