Slow Waltz - Sleep Song

"Sleep Song" by Secret Garden
Slow Waltz
Style: Classical, Lyrical, Celtic

Part of Waltz Week.

Viennese Waltz - You and Me

"You and Me" by Lifehouse
Viennese Waltz
Style: Soft Rock

Part of Waltz Week.

Slow Waltz - Wild Child

"Wild Child" by Enya
Slow Waltz
Style: New Age

Part of Waltz Week.

Viennese Waltz - Bella Donna

"Bella Donna" by Bond
Viennese Waltz
Style: Classical

Viennese Waltz - Death Valley Queen

"Death Valley Queen" by Flogging Molly
Viennese Waltz
Style: Irish/Celtic Rock

Waltz Week!

I very distinctly remember the first time I watched advanced level dancers glide around the ballroom in a sparkling Viennese Waltz swirl. Floating skirts brushed the toes of the assembled spectators, and coattails trailed behind the soft steps of polished dance shoes.  At that point, I only knew the basic for a few American style dances personally and was in awe of the grace and elegance of the waltz. 

Look out for lots of waltzes, fast and slow this week. In my opinion, waltz is one of the easiest beats to identify because it's so distinctive.  I want to share some of my finds with you.  I apologize if I throw a predictable one or two in there for variety, but the unconventional ones tend to be my true favorites.

Cha Cha - Black or White

"Black or White" by Michael Jackson
Cha Cha
Style: Pop

Cha Cha - Supermassive Blackhole

"Supermassive Blackhole" by Muse
Cha Cha
Style: Rock, Alternative

Quickstep - Ballroom Blitz

"Ballroom Blitz" by Sweet
Quickstep
Style: Classic Rock

Salsa/Mambo - No Me Ames

"No Me Ames" by Marc Anthony & Jennifer Lopez
Slow Salsa or Mambo
Style: Latin, Spanish

Samba - Dum Diddly

"Dum Diddly" by the Black Eyed Peas
Samba
Style: Pop, Hip Hop

East Coast Swing /Ballroom Swing - Pack Up

"Pack Up" by Eliza Dolittle
East Coast Swing / Ballroom Swing
Style: Modern Swing, Pop

Foxtrot - This Will Be (an Everlasting Love)

"This Will Be (an Everlasting Love)" sung by Natalie Cole
Foxtrot
Style: Classic

Bolero - Satisfy My Soul

"Satisfy My Soul" by Paul Carrack
Bolero
Style: Ballad

Bolero & Blues - Warwick Avenue

"Warwick Avenue" by Duffy
Bolero or Blues (You could even do slow "Westie" to this one)
Style: Soul

Slow Waltz - You Light Up My Life

"You Light Up My Life" by Debbie Boone
Slow Waltz
Style: Classic Ballad

Foxtrot - Make It Mine

"Make It Mine" by Jason Mraz
Foxtrot
Style: Pop

Tango - Don't Stop Believin'

Think of an old song in a new way...

"Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
Tango
Style: Rock

Rumba - Never Gonna Leave This Bed

"Never Gonna Leave This Bed" by Maroon 5
Rumba
Style: Pop, Rock

Rumba - Satisfy My Soul

"Satisfy My Soul" by Paul Carrack
Rumba
Style: Romantic