waltz step
Three-beat dance movement
The waltz step is the basic footwork pattern of the waltz dance—a sequence of three steps taken in time with the dance's characteristic three-beat rhythm.
The first step is typically longer, with the following two shorter and lighter: She practiced the waltz step until it felt natural.
The term applies whether dancing with a partner or learning the movement in isolation.
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