Waltz steps

[eloimachado]

Hello,

I'm learning Vianense Waltz starting with right foot forward and left foot backward. Nevertheless, I'm looking some web sites where I found exactly the opposite.

Could someone please clarify which one is correct?

Tks,
Eloi

[Porfirio Landeros]

Both are correct... Man starting with his right foot and turning to the right is called a "Natural Turn", and starting with the left and turning to the left is called a "Reverse Turn".

The funny thing is that in American Style, they teach you to go left first, and in International it's to the right first (which is why it's called Natural ;)).

[caityrosey]

For me, the reverse turn has always felt more "natural" :)

[Egoist]

Both are correct... Man starting with his right foot and turning to the right is called a "Natural Turn", and starting with the left and turning to the left is called a "Reverse Turn".

The funny thing is that in American Style, they teach you to go left first, and in International it's to the right first (which is why it's called Natural ;)).

I have never seen VWaltz taught starting with the Natural turn. That is something some competitive couples pick up later.

BTW, it is not called Natural because it is taught first (which I also already disputed).

[Porfirio Landeros]

I have never seen VWaltz taught starting with the Natural turn. That is something some competitive couples pick up later.

BTW, it is not called Natural because it is taught first (which I also already disputed).Hmmm, maybe it was the first International figure that was taught to me because I already had an American-style background, and they knew I could go left ;)

Yeah, I agree, it's really called Natural for other reasons... it is the best position for weight changes and swing action when moving down the floor. In fact, even though I've had more experience with the reverse/left turn through the years, the Natural does really feel more natural when taking advantage of how parters can contribute to each others' momentum.

[redhead]

Hmmm, maybe it was the first International figure that was taught to me because I already had an American-style background, and they knew I could go left ;)


It was taught to me first too whne I've never danced VW before (Intl).
(and there is nothing natural about ballroom dancing anyway ;)

[Egoist]

Hmmm, maybe it was the first International figure that was taught to me because I already had an American-style background, and they knew I could go left ;)



Wait. Are you talking about Vienesse Waltz, or just Waltz? The first figure taught in Waltz is, indeed, usually the natural turn.

[Porfirio Landeros]

Wait. Are you talking about Vienesse Waltz, or just Waltz? The first figure taught in Waltz is, indeed, usually the natural turn.I was talking about my experience with VW... the title of this thread probably should be called Viennese, but I didn't name it ;)

[eloimachado]

I was talking about my experience with VW... the title of this thread probably should be called Viennese, but I didn't name it ;)

How many kinds of Walz exist? I just know two types:
- vianesse waltz
- english waltz (or slow waltz)

[Joe]

Vietnamese Waltz.

[redhead]

mexican waltz

[Porfirio Landeros]

mexican waltzWouldn't that be everytime I waltz? Oh wait, excuse me, that's Mexican-American waltz ;)