The WDSF Technique Book – Viennese Waltz (3rd Edition) is the official technical reference published by the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) for International Standard Viennese Waltz. Rather than serving only as a collection of syllabus figures, the book explains the principles that shape efficient movement, helping dancers understand both the mechanics and the purpose behind each action.
Developed for dancers, instructors, adjudicators, and competitive athletes, this edition combines modern DanceSport methodology with established ballroom technique, making it suitable for daily practice, lesson preparation, coaching, and competition training.
What You’ll Learn
Before introducing the Viennese Waltz syllabus, the book builds a solid technical foundation that can be applied throughout the Standard dances. It explains how movement is created through coordinated body actions, balance, timing, and partner connection rather than memorizing figures alone.
Topics covered include:
- Body actions and basic anatomy for DanceSport
- Step actions and foot placement
- Foot actions and Foot Roll principles
- Alignment and direction
- Quantity of turn and rotation
- Timing and musical interpretation
- Rise & Fall and sway
- Couple positions and centre connection
- Head positions and posture
- Scientific movement analysis and biomechanics
- Technical charts for International Viennese Waltz figures
- Recommended figure combinations for practice and choreography
A Practical Approach to Technique
One of the strengths of this edition is its emphasis on understanding how movement works. The book includes explanatory diagrams, photographs, technical illustrations, and movement charts that clarify concepts such as Drive Action, Rotation, Foot Roll, Pivot Actions, Centre Balance, and the coordination between partners. Several chapters also explore timing through practical examples and scientific analysis, giving dancers a deeper understanding of how movement quality can be improved.
The Viennese Waltz section then applies these principles to the official syllabus figures, presenting detailed technique charts with alignments, timing, footwork, body actions, and movement information that can be used during lessons, practice sessions, or competition preparation.
Whether you are studying independently or coaching competitive dancers, this PDF edition provides a convenient reference that can be accessed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device whenever you need it.
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