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DANCE WALTZ
To learn how to dance the waltz, it is enough to know two movements: the right turn and the "path". The "track" is quite easy to learn, so the most important thing is the turn. We will start with him. A full turn of the waltz (360 degrees) consists of two parts and is performed for two measures. The musical size of the waltz (one measure) is 3/4. This means that the waltz rhythm is a continuous repetition of counting: one, two, three; one, two, three... Before starting to learn to dance in pairs, everyone must learn the waltz turn on their own.
FIRST HALF TURN
(Count: "one, two, three")
Become a face along the movement, or, as they say, along the line of dance. Put your feet in the third position, that is, the heel of the right foot is attached to the middle of the foot of the left and the socks are turned to the sides, as shown in the figure. This extended position of the legs is called eversion. In the waltz, the legs must be in an eversion position at all times.
So let's start. Take a step forward with your right foot, starting to turn to the right (count: "one" - the first quarter), then step with your left foot, turn to the right even more, and now you are standing with your back along the dance line (count: "two" - the second quarter), pull the right leg to the left in the third position (count: "three" - the third quarter). This is the diagram of the first half of the turn.
Do it several times in a row, turning exactly 180 degrees each time. In order for this scheme to turn into a half-turn of the waltz, rise to the half-toes on the second step and lower at the end of the third step from the half-toes to the soles of both feet, ending the movement with a smooth, slightly noticeable squat. All steps should be light and gliding.
SECOND HALF TURN
(Count: "one, two, three")
You stand with your back along the line of dance. Legs in third position. Take a step with your left foot to the side (count: "one" - the first quarter), body weight on the left foot, there is no turn yet. Bring the right foot with the inside of the toe behind the heel of the left, that is, inverted (count: "two" - the second quarter), slowly turn on the half-toes of both legs to the right, so as to be facing the line of dance (count: "three" - the third quarter ). Check that the rotation should be swarmed 180 degrees. What we have now learned is the scheme of the second half of the turn.
Do this scheme again, but with the following conditions: the first step should go diagonally back and to the side (more to the side than back). At the same time, make sure that the left leg maintains an eversion position. On the second step, bringing the right foot with the toe behind the heel of the left, put it close (but not close, otherwise you will not be able to turn), so that the turn without additional prefixes ends in the third position.
In the final form, the turn is performed as follows: after the "skid" it is necessary to turn very smoothly, without any effort of the body, on half-fingers. Body weight is greater on the left leg. On the count of "three", as in the first half of the turn, you should lower yourself from the half-toes and slightly noticeably, gently sit down.
HOW TO MAKE A FULL TURN!
Stand facing along the line of dance, feet in third position. Make the first half of the turn (1st measure - count: "one, two, three"). You ended up with your back in the line of dance. Continue turning to the right, doing the second half of the turn you just learned. So you have returned to the starting position (2nd measure - count: "one, two, three"). Now you can start all over again: the first half, the second, the first again, etc. Practice well. First, about thirty times, turn very slowly, counting, then faster, even faster.
IT IS EASY TO TURN ONE, IT IS HARDER IN A PAIR
And this is true at first. Because mistakes, insecurities of one are transferred to another, and you go astray.
Team up for a waltz. The girl should face in the line of dance, the boy - with his back. This means that the girl will start the waltz from the right foot forward (from the first half of the turn), the boy starts from the left foot to the side (from the second half of the turn). Then the girl dances the second half of the turn, the boy the first, and so on. All the time at the same time they perform different halves of the turn.
Don't try to spin at a fast pace right away.
Pay special attention to see if you are backing out on the first step of the second half of the turn and if the first step is shortened on the right foot in the first half.
Remember that, circling in a waltz, you must always move forward along the line of dance. And for this, for each beat, you must turn exactly 180 degrees. The division of the waltz turn into two halves is purely arbitrary and should not affect the smooth and continuous character of the dance.
WE GO TO THE WALTZ "TRACK", AND THIS MEANS THAT THE MOST DIFFICULT IS ALREADY BEHIND
You can't dance the waltz, only spinning in one direction. This is both tiring and makes the dance monotonous.
This is where the path is needed.
Stand one at a time, facing along the line of dance and march to the music of the waltz, taking one step for each count (each quarter). This is unusual, but not difficult if you carefully listen to the music.
Pass again, but now on half-toes. The knees are tucked up, but not tense. The steps are small.
Now, every third count, try to gently lower yourself from the half-toes of the forward leg to the entire foot. At the moment when you lower yourself from the toes, the other leg is simultaneously brought forward.
