Learning how to dance the waltz open and close walk around may not be as difficult as you think! This page shows you what to do, step by step. The open and close walk around is just one of the many waltz steps that you can use to create a complete waltz dance routine.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2CI2CtOWMM

When transitioning to this dance sequence, both the man and the women will need to hesitate before stepping back from one another and "opening". During the open, the man's left hand keeps holding onto the woman's right hand. The couple will then step back towards one another and close before opening and closing again. When coming in for a close that is followed by another open, the man and woman can touch hands almost like a high five rather than grasping.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2CI2CtOWMM

When coming into a close after being in the open position, the man can step to the left of the woman, put her arm around her waist and begin the walk around sequence. The woman should move her right hand away from the man's hand and up towards his neck for a proper hold. The walk around lasts for nine steps, and consists of approximately one and a half turns.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2CI2CtOWMM

Once the nine step walk around is complete, the couple can transition seamlessly into a waltz box step. To extend the length of the sequence, you can increase the number of open and closes that take place before the walk around. Once the box step begins again, you are ready to transition into another waltz move.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2CI2CtOWMM

Check out these other helpful How Tos about dancing the waltz on Mahalo:

1. How to Dance the Waltz Enter and Exit
2. How to Dance the Waltz Fifth Position Break
3. How to Dance the Waltz Open and Close Walk Around
4. How to Dance the Waltz the Box
5. How to Dance the Waltz Underarm Turn