Beginner Waltz

Waltz is a classic and graceful ballroom dance style perfect for any songs with a slow 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!

Sample Routine


Learn the steps


Learn the Routine

Written Pattern

Pattern 1 (8 sets of 6)

Progressive Basic in shadow position

Rotating Box x 2

Circle around 

Double dip (2 sets of 6)

Half Box to Underarm Turn


Pattern 2 (10 sets of 6)

5th with Alternating Turns

Follower’s dip, Inside Turn to Side by Side Position

2nd position breaks x 2, Right Turn to Side by Side position

Outside Partner Circle with Lean

Right Turn to Side by Side Position


Ending Pattern (2 sets of 6)

Infinity x 2, Roll into dip and back to Dance Position