"Track" is performed easily and smoothly. One "track" of the waltz takes three counts ("one, two, three" - one beat). Be careful not to take a big step on the first count. All steps of the "track" are the same size. In pairs, the partner most often makes a track, stepping back and starting with the left foot, the partner moves forward and starts with the right foot.
At first, it is best to build the whole dance like this: combine two full turns of the waltz (four measures) and four measures of the "track". In the future, you will spin more and less often go to the "track". So, for example, it is convenient to combine twelve measures of rotation and four measures of a track.
Well, how do you turn left? Exactly the same as to the right. All the same rules apply, but, of course, you start on the other foot and turn to the left. However, my advice is not to rush to the left turn. Move on to it only when you are good at circling to the right.
You are also probably wondering how to avoid dizziness. The most important thing is habit, but there is also a little secret: do not look around while dancing, and even more so at the floor or ceiling. Look only forward along the line of dance.
So, dance the waltz!
Anyone who has not danced the waltz at least once in their life has lost a lot. But do not be upset! It's never too late to learn new things! The most important thing in this business is diligence and desire. Val is danced at school evenings, concerts in memory of heroes, weddings and carnivals, at various concerts and performed at dance tournaments. It brings pleasure and gives everyone a great mood!
Step-by-step dance technique training
With the help of a waltz, you can express your feelings, open up, give your emotions to your chosen one. To learn how to dance the waltz beautifully, it is better to sign up for training courses, so the trainer will be able to control your movements and suggest how to perform unyielding movements.
Of course, you can independently master the waltz technique, the main thing is to be assertive, patient, learn and improve. First of all, you need to study the tempo of the waltz, listen to the music. Watch interesting video lessons, immerse yourself in the dance with all your heart.
Attention! During training, you can not make sudden movements; before they start, it is advisable to perform a warm-up to the music of the waltz.
How to learn to dance? Learning the movements
Waltz is based on 2 movements. Once you master them, you can move on.
Turn. When a couple dances a waltz, then the turn is carried out 360 degrees, it is performed according to the following scheme:
- Face the line of dance, feet in position 3, then take one step forward, starting with the right foot. This will be the time.
- After a step is taken with your left foot and you turn to the right, these are two
- When turning, you turn your back to the line of dance.
- Pull your right leg towards your left leg, put it in position 3. This is the final step.
- The movement is fixed.
This is a half turn, which means you turn 180 degrees, all movements should be done on half toes, and at the end of the measure, stand on your entire foot. On pumping the turn, you need to do a light squat.
All movements should be smooth, gliding and graceful.
The second half of the turn will be performed as follows:
- standing with your back to the line of dance in position three from the left foot, we begin to step to the side, this is one;
- until we turn out, and on the 2nd right leg we put the eversion;
- now you need to gently turn on your toes to the right side and, on the count of three, become facing the line of dance.
Now you need to fix the turn, keep your body weight on your left foot. After the body gets used to the movements, it is necessary to add tempo when performing this dance movement.
Was the first part of the training successful for you? Well, now you can move on to the dance in pairs. The girl starts the movement with the right foot, and the guy with the left, standing with his back to the line of dance. It turns out that she dances the first half of the turn, and he dances the second.
- At the initial stage, you do not need to shine with your knowledge and increase the pace of the dance, it is important to carefully monitor your legs in order to prevent the slightest mistake.
- In the dance, it is necessary to move forward to the line of dance, not to go in cycles in performing two parts of the turn, the movements should be smooth and soulful.
To study the waltz, it is enough to devote one hour a day, you need to carefully study the rhythm and move to the beat, mentally counting: one-two-three. In order for the dance to be harmonious, you need not be shy about your partner, touch him, gently hold his hand.
Do not confuse the position of the legs, with the right foot you go forward, and with the left - back and to the left. If the partner started dancing from the left foot, then the partner needs to pick up the beat and continue the dance from the right.
Nuances when performing a waltz
Hands
The right one is stretched forward, and the left one lies on the girl's waist, and she, in turn, freely puts her hand on the partner's shoulder.
Legs
Even if you are not yet confident in your movements, you should not concentrate on your legs, this is not accepted in the waltz, it is better to mentally count this way and try to easily rearrange your legs.
Chin
Raised high, directed away from the partner so that the dancer sees his right temple.
Face
There should always be a delightful smile on the face, without teeth, but with a sweet closed mouth, radiating warmth, light and spiritual harmony. And it’s okay that you step on your foot, this happens in dance, especially in the first lessons.
