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Dance 4th, 5th Period Thursday
"Good afternoon, class," El said as they entered. "Today we'll be working on something a little different. Our previous few dances have focused on life and passion and energy. They have had steps but allowed for improvisation. Today, however, we shall work on something with dignity and elegance."
He bowed a little. "The Waltz. Now, as you know, one of the most defining characteristics of a waltz is its 3/4 beat, such to the point that anyone with a fairly good ear for music can recognize a waltz almost immedieatly upon hearing it.
"This dance has been with us for hundred of years, so there are, unsuprisingly, many variation to it. We will learn two in this class. International Standard Waltz, or slow waltz is the first. It is slow, dignified, and standardized. It will earn you points in any formal dancing event and is suitable for use in international competition. Nadia, if you would be so kind as to demonstrate with me."
El went through all the steps of the Waltz, showing the class what to do.
"The second type is Viennese Waltz, a faster, more contemporary dance. I thought you might enjoy it a little more."
He demonstrated the steps again with Nadia, broke off from her, and nodded. "Alright, by now, you should know what comes next." He walked over to his guitar case, knelt down in front of it, and pulled it out. "Practice! Practice is the key to everything. All day... every day."
He bowed a little. "The Waltz. Now, as you know, one of the most defining characteristics of a waltz is its 3/4 beat, such to the point that anyone with a fairly good ear for music can recognize a waltz almost immedieatly upon hearing it.
"This dance has been with us for hundred of years, so there are, unsuprisingly, many variation to it. We will learn two in this class. International Standard Waltz, or slow waltz is the first. It is slow, dignified, and standardized. It will earn you points in any formal dancing event and is suitable for use in international competition. Nadia, if you would be so kind as to demonstrate with me."
El went through all the steps of the Waltz, showing the class what to do.
"The second type is Viennese Waltz, a faster, more contemporary dance. I thought you might enjoy it a little more."
He demonstrated the steps again with Nadia, broke off from her, and nodded. "Alright, by now, you should know what comes next." He walked over to his guitar case, knelt down in front of it, and pulled it out. "Practice! Practice is the key to everything. All day... every day."