Country Western Waltz dance ClassesWestern Waltz Dance Lessons

The Country Western Waltz or just Western Waltz is progressive, moving counter-clockwise around the dance floor. Both the posture and frame are relaxed. The exaggerated hand and arm gestures of some ballroom styles are not part of Western Waltz. Couples may frequently dance in the promenade position, depending on local preferences. The Dance has a slight rise and fall and is done to 3/4 time music. (Wikipedia)

History

Likely developed and practiced during barn dances of the early settlers, the more relaxed western waltz position was a precursor to the square dance position

Schedule

for Western Waltz Dance Classes

 

Syllabus

Western Waltz Dance Class

*You can start with either (1a) or (1b) and a partner is not required.

Syllabus (1a)

Basic (in closed position)
Lady’s Single Right Turn
Lady’s Double Right Turn
1/2 Turns Right
Turning Basic Right
1/2 Turns w/Lady’s Right Turn Ending
Lady’s Right Turn w/Hand Change to Sweetheart Position
Lady’s Left Turn w/Hand Change to Closed Position
Lady’s Right turn w/Hand Change to Sweetheart Position with Free Spin Out
Lady’s Right turn into Cuddle on Lead’s Left Side
Lady’s Right turn to closed

Printable Version

Syllabus (1b)

Basic (in closed position)
Lady’s Single Left Turn
Lady’s Double Left Turn
1/2 Turns Left
Turning Basic Left
Lady’s Left turn w/Hand Change to Sweetheart Position
Lady’s Left Turn w/Hand Change to Closed Position
Lady’s 1.5 Left Turn into Side-by-Side Position on Lead’s Left Side
Lady’s 1.5 Right Turn to Closed
Lady’s 1.5 Left Turn into Side-by-Side Position on Lead’s Left Side with Free Spin Out

 

Music Selections

for the Western Waltz

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 Song Title

Could I Have This Dance

Their Hearts Are Dancing

Husbands And Wives

 Artist

Anne Murray

The Forester Sisters

Brooks & Dunn