Shoes
It should be comfortable and soft, uncomfortable shoes can spoil the mood and the whole dance, as well as hurt the partner, with a carelessly performed turn.
Partner
You need to learn to feel every movement of your partner, then you will not have discord in movements.
These are the secrets of proper waltzing open to you. When you learn the waltz technique, you will stop running out of the room at the first sounds of a Strauss piece, but will feel a taste for elite balls, elegant tuxedos and lush evening dresses.
Important: in order to effectively master the skill of waltzing at home, you need to download a training video with step-by-step lessons in dance technique. Choose a partner with whom you can relax and feel the real rhythm of the waltz.
Good luck beginners!
Life is changing, views on music and fashion are changing, but the waltz has always been and will forever remain one of the favorite dances of the whole world. To comprehend the mystery of performing a waltz, you need to work hard on yourself, feel the melody, and not be embarrassed by your partner.
Let your heart beat to the rhythm of the waltz, and let your soul fly into the air like a singing bird. According to doctors, the waltz has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system, so we strengthen not only the skills of dance art, but also our health!
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Dance steps for waltz
The basic step for the waltz is the box step.It is named after the picture it creates on the floor (box or square) and forms the base dance. Stepthe window can be divided into two parts - the front half of the box and the back half of the box.Each half of the box has three steps - a step forward or backward, a step to the side, and a step to close the legs together. LThe ider starts with the left foot and performs the front half of the window, and then the back of the window half.The follower does the opposite - he starts with the right foot and performs the reverse half of the window, following the front of the window halfway. BThe basic pattern - the step box uses three points - slow, fast, fast, which are repeated twice to create a step box.Timing 1,2,3,1,2,3 or 1,2,3,4,5,6.When they dance waltz, someone has to lead and someone has to follow.Usually the man leads and the woman follows.
Waltz Basic Steps
Men's waltz steps:
Diagram of the basic waltz steps for the leader.
- Step forward with left foot
- Right foot step to the side to the right
- Place your left foot next to your right foot
- Step back on the right foot
- Step aside with your left foot
Ladies waltz steps:
And here is the box of steps for the follower:
- Step back on the right foot
- Left foot step to the left
- Place your right foot next to your left foot
- Step forward with left foot
- Step forward to the side with the right foot
- Place your left foot next to your right foot
Once you've mastered the basic gear box, it's time to start spinning.This will typically be a left turn (counterclockwise) and is called a left turn.It's pretty simple: with each half of the window, you turn 1/4 turn to the left.After two boxes (or four box halves) you will complete your turn and end up where you started.Then start all over again.
Nowadays, the waltz is widespread in all countries, including Russia. Waltz is played at almost every social event, it is considered mandatory at school graduations and weddings (which is why the dance was given the name "wedding"). That is why the ability to waltz and perform different combinations of waltz steps can be useful in our time. Waltz lessons, of course, should be taken from real dance teachers, but if this is not possible, and you need to learn the movements in a short time, you can use our publication. The dance is elegant and easy to perform, and in this article, we'll take a look at how to do the Waltz steps for beginners.
Waltz history
The waltz is a classic pair dance whose origins go back to the end of the seventeenth century. The name comes from the German walzer - "to spin". Despite the fact that the dance appeared in Germany and was considered peasant, it was first performed in Europe, in Vienna. In Austria, he gained fame among the nobility. At that time, dance was not just an element of art, it was a must for performance among the aristocracy. Waltz lessons were taught from an early age to girls and boys who belonged to the nobility.
From the beginning of the nineteenth century, the dance spread rapidly throughout Europe and became more and more diverse. New types and combinations of waltz steps appeared, in many countries a modified version was considered a national dance. At the beginning of the twentieth century in England, such a well-known form as the slow waltz began to be performed. Despite its incredible popularity, any deviation from the classical style was negatively perceived by the old European aristocracy. In Russia, the appearance of dance coincided with the reign of Catherine II and Paul I. At first, the waltz was not approved by the rulers and the nobility, it was even banned, but over time it also gained fame. However, the waltz underwent special changes after the Second World War. In the dance, the basic character of movement, steps and turns has changed, but there are more opportunities for the development of dance figures.
Waltz variations
Despite the fact that the Viennese waltz, which is performed with fast side steps, is considered the ancestor of the dance, its other variations are also very common in the world. In total, there are about two hundred and fifty types of this dance. The most famous options are:
- English (slow) waltz.
- Viennese (fast) waltz.
- Russian waltz (waltz in two steps).
