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Learn to Waltz in 10 Minutes: The Box Step with a Partner

Learn to Waltz in 10 Minutes: The Box Step with a Partner — video by DanceClassVideo Play · 11:09

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Brian Fortuna, a professional dancer from Dancing with the Stars and Strictly Come Dancing, teaches a beginners' class the waltz box step: the lady's and the man's parts, a relaxed dance hold, then dancing it together to music.

  • 11 min
  • Beginner
  • Low impact (no jumping)
  • No equipment
  • Ballroom

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  1. Lady's box step: right foot back, side, close, then left foot forward, side, close, counting 1, 2, 3. 1:38
  2. Man's box step: left foot forward, side, close, then right foot back, side, close. 3:58
  3. Keep the side step small so you can close your feet and step exactly on each count. 5:07
  4. Dance both parts at the same time, separately, without a partner. 6:01
  5. Dance hold: his left hand joins her right, his right hand on her back; keep it comfortable. 6:46
  6. Common mistake: don't step around your partner; walk straight towards each other. 7:59
  7. Dance the box step slowly together with a partner and keep it going. 8:54
  8. Step forward heel to ball as in normal walking, then dance the box to music. 9:52

The steps are a summary in our words, checked against the video — the coach shows every move.

Form cues from the coach

  • Count 1, 2, 3 and step on each count, closing the feet with a full change of weight
  • Keep the side step small enough that you can close your feet
  • Walk straight towards your partner, heel to ball, instead of stepping around their feet

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Joints it uses light on the joints

  • Hips movesbox step, weight changes
  • Knees movesbox step: forward, side, close on 1, 2, 3
  • Ankles & feet movesheel-to-ball forward steps, side-close

A guide to the joints this video’s moves load, from what the coach does — not medical advice. Some ache is normal; stop if a joint hurts sharply. How joints are rated

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Video by DanceClassVideo; the summary, steps, cues, body areas and joint notes are Notbroken’s, written from what the coach actually does in the video and checked a second time. Warm up first, take the easier options until a move feels easy, and stop if you feel sharp pain, chest pain or dizziness. General instruction, not advice for your body. About & safety