Waltz – The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe

Learn Cross-Step Waltz Essentials

Waltzing at the Historic Thomas Center, Gainesville, FL

Want to learn cross-step waltz? Here’s your chance. No fees. No registration. Just arrive early to Dancing Fish events.

Care to Waltz?

Notice how at center the lead (in cap) dances backwards, drawing his/her partner to waltz in a repeating fractal curve, like a 'slinky'. Not for the faint of heart! The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe — interior

Come early and waltz with us. The waltz lead (in cap) dances backwards, drawing his/her partner to waltz in a repeating fractal curve, like a ‘slinky’. Not for the faint of heart!

Care to Waltz?

Before the Waltz, people danced around each other with little or no contact at all. As the dance started gaining popularity, it was criticised on moral grounds due to its close-hold stance and fast turning movements. Religious leaders regarded it as vulgar and sinful.

With the resumption of contra dances at The Dancing Fish, waltz opportunities too have resumed. Arrive early and enjoy waltzing to recorded music.