Learning the Steps and Choreography

This month, we are introducing the Modified Waltz to you! This style is perfect for any songs with a fast 3/4 or 6/8 time signatures. Feel free to use our playlist to practice. As always, we encourage you to be creative with the moves that you’ve learned. You can mix and match the steps and create a dance pattern that both you and your partner enjoy. Have fun dancing!

Dance Demo

New Moves of the Month

Review these Steps

*Please note that we will dancing the Smooth Swing in the “waltz” timing.

Learn the Routine

Written Pattern

Intro (2 sets of 8)

Leader offers hand, walk towards center, Leader’s Face Loop (7,8)

Lean, Leader unwinds and step into Outside Partner Position

Modified Waltz 1 (4 sets of 8)

Hesitation Step (forward & back)

Rotating Box 

Hesitation Step (forward & back)

Rotating Box 

Lean, Right Turn, Side by Side Position, Leader’s Faceloop (5,6)

Roll into Dip, Double Right Turn to Dance Position

Modified Waltz 2 (2 sets of 8)

Rotating Box

Underarm Turn

Crossover Breaks Variation (end with outside turn to 2-hand hold)

Smooth Swing (2 sets of 8)

Basic x 2

Outside Turn to Side by Side Position

Infinity

Roll into Cradle Position and Lean (on “lover”)