Victorian Waltz
Also known as: Redowa, Waltz Variation
History & Cultural Context
During the Victorian era, waltz variations and innovations emerged, including the Redowa which combined waltz and polka elements. These variations represented experimentation and innovation in ballroom dancing traditions. Victorian waltz variations gradually declined as 20th-century standardization of ballroom dances developed.
Cultural Significance
Victorian waltz variations represented experimentation and innovation during the Gilded Age. Their decline marked the shift toward 20th-century standardization.
Peak Popularity
Key Historical Figures
- Waltz-based
Notable Codifiers
- Victorian ballroom tradition
Dance Lineage
Related Dances
More in Historic Gilded Age Ballroom
Polka
The Polka was a lively, bouncy couple dance from Bohemia that became enormously popular across Europe and America during the 19th century, featuring characteristic hop and turn.
Mazurka
The Mazurka was a lively Polish couple dance with syncopated rhythm and characteristic accent patterns, becoming popular in European ballrooms during the 19th century.
Schottische
The Schottische was a moderate-tempo couple dance with a distinctive step-hop pattern, becoming popular in Victorian ballrooms and remaining part of folk traditions.
Galop
The Galop was a rapid, energetic couple dance with a distinctive galloping action, becoming a popular finish to Victorian ballroom evenings.
Laendler
The Laendler was an Austrian peasant couple dance with turning action that influenced the development of the modern waltz and remains part of Alpine folk traditions.