The Waltz

Maintain a large elongated oval frame, keeping elbows up and level from one side to the next. Keep shoulders slightly forward of the torso, and maintain a solid but not rigid connection with your partner. The man's left hand should be at approximately the lady's eye level and his right centered on her shoulder blade. The lady's left hand should oppose the man's right shoulder. The lady should stand slightly the man's right, creating four distinct "lanes" for the feet to pass and allowing her to see over his right shoulder. Do not arch your back or look at your feet when dancing.

Step on the heel of the foot on a forward step, rolling over the toe and releasing the heel to the next step. Reach onto the toe on a backward step, rolling onto the heel and releasing the toe into the next step. Partners should direct their right feet in between their partner's feet, producing an offset which will allow for progressive motion. Keep feet close to the floor at all times with the exception of patterns that require otherwise.

The Waltz box will only allow dancers to move within a small circular box defined by the turning box step. Once dancers learn basic progressive motion, however, they will begin, as in other smooth dances, to move in a counterclockwise fashion around the ballroom, staying to the outer ring of the room. When traversing the ballroom, follow the line of dance as much as possible. Never travel against the line of dance or collisions will occur. Anticipate other couples on the floor and plan the dance accordingly.