Several historical references exists depicting a sliding or gliding dance dating back to the 16th Century. In 1580, French philosopher Montaigne describes watching a dance performed in Augsburg that's similar to the waltz we know it today -- with dancers holding each other so closely that their faces touched. Beginning in 1698, an early form of the Waltz had come to be accepted by high society as the Austrian Court in Vienna, and continued its evolution among the peasants of Bavaria, Tyrol, and Styria in the form called Walzer, a dance for couples. The waltz eventually became fashionable in Vienna around the 1780s, spreading to many other countries in the years to follow. Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural heritage of one of the world's timeless dance forms. Learn to dance with elegance and grace and sweep your partner off her feet to the charm and granduer of this classic dance.

Wednesday 8:15pm - 9:15pm, 5 Classes for $120.