The Waltz has a long lasting tradition in Vienna. Waltzes on the ice have already been danced for about 150 years in Vienna.

Jackson Haines, an American figure skater introduced the Viennese Waltz on the ice in 1868. Vienna kept this tradition and it is still loved by the rounddancers.

Variations of the waltz exist, depending on the music.

Moves are more or less universial. Remember the abbreviations in your tongue and you are in the game.

Abbreviations

Abbreviations are the key for reading the steps. It takes some time, but it's worth remembering!

Intenational short-cuts

Intenational short-cuts