From Strauss Waltzes and Tchaikovsky ballets, to music by contemporary artists, Viennese Waltz music has inspired people to dance for generations. When you take Viennese Waltz dance classes at our Arthur Murray studio in Virginia Beach, you'll find it to be a delightfully graceful, smooth, and elegant experience!

Viennese Waltz history

The Waltz developed in Central Europe from the Austrian dance known as the Landler. The fast whirling of partners held as if in an embrace shocked polite society. The music of Johann Strauss and the famous ballrooms of Vienna popularized the faster version known as the Viennese Waltz.

Music for dancing Viennese Waltz

Viennese Waltz is basically Waltz music played at a much quicker tempo. While slow Waltz is played at 28-36 measures per minute (MPM). Viennese Waltz is played at 50-60 MPM. It is usually played in 3/4 time, but some Viennese Waltz’s are written in 6/8 time.

Characteristics of the Viennese Waltz

Sweeping turns that gracefully move around the floor characterize this dance. The Viennese Waltz is known for its rotational movement, which is simple and elegant.

Viennese Waltz songs and artists include

Blue Danube – Johann Strauss
Kiss From a Rose – Seal
Have You Ever Loved a Woman – Bryan Adams
That’s Amore – Dean Martin