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Waltz

Sweeping, graceful, and timelessly beautiful. Waltz is the foundation of all ballroom dancing, a flowing three-count rhythm that teaches poise, partnership, and the quiet joy of moving together in perfect harmony.

About the Style

What is Waltz?

Waltz is the oldest of the ballroom dances, tracing its origins to the turning folk dances of Germany and Austria in the 18th century. Danced in 3/4 time with a characteristic rise and fall through the body, it became the first truly modern partner dance, and sparked a revolution in how people moved together on the dance floor.

At DFW Young & Social Club, we teach American-style Waltz, flowing, romantic, and grounded in the same natural movements you'd use to walk across a room. The three-beat rhythm creates a beautiful swaying quality that makes Waltz one of the most aesthetically pleasing dances to both do and watch.

Waltz is the foundation of ballroom dancing. Whether you're preparing for a first dance at your wedding, stepping onto the floor at a formal event, or simply want to move beautifully with a partner, Waltz is where you begin.

What to expect in class
  • No partner or prior experience needed
  • We rotate partners throughout every class
  • Footwork, timing, and connection fundamentals
  • Casual, welcoming atmosphere, no dress code

Schedule

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DFW Young & Social Club lead instructor

Your Instructor

Meet Alexi,
your dance instructor.

Alexi is our lead instructor, trained in more than 25 dance styles, with Master Instructor credentials in many of them and Grand Master status in several. She has been teaching professionally since 2016 and has taught thousands of people. Whatever your level, she teaches to how you learn rather than to a syllabus, and she is at her best with people who have never danced before.

Meet Alexi

All the styles we teach.

32 styles across Latin, Swing, Ballroom, Country, and Social / Club.

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Bachata
Romantic, soulful, expressive. Bachata has taken the dance world by storm.
Latin
Cha Cha
Playful, syncopated, endlessly fun. A rhythm you'll never forget.
Latin
Merengue
Often called the easiest Latin dance to learn. Great for total beginners.
Latin
Mambo
Bold, rhythmic, and full of fire. The precursor to Salsa with its own distinct energy.
Latin
Rumba
Slow, hip-driven, full of connection. The dance of love.
Latin
Samba
Brazil's national dance. Upbeat, celebratory, unmistakable.
Latin
Bolero
The slowest of the Latin dances. Romantic, close, and deeply expressive.

Ready to try Waltz?

No partner, no experience, no problem. Just show up ready to move.