What Is the Viennese Waltz Wedding Dance? (v.waltz)
The Viennese waltz (V.Waltz) is a faster, more flowing version of the traditional slower waltz. It creates a beautiful, continuous turning motion that feels elegant and sweeping across the floor.
While it moves a bit quicker than other styles, it can still be simplified for beginners and makes a stunning, graceful first dance.
Why couples choose the Viennese Waltz wedding dance:
✔ Creates a beautiful, flowing “gliding” look
✔ Perfect for elegant and cinematic songs
✔ Simple patterns can be repeated for a polished feel
✔ Feels impressive without needing complex choreography
need something slower than the viennese waltz?
Start with the classic Waltz wedding dance here.
Learn the Viennese Waltz wedding dance Step-by-Step
The first 5 videos are free! These free videos will get you started—but if you want to confidently build your full first dance (even if you’ve never danced before), our full wedding program walks you through it step-by-step.
What is the Wedding V.Waltz?
1. Wedding V.Waltz: Hesitation
2. Wedding V.Waltz: Hesitation & Turn
3. Wedding V.Waltz: Traveling Basic
Wedding V.Waltz Combination | Patterns (1-3)
4. Wedding V.Waltz: Walk Around Turn🔒
5. Wedding V.Waltz: Quick Underarm Turn🔒
Wedding V.Waltz Combination | Patterns (1-5)🔒
6. Wedding V.Waltz: 4 Points🔒
7. Wedding V.Waltz: Patty Cake Swivels🔒
8. Wedding V.Waltz: Explosions🔒
9. Wedding V.Waltz: Box Step🔒
10. Wedding V.Waltz: Rotating Left Box🔒
Wedding V.Waltz Combination | Patterns (6-10)🔒
Wedding V.Waltz Master Demo | Patterns (1-10)🔒
11. Wedding V.Waltz: Hesitation & Turn (to the right)🔒
v.waltz DANCE TIPS & TECHNIQUE
Level up your dancing by not only learning the steps, but also how to move, connect and hold yourself so you look and feel like a pro!
How to Dance the Wedding V.Waltz in a 4/4 Time?🔒
Wedding V.Waltz Timing🔒
Wedding V.Waltz Footwork Technique🔒
Wedding V.Waltz Leg Action Technique🔒
How to Lead the Wedding V.Waltz Hesitation & Turn🔒
5 Simple Tips to Improve your Wedding Dance 🔒
Wedding Dance Position 🔒
How to Count Wedding Dance Music 🔒
How to Dance at a Wedding as a Guest 🔒
Choose Your Wedding Dance Starting Point
Start your first dance with a simple intro that feels natural and confident to get you started.
1. Wedding Intro | Basic (1) 🔒
2. Wedding Intro | Basic (2) 🔒
3. Wedding Intro | Basic (3) 🔒
4. Wedding Intro | Basic (4) 🔒
5. "Bridgerton" Inspired Wedding Intro | Advanced (1) 🔒
6. Wedding Intro | Advanced (2) 🔒
Add a Simple ‘Wow’ Moment to Your Dance
Want to impress your guests? These optional lifts and tricks add personality without making your dance too complicated.
1. Simple Dip 🔒
2. Cradle Lean 🔒
3. Roll In & Out 🔒
4. Shoulder to Shoulder Lean 🔒
5. Arm Slide 🔒
6. Cradle Dip 🔒
7. Developé 🔒
8. Standing Spin 🔒
9. X-Line 🔒
10. Around the World Dip 🔒
11. Change of Places 🔒
12. Change of Places Variation #1 🔒
13. Lean Away Picture Line 🔒
14. Ronde 🔒
15. Lean & Hook 🔒
16. Advanced Change of Places Variation 🔒
17. Candle Stick Lift 🔒
17. Candle Stick Lift 🔒
19. Sweetheart Lift 🔒
20. Patty Cake 🔒
wedding dance FAqs
Your commonly asked questions answered!
How To Structure Your Wedding Dance Yourself? 🔒
Should You Have Choreography For Your Wedding Dance? 🔒
What Dance Style Should I Do For My Wedding Dance? 🔒
How Long Should Your Wedding Song Be? 🔒
What's The Easiest Dance To Learn For Your Wedding? 🔒
How Big Should My Steps Be? 🔒
Need Song Ideas for Your viennese waltz routine?
Click the button below for our Spotify playlist of Wedding Viennese Waltzes!
Can You Really Learn This at Home?
Yes—even absolute beginners
Works in your living room/kitchen
Designed for real couples (not professional dancers)
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