Who created the waltz dance?

History of Waltz Dance The original form of Waltz was first used by 13th century peasants in Germany, who devised rolling folk dance that was quite different from all court dances that were popular in that time.

1. Who created the waltz?
2. How did the waltz originate?
3. Why was the waltz banned?
4. Who made the waltz symbol of Vienna?

Who created the waltz?

This form was established in the 1830s by Joseph Lanner and the elder Johann Strauss, and from then the waltz was particularly associated with Vienna, although it was popular throughout Europe.

How did the waltz originate?

First waltzes were danced in the location of today's Germany and Austria, back in 13th century. The style was immediately picked up by other nations, who each created it's own form and style of the dance. The form we know today was born in the suburbs of Vienna and Austria's mountain regions.

Why was the waltz banned?

In California, the waltz was banned by Mission priests until 1834 because of the "closed" dance position.

Who made the waltz symbol of Vienna?

It was introduced as the German waltz and became a huge hit. It gained ground through the Congress of Vienna at the beginning of the 19th century and by the famous compositions by Josef Lanner, Johann Strauss I and his son, Johann Strauss II.