Slow Waltz - History

The history of waltz began in the seventies of the eighteenth century. This dance came about thanks to the cultural heritage of European peoples. The origins of waltz can be found in Czech dances Matenik and Furiante. They were most often performed on all holidays. The roots of the waltz are seen both in the Austrian lindler and in the French volta.

The world-famous dance was finally formed and received its greatest flowering to the beginning of the nineteenth century. His birthplace is the capital of Austria - Vienna. Quite quickly the waltz became a favorite entertainment of secular circles and began to sound around the world. In each country, their own national elements were added to the dance. As a result, some types of waltz appeared: French, English, Viennese and others. In the rhythm of this graceful ballroom dance, a lot of songs are written. Music for waltz sounds in operetta, opera and cinema. And to this day it remains very popular, its performance is included in all world dance tournaments.

A slow waltz owes its final formation to England. His second name is "waltz-boston", but the real birthplace of this romantic dance is unknown.

Slow waltz was formed on the basis of the Viennese (classical), which was often criticized. Discontent caused his exhausting and fast pace, constant rotation, as well as an indecently small distance between partners. Gradually, the music of the waltz became slower, a new kind of ballroom dance appeared. It was called "boston". In another way, an American waltz. This dance differed from the classical by longer and sliding movements, as well as slow turns.

After the formation in England of the Boston Club (1874), which was very influential in secular circles, a new kind of waltz began to appear. Subsequently, he was called slow. It originated from waltz boston.

Finally, a tender, elegant and beautiful dance was formed in the year 1929. History did not pass by the merits of the dancers of the Misty Albion. The considerable contribution that they made to the development of such a dance as a slow waltz is appreciated. It has a second name. They are the "English Waltz". Now he is considered an independent dance. From the classical ballroom version it is distinguished by movements and music. Slow waltz is performed under a changing rhythm. At the same time, the movements of the dancers are transformed. The technique of execution also changes. Slow waltz implies undulating, soft and sliding movements of partners. His performance, despite the external romanticism, requires strict discipline and high technical training.

Waltz is the most famous ballroom dance. His performers acquire a beautiful and noble bearing, as well as graceful movements. At the same time, they can apply their skills in practice in any situation. Waltz is magnificent and versatile. Besides, it's quite easy to master his technique. Waltz is performed everywhere as a wedding dance. Any secular party, as well as the celebration of anniversaries and various celebrations, can not do without it.