Elm City Waltz Beginner Dance Lessons

Before each of our waltz evenings, we will offer short introductory lessons in the basic rotary waltz and the one-step. Lessons will be taught by social dance historian and teacher Susan de Guardiola.

Rotary Waltz:
the original turning waltz of the early to mid 19th century characterized by continuous turning to the right; today, versions of this waltz are popular in the vintage (historical) and traditional dance communities.

One-Step:
the easiest couple dance ever - if you can walk, you can one-step! This was one of the most popular dances of the first two decades of the 20th century, immediately preceding the creation of the foxtrot and other modern ballroom dances.