Can you dance a waltz to shania twain's 'from this moment on'?

Question

I am learning from a youtube clip how to dance the waltz (the box step). I wanted to know does that dance style fit the song, 'from this moment' by shania twain? while practicing the step i couldnt really get in rhythm with the song. perhaps i'm doing it wrong, or perhaps the song doesn't fit the step. any thoughts?

Answer 1

It's in cut time, not waltz time. You can practice your box step, but you'll need to change the timing. Try dancing in Slow, Quick, Quick rhythm, a slow step taking two beats of music and a quick taking one beat. The tempo's a bit awkward, but it can be done. I'd recommend practicing waltz to music in waltz time, though. For a good sampling of clips in the proper time and tempo, try http://www.ballroomdancers.com/Music/sea... .

Please tell me you're actually taking lessons and not trying to DIY with YouTube or something silly like that.