Mehr Figuren im Wiener Walzer
Die International DanceSport Federation (IDSF) hat beschlossen,
mehr Figuren als bisher im Wiener Walzer zuzulassen. Die
Erweiterung ging ab sofort für alle IDSF-Turniere in einer
Testphase bis 2004.
Trainer aus dem DTV bemühen sich schon seit Jahren darum,
mehr Vielfalt im Wiener Walzer durchzusetzen. Ein erster Vorstoß
wurde vor wenigen Jahren vom internationalen Profi-Verband
abgelehnt. Bei den Amateuren haben die Trainer nun Gehör gefunden.
Die IDSF dankt in ihrer Pressemitteilung ausdrücklich "Mr. Wolfgang
Opitz, Mrs. Natasa Ambroz, Mr. Oliver Wessel-Therhorn, Mr. Philip
Banyer, Mr. Hans Laxholm, and Mr. Werner Führer."
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Innovation in the Viennese Waltz
IDSF Recommends The Introduction Of Additional Figures In The
Viennese Waltz
Realizing that it is time to update the more than a century
old Viennese Waltz, the Presidium of the International DanceSport
Federation, IDSF, meeting in Zurich (SUI) on January 12th &
13th, decided to recommend the introduction of additional figures
in the Viennese Waltz. For more than 100 years competitors have
been permitted to dance only the original figures:
Natural Turn, Reverse Turn, Fleckerl and Contra-Check.
There have been several attempts in recent years to extend
the syllabus, without success.
After consulting several highly qualified Professionals
technicians, the IDSF Presidium is proposing the following
additional figures:
+) Spin with slight Lilt Action and Natural Pivot (not more
than two consecutive bars). The Spin and Natural Pivot are danced
alternating. On the forward step there is a slight Lilt Action (two
steps within the bar).
+) Reverse Pivot (over one bar only). The Reverse Pivot is
danced over two beats (two steps within the bar). It is most suited
for a musical change before the Reverse Fleckerl.
+) Lines to change from Reverse to Natural Fleckerl (held
over one or two bars):
- Contra Check
- Left Whisk
The IDSF accepts and recommends the introduction of these
figures to the Viennese Waltz, with immediate effect in all IDSF
Competitions for a test period of three years, ending 2004. It is
most important, that these changes are be brought to the attention
of the Adjudicators judging IDSF Competitions.
The Presidium is sure that this important innovation will
bring a fresh, competitive aspect to the athletes and that it will
be more spectacular for spectators and media.
President Baumann expressed his thanks to the following
Professionals for their valuable contributions made to the project:
Mr. Wolfgang Opitz, Mrs. Natasa Ambroz, Mr. Oliver Wessel-Therhorn,
Mr. Philip Banyer, Mr. Hans Laxholm, and Mr. Werner Führer. Notice
has been given to WD+DSC President Mr. Karl Breuer.
Johannes Biba
IDSF Communications Director
von Ulrike Sander-Reis Uhr