At ActiLingua Academy you do not merely learn about Viennese culture, but also put it into practise! A visit to Vienna is incomplete without having danced the Viennese waltz. The Viennese waltz has its origins in the 18th century, with the advent of a bourgeois society. The intricate patterns of aristocratic dances were superseded by a more intimate form of dancing: A couple embracing and moving over the dance floor together. Quite a scandal in those days!

Our dancing teachers show dancing fans how to move to three-four time. Especially during the ball season, in January and February, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the waltz in order to be able to keep up with the others, for instance at the famous Opera Ball!

The waltz has absorbed and refined many elements of Austrian folk dances. We will also dance a Polka, a highly rhythmic dance, which is a lot of fun.

ActiLingua not only gives you the chance to dance to classical music, such as the waltz. Our monthly welcome parties are also upbeat, with disco music. Students have the opportunity to get to know each other over a glass of wine or beer, accompanied by good music.