- Figure waltz.
- Japanese waltz (mitriso waltz).
- Argentine waltz (tango).
Basic provisions
Waltzing is quite simple if you understand how to dance correctly. Waltz steps are carried out according to a certain pattern. First of all, imagine a square - you will move along such a trajectory during the dance. The dance is led by a man, his left hand should be on the partner's waist, and his right hand should be holding her hand. The woman's left hand rests on the man's shoulder. The movement in the waltz begins with the right foot, ends with the left and proceeds counterclockwise. But do not forget that the woman moves in the opposite direction of the man, that is, her steps are made clockwise and start with the left foot. The main step of the waltz is the side step, it is very easy to learn, but remember that for a beautiful performance of the dance, the steps must be light and sliding. To do this, first slide with the ball of your foot, then go to the toe and only then lean on the entire foot. The first step is big, the second and third are small. The movements should be relaxed and smooth, and do not forget to smile, then you will achieve the desired effect.
Scheme of movements
The movements of this dance consist of a path and a turn. Surely you have heard that the musical size of the dance is three-part, that is, in the waltz, the steps are carried out in 3/4 (3/8, 6/8 variations are possible), that is, under the count of 1-2-3. There are three steps per beat. The turn is made in two cycles. During the first measure for the first beat, the dancer takes a step back with his right foot, along an imaginary line of dance, and by the beginning of the second measure turns his back to it.
During the second measure, the performer returns to his original position, thereby performing a 180-degree turn. It is recommended to perform a turn on the half-fingers, so it is easier to deploy the body. A walkway is just a way for a waltz couple to move from one place to another. The movement is performed in the same way, in the rhythm of 1-2-3, with small side steps.
The most popular of all types of dance, but at the same time, very light and simple, the waltz remains an integral part of many evenings to this day. If earlier people simply needed to know all his tricks, steps and beats, now many have forgotten what it is. Of course, in order to start learning this pair dance, you need to find a suitable partner who also wants to waltz correctly. However, if you could not find such a person, there is nothing wrong with that, just dance alone. Try to start learning now by following the instructions in this article.
How to learn to dance the waltz: side steps
The whole dance is performed with small side steps. They should not be too mincing, but not large either, since it is inconvenient for a girl to take a big step, and it may not look very aesthetically pleasing from the outside.
Look at the diagram of the most common step below. You can easily repeat it just by looking at the picture, but for a more accurate repetition, read the algorithm:
- The starting position is in the upper left corner of the diagram. The numbers are the step numbers in sequence, the letters correspond to the left and right foot, where L is left, R is right.
- You take the second step with your right foot to the right side and only then transfer your left foot. You are again standing in the starting position with both feet.
- Stepping back is a little different. You step with your right foot back, while moving at a slightly slower pace than usual. You only bring your left foot back a little, but do not leave it next to your right, but put it immediately to your left.
- Now move your right foot and you will be in the starting position.
- Stepping forward happens exactly the same, just in a mirror projection. You bring your left foot forward and bet.
- Slightly bring your right foot forward, but do not leave it next to your left, but immediately put it to your right.
Learn to perform this square smoothly and in a row.
How to learn to dance the waltz: smooth movements
As soon as you manage to clearly execute the algorithm described above, you can proceed to the next step, namely, moving around the hall.
In a classic waltz performance, your movement should describe a triangle. This may seem complicated at first glance, but in fact, you just have to make a small turn in those moments when you bring your foot to an angle. By slightly changing the angle of your direction, you will just describe a triangle with your partner.
If it's really difficult for you, try to draw a small triangle on the floor and move along it with the side step studied in the first paragraph of the article.
Having mastered the movement, try to add new elements:
- Scroll the partner through yourself.
- Maneuver your pace by slowing down where you need to move your foot.
- Having mastered the movement of the triangle, try to move in different directions.
How to learn to dance the waltz: possible mistakes
As a beginner, it will be difficult for you to keep track of everything that happens to your body at once. Agree with your partner to monitor each other and correct when necessary.
- Posture is one of the most important parts of the waltz. Your back should be straight and your elbows should be straight. The girl should gently put her hand on the palm of her partner and take him by the shoulder.
- Don't look down. It is clear that you want to follow the movement of the legs, but this is out of the question, as it completely spoils the look of the couple.
- Watch how your partner moves, otherwise you risk stuttering and stepping on each other's toes.
- Be polite and keep a smile on your face.
As soon as you start to succeed, you will get a taste of this dance and be able to feel a little more relaxed and confident.