Have you always wanted to dance Waltz, but have been hesitant to try? In this guide learn how to dance the waltz box which is the foundational step of Waltz.
How to Dance the Waltz Box
Waltz Timing
Waltz is a slower tempo dance. The timing for Waltz is 3/4 and is counted 1, 2, 3.
The waltz box takes 2 measures to complete and can be counted 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Footwork
Leader’s Footwork:
- Front Half of Box Step: Left foot foward, Right foot to the side and then close the left foot to the right foot and change weight.
- Back Half of Box Step: Right foot back, Left foot to the side and then close the right foot to the left and change weight.
Follower’s Footwork:
- Back Half of Box Step: Right foot back, Left foot to the side and then close the right foot to the left and change weight.
- Front Half of Box Step: Left foot foward, Right foot to the side and then close the left foot to the right foot and change weight.
Check out the video below to learn how to dance the waltz box.
What to learn more American Waltz steps?
See Full Step List
- Waltz box
- Box with Underarm Turn to Right
- Change Step
- Right Box Turn
- Front to Front and Back to Back side changes
- Balance Steps
- Hesitation Step with Turn
- 5th Position Breaks
- Open Break with Underarm Turn
- Cross Body Lead
- Turning Rock
- Closed Twinkle
- Twinkle with Promenade Chasse
- Reverse Turn
- Natural Turn
- Natural Spin Turn
- Grapevine
What is the best music to dance Waltz to?
Waltz music is generally slower then the faster tempos of rhythm dances.
Check out this spotify playlist for some Waltz music ideas.
