Waltz: The Waltz's Effect On The World

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SUSAN NDUBUISI WALTZ The Waltz like some other dances worked its way up from the lowest social levels. No one would have thought that a dance performed by peasants would be performed in royal courts. My topic is The Waltz, and in the subsequent paragraphs, I would explain the origin of Waltz, the influence it had on the country it originated from, the description of the dance movements, the place, and the reason it is performed. In addition to that, I would also state the challenges and threats it faced. When we hear of the Waltz, what comes to mind is the graceful dance which was done in the royal courts in the past and which is still danced in ballrooms till date. The Waltz was not welcomed or appreciated at the time it was introduced into the royal courts. There were lots of controversies about it. It was seen as a vulgar, indecent and immoral dance and was banned in some places like California. The Waltz is the queen mother of all ballroom dances. It is the basis by which other ballroom dances were created. It is also very popular all over the world, and involves flowing movements. It is a smooth and progressive dance characterized by continuous turns, rise and fall. The Waltz dancers are guided across the dance floor gracefully and …show more content…

It’s in the east part of Austria and shares borders with Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. It has the second largest number of German speakers after Berlin. Before Vienna came into being, it was controlled by a Celtic settlement called Vindobona, later it was taken over by the Romans and then turned into a military camp. (Vienna). It is also a place of historic architecture and cosmopolitan living. The Waltz is a big part of the Austrian culture. In an Austrian wedding ceremony, the Waltz is the first dance performed by the bride and the

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