The history of the waltz began in the seventies of the eighteenth century. This dance appeared due to the cultural heritage of European peoples. The origins of the waltz can be found in the Czech dances Mathenik and Furiant. They were most often performed at all holidays. The roots of the waltz are visible both in the Austrian lindler and in the French volt.
The world-famous dance was finally formed and gained its greatest prosperity by the beginning of the nineteenth century. His homeland is the capital of Austria - Vienna. Quickly enough, the waltz became the 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, certain types of waltz appeared: French, English, Viennese, and others. A lot of songs are written to the rhythm of this graceful ballroom dance. 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.
The slow waltz owes its final formation to England. Its second name is "Waltz-Boston", but the real birthplace of this romantic dance is unknown.
The slow waltz was formed on the basis of the Viennese (classical), which was often criticized. Dissatisfaction caused him exhausting and fast pace, constant rotation, as well as indecently small distance between partners. Gradually, the waltz music became slower, a new kind of ballroom dance appeared. He was called "Boston." In another way - an American waltz. This dance was different from the classical one with longer and sliding movements, as well as slow turns.
After the formation of the Boston Club in England (1874), which was very influential in secular circles, a new kind of waltz began to appear. Subsequently, he was called slow. It is descended from the Boston Waltz.
Finally formed a gentle, graceful and beautiful dance in nineteen twenty-nine. History has not spared the merit of the dancers of Misty Albion. The significant contribution they have made to the development of such a dance as the slow waltz is appreciated. It has a second name. It is an English waltz. Currently, it is considered an independent dance. It is distinguished from the classic ballroom version by movements and music. A slow waltz is played to a changing rhythm. At the same time, the movements of the dancers are transformed. The technique of execution is also changing. Slow waltz implies wave-like, soft and gliding movements of partners. Its execution, despite the outward romance, requires strict discipline and high technical training.
Waltz is the most famous ballroom dance. Its performers acquire a beautiful and noble posture, as well as graceful movements. Moreover, they can put their skills into practice in any environment. The waltz is gorgeous and versatile. Moreover, mastering his technique is quite simple. Waltz is performed everywhere as a wedding dance. Not without any social party, as well as the celebration of anniversaries and various celebrations.