Long-Steps currently teaches the Modern Waltz periodically during our Adult Classes and by Private Tuition. You do not need a partner to learn the dance, your instructor will dance through it with you. Even if you have never danced before, we will show you how. We’ll take you through all the steps from scratch. Danced to 3/4 timing, this is one for the romantics. It got faster, it got slower, it got closer, it almost disappeared entirely, and finally in the 1920s it developed into the beautiful dance that we know today. Starting out its life as a folk dance in the 18th century, it caused a scandal in the 19th when it adapted to a hold where the man put his hand on the lady’s waist. Watching a couple do those classic slow turns around each other in the romantic Waltz, you wouldn’t think this dance would have such a rocky history. It is great for the dancer who likes to move around the floor and work together with their partner to embody the spirit of each dance. Modern Ballroom is a very rewarding dance style to learn. While these dances now often conjure up images of men in suits and women in long gowns gliding around the floor with ease and grace, it was not always so.
The Modern Ballroom dances as we know them today all stem from Europe and North America with intriguing, and sometimes sordid, histories. Such a close connection allows, with practice, a comfortable and responsive lead and follow action giving rise to the amazing shapes and figures synonymous with the style. In this position, leader and follower are connected at the hip.
The leader’s right hand sits on the follower’s left shoulder blade while their left hand holds the follower’s right the follower’s left hand rests lightly on the leaders upper right arm. In contrast, the Tango is referred to as a “Placement” dance, a style in which the foot is picked up and placed on the floor with each step - but not in a Ministry of Silly Walks kinda way.Īll Modern Ballroom dances are danced in what is called a “closed” hold. The swing dances have many common traits, the most notable being that the feet remain in constant contact with the floor - with the exception of adding some styling and flair of course. The Modern Waltz, Quickstep, Slow Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz are all referred to as “Swing” dances, in reference to the action of the foot as it passes under the body from one step to another. These dances that are great social or stepping-stone options for dancers to use, and can also be used for some Pre-Stream and Stream 1 awards. But, Long-Steps also teaches Slow Rhythm, and Rhythm Foxtrot. These five dances are internationally recognised as the Modern Ballroom, or Standard dances for the purpose of competition and teaching diplomas. Modern Ballroom, is the term used to describe a collective of dances: Modern Waltz, Quickstep, Slow Foxtrot, Tango, and Viennese Waltz. How easy is to feel unnatural situations as normal when you are a long way from home.More On Modern Ballroom Modern Waltz | Quickstep | Rhythm Foxtrot | Slow Foxtrot | Slow Rhythm | Tango | Viennese Waltz Style, Beauty, and Grace
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