Vienna waltz

Elegant spinning dance

A Vienna waltz is a waltz danced at a fast tempo, characterized by continuous turning and elegant, sweeping movements across the floor.

Distinguished from slower waltzes by its brisk pace—typically around 180 beats per minute—it remains a staple of formal ballroom dancing and is standard in competitive events: They opened the ball with a Vienna waltz.

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