Modul English Waltz
The waltz is one of the smoothest of ballroom dances. It is a progressive dance marked by long, flowing movements, continuous turns, and rises and falls. The dance is so graceful and elegant that waltz dancers seem to glide across the floor with almost no effort. A truly romantic dance, the waltz consists of smooth, round, flowing movements.
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There is no dance more majestic, elegant and beautiful than the iconic waltz. This is not a fancy dance of the teenage romance variety. It's a legendary story, a journey to the ends of the earth to be with you.
Characteristics of the waltz
The waltz is a gentle dance that moves around the dance line. Characterised by its "up and down" action, the waltz includes a step, a slide and a 3/4 time step. Dancers should move their shoulders smoothly, parallel to the floor rather than up and down, and they should strive to lengthen each step. On the first beat of the music, a step forward is taken on the heel, then on the ball of the foot with a gradual rise on the toes, continuing on the second and third beats of the music. At the end of the third beat, the heel is lowered to the ground to the starting position.
Technique
The slow waltz is very commonly danced at weddings and other social occasions. It is romantic, elegant and very much alive. Generally, it moves with a weighted step on each beat. Alternatively, the hesitation rhythm uses a weighted step on the first or accented beat of the bar and maintains it for the next two beats. In addition, the one-two-three, one-two-three count is often used.
Rhythm and music of the waltz
Waltz music is written in 3/4 time, counted as "1,2,3 - 1,2,3". The first beat of each bar is accentuated, which corresponds to the extended and very stretched step that is performed on the first count, followed by two short steps. With its distinctive rhythmic pattern, the waltz is easy to recognize and learn.
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We explain to English speakers in English, and to French, Dutch and German speakers who don't speak English in French, Dutch and German respectively.
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Yes, you can register alone
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We are able to offer discounts to students and recipients of the cpas, as well as to people whose income does not exceed the guaranteed minimum and who benefit from the increased intervention (BIM/VIPO).
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For carribean dances group classes i.e. Salsa, bachata, Kizomba and merengue
6courses are valid for 6 weeks,
7courses are valid for 8 weeks,
8courses are valid for 9 weeks,
9courses are valid for 10 weeks,
12courses are valid for 14 weeks
14courses are valid for 16 weeks
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For group ballroom dance classes10dances,
6courses are valid for 6 weeks,
7courses are valid for 8 weeks,
8courses are valid for 9 weeks,
9courses are valid for 10 weeks,
12courses are valid for 14 weeks
14courses are valid for 16 weeks
24courses are valid for 27 weeks
35courses are valid for 40 weeks.
For private lessons,
1Course is valid for 1 day (the day chosen for the course).
For more than one private lesson taken in a single block, a timetable will be drawn up by mutual agreement.
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Are there any classes on Easter Sunday?
No, there are no classes on Easter Sunday or on the last two Sundays in December, but private lessons are available for those who wish.
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Do you organise courses during the summer holidays?
Yes, we sometimes organise "special courses" during the summer holidays which are independent of the regular group courses.
So if you go on holiday in the summer you don't lose any classes.
You can still take these courses if you wish.
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What is the ratio of men to women in group classes?
We're very careful about this, we like a balance between men and women for all our couples group classes. If you can enrol, in other words if the system lets you enrol, then the balance still holds.
If there is a tendency towards imbalance, the system blocks the excess gender to prevent the excess gender from registering. So if you're male or female and you see that you can't register, just come and check from time to time to see if we can take the gender you belong to again, or send us an e-mail, and once you see that male or female can be registered again, register straight away without waiting for the risk of someone else coming to register.
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If I register today, do I have to start today or this week?
No, if you register you are not obliged to start the week you have registered for. During the registration process, you will be asked to choose a start date on the calendar, which will then count as your first day.
So, for example, you could enrol in March and choose September as your start date, and that September date would then count as the first day of your course.
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What level should I choose if I've never danced anything?
If you've never danced anything before, choose the beginners level.
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What level should I choose if I've danced before?
If you've danced before, choose the level recommended by your instructor.
If you're from elsewhere, choose the beginners level or send us an e-mail.
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Are we well looked after during our development?
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Registration is online, which saves time, but the courses are in person.