How To: Waltz for Beginners by Michael Thomas

[DEMAN885]

i have a high school dance soon haha

[giantsdude513]

Good because we have to waltz in gym tomorrow and now i know better

[o0Lilypinny0o]

my head spins as they spin.

[XXXconfetiXXX]

I'd rather waltz then just walk through the forest <3

[thomas2dance]

You do a Waltz to any music that has a multiple of 3 if it is slow enough: 3/4, 3/8, 6/8, 12/8 etc... If it is to fast for a Waltz then you dance a Vienesse Waltz.

[mageman2414]

what...? that isnt a 3/4 piece..... thats a 3/8 piece... or a 6/8 or 9/8 or 12/8.....strong down beat on one and then the 2 and three being weak would be a 3/8 piece

[RupertFilbert]

at the school dances, me and my friend keep wanting to waltz around the gym, we've failed up till now, but you better watch out school body. there be new dancers in town~ >8D

[tbarspears]

very good video....thanks

[animatedpheonix]

they are actually called pieces, not songs. But in any case, thanks for the video!

[ScopedPewPew]

In grade 10 last year we had to waltz in our gym class... I thought it SUCKED until we got to dance with the grade 11 girls ;P

[iluvu20013]

u talk wayyyyy tooo much you need to shutup and get to the danceing

[simonspurrier]

Good on-line lesson but diabolical footwork. Hints for tunes (latviandude) - Moon River, Three Times a Lady, Annie's Song, Last Tango in Paris (Yes, a waltz!!) and my favourite Edelweiss.

[AGoodLaDD17]

ahh thanks so much man you definitely saved my ass!

[Richiyado]

@latviandude

Try Owl City - Plant Life

This is kinda a basic waltz, a 1-2-3-1-2-3 type. Ignore or listen to the lyrics, but its pretty decent.

[latviandude]

I'm trying to find some typical Waltz songs. Any suggestions?

[spawnoryx]

Thank you sir



[08alexg]

this was a very good video

although if I'm going to Waltz I might want a partner

[femaleanimelover]

OMG IM IN THE SOUND OF MUSIC AND WE WALTZ, THIS IS HELPING ME OUT A LOT :)

[Respiteable]

I've watched a lot of your dances, and they're all very helpful, thanks a lot.

[koreanpop143]

Thank you for this! I get to waltz with someone very special to me and I'm absolutely clueless on waltzing or dancing at all, so I'm really grateful I have this video to help me learn. Thank you!

[musicgirl3617]

Hi, I came across a new Waltzing Classics CD last week and decided to purchase! I just wanted to share with you as its a great listen! You can check it out on the classic fm website...enjoy!

[katanamaru1]

Excellent! Thanks for the video!

[usrutledge]

Learning waltz now. Thanks for taking the time to show us how it's done!

[gammylt]

What isn't explained:the man leads and the lady follows. The correct pressure on the hands and shoulders is key to looking good. Also, the man always leads with the left foot first (and the right hand) - the woman with the right foot. (woman=right :) ). She should be putting light pressure with her left hand into his shoulder to get a very strong stance. Resistance is key and is achieved by keeping the shoulder, wrist and elbow firm. The other hands are at eye level of the shorter dancer.

[orangeee333]

@gammylt If you already know how to waltz, why are you watching this video? Just curious :)

[hansendesigns]

Connie has to also turn and go backwards, she rocks.

[carthius]

This for definitly s the best waltz video i have found on youtube... now if only i could get a partner to practice with... v.v

[jacquioe]

That was one of the best waltz lessons I have seen. As a choreographer, trying to teach people with no dance skills how to waltz, it was refreshing to see someone teach something besides the box step. Thanks.

[jarrethcutestory]

This is really good, thanks!

[johnlepped]

this looks complicated!

[MisoAmazingness]

i love the look your mom gives you when your dancing in the office. >.<

[embrenn365]

heyyyy i got it (keeps dancing)

[TiiSea]

I love how after every new thing he drags her back to the starting point. She looks like a little puppy.

[tomdabomb1004]

just kidding i will learn to waltz

[tomdabomb1004]

i think i'll stick to painting spacemarines and learn to waltz later

[lovebuckethead]

i just needed to touch up and this saved me

[Paul90896]

excellent for beginners.. i am on the ball

[Jesusremixer101]

Ugh... I can't seem to get it :( I hope my homecoming date docent mind I can't dance very well!

[encoreinferno]

aferim lan kel :)

great dance great lesson dudes.. thanx a lot !

[eireclover]

awesome!

[mld566]

I just want to learn it, in case someone may ask me to dance one day. :) Thank you.

[hickshrtg2012]

i have a quincenera party for spanish class and we have to waltz, thank you

[Jentue]

Cool! ...But now I gotta find a guy who's willing to try it with me. =P

[Forman6]

@Jentue lol

don't worry you will!

just take time:)

Now i gotta get my gf to try this lol.

we both dancing challenge.

us not too good dancing.too hard.

lol.

[JypsiMomma]

Thank you I think this is going to really help my husband and I get ready for the reception at the Blessing of our Marriage.

[121Ayame121]

Yay now i know how to waltz!

[evangeline5432]

@121Ayame121 I have waltz before. Its awesome and fun!

Just careful when your done it leave you dizzy! xD

[XxJazzJazzxX]

Thanks!! I needed to know how to waltz for a part in my school play...

[spainishgurl]

thanks it helped me and my partner out a lot

and you guys dance great

thanks again

[r00m89]

Great! Thanks!

[BuffyEmmoryDriscol]

Thank you :)