Slow Waltz the technicalities

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dakshithaw

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Hi !

I want to learn the technicalities of the slow waltz ( i.e - rise and fall , foot work , swing , what precedes each figure , what follows each figure , etc ) .

My teacher is awesome , but I'd prefer to do some home work my self .

Any suggestions on books / web sites ?

Cheers ,
Dakshitha :peace:
 
Ballroom Dancing by Alex Moore (general bookseller)
Ballroom Technique, ISTD (ballroom store)

The first is more descriptive, the second official and slighly more current, but not to any degree of real importance if not competing, and harder to obtain.
 
"Modern Ballroom Dancing" by Victor Silvester is a fairly decent beginner's book. Of course Alex Moore's "Ballroom Dancing" is arguably the Bible for all things International Standard.

Those are the two I utilize on a religious basis for myself, and would highly recommend them to anyone else looking to get better.
 
Welcome. You have an interesting name, has a swear word in it.

Anyways, have you considered DVDs as well? There are plenty to choose from on the Internet.
 
waltzguy said:
Welcome. You have an interesting name, has a swear word in it.

Anyways, have you considered DVDs as well? There are plenty to choose from on the Internet.
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Oh you wouldnt believe the number of forums where I have to skip the last few letters of my name to register ! ! !

Anyways , thanks a lot guys . Your suggestions , google and bit comet solved my problem .


Any suggestions for international latin dancing ? My instructor is the type that tries to make you think than to spoon feed , so I have a lot of home working to do ;)
 
For Latin, Walter Laird's "Technique of Latin Dancing" is the equivalent of what Alex Moore's book is to Standard students. Victor Silvester's book covers both Latin & Standard, though not quite in as much depth as the Moore or Laird texts. It should be noted that several changes have occurred in DanceSport since the publication of both books, however every change that has occurred has the techniques laid down in these books for a basis. (One major change, let's say, is the Cha Cha Chasse the beat value going from 1/2 1/2 1 to 1/2 1/4 1). But for steps, foot-work and a truly analytical and philosophical approach to dance, Moore's and Laird's texts are what you need.

In regard to DVD instruction, I would highly recommend 'The Dancer's Bible' from Luca and Loraine Baricchi. It's worth every cent you'll spend on it, and while fairly useless for figure learning, it is essential for posture, balance, movement and connection with one's partner. If you're looking for figures, though, I think any DVIDA DVD will suffice. If you go to their website and browse, you'll find what you need.
 
Josh said:
I have no idea what you are talking about? And where did the other 1/4 of a beat go?
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Oops... my mistake with the keyboard there, didn't even see that til now. Apologies about that.
I meant 1 (Cha) 1/2 (&) 1 (Cha)
 
Br0nze said:
Oops... my mistake with the keyboard there, didn't even see that til now. Apologies about that.
I meant 1 (Cha) 1/2 (&) 1 (Cha)
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The standard cha cha chasse has been since the beginning, as far as I know, 1/2, 1/2, 1 (half, half, whole), and I don't see a change coming anytime soon :-)
 
O boy. Then either all I've been taught is wrong, or there is a terrible misunderstanding in my brain. It's probably the latter...

Edit: Upon further reflection, I figured out where the misunderstanding was stemming from, so please disregard all I've just foolishly said. A gigantic *open mouth, insert foot* moment if ever one existed.
 
Thanks for the 2nd suggestion as well .

And for anyone who might visit this discussion in the future , all the books recommeneded here can be yours with g00gle and bitc0met .

I love this free information era , dont you ;)
 
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