The following are internet resources that will give you dance images, descriptions, videos and writings.
The selected videos are in no way supposed to portray correct, advocated or “proper” dance. They are simply ones that seemed to be pertinent at the time.
Waltz
- Victorian Waltz
- An American Ballroom Companion – Dance instruction manuals, 1490—1920.
- Late 19th Century Waltz Variations (from the website above)
- Bronze Waltz – go to youtube.com and search for “bronze waltz”. You’ll find plenty.
- Formation Standard – Waltz – German Championships 2004
- American Style Viennese Waltz
- Viennese Waltz (the essential version)
- Vienna Waltz
- Standard Viennese Waltz
- Dance course for the Viennese Waltz
- Cross-Step Waltz (with Richard Powers & Angela Amarillas)
- Cross-Step Syllabus, written by Richard Powers
- Latin Waltz with Walter Dill & Daughter, Twyla
- Perú Vals Criollo por Claudia y Gonzalo Herrán
- Latin Waltz Variations I
- Vals Peruano (begins about 1:15)
- Vals – Nelia Beamon & Page Binkley
Miscellaneous Information
- Seven Habits of Highly Enjoyable Dancers
- Developing Good Balance
- Lyrics to Donde Voy – Latin Waltz, written and sung by Tish Hinojosa
- Vintage Dance Images (Particularly Tango)
- Thoughts and Musings on Dance – Richard Powers
Teaching Notes
- Teaching Notes – Things for WaltzPlay teachers to think about.
- Generic Forms of Social Dance
- Teaching Tips – Richard Powers