Lucille Waltz New Vogue Routine
The short answer: the Lucille Waltz is a more advanced New Vogue sequence dance in waltz time, popular in Australia. In this routine episode my partner and I dance the full Lucille Waltz, then I go through the figure names and the timing, and finish with my tips. Feel free to copy the styling and arms.
What is the Lucille Waltz?
A New Vogue sequence dance in waltz time from Australia. It's one of the more advanced New Vogue dances, and a beautiful one to follow through.
Is the Lucille Waltz for beginners?
It's better suited to dancers who already know the easier New Vogue dances, like the Merrilyn or the Swing Waltz. If you're new to New Vogue, start with one of those and come back to this one.
What's in this Lucille Waltz routine episode?
The video is in four parts:
- Demonstration (from 0:53): the full Lucille Waltz, danced through.
- Figure names (from 2:22): the names of the figures in the sequence.
- Timing (from 3:54): the timing of the sequence.
- My tips (from 5:07): on styling and arms, to improve your own Lucille Waltz.
Common mistakes
- Starting with the Lucille Waltz before you know the easier New Vogue dances.
- Trying to copy the whole routine in one go instead of learning the figure names, then the timing.
- Copying the feet only and leaving out the styling and arms.
Try this in your next practice
Watch the demonstration once without dancing. Then use the figure names section to walk the sequence slowly, and dance it again with the timing section. Finish with the tips and add the styling and arms.
Frequently asked questions
What music is the Lucille Waltz danced to?
It's danced in waltz time, like the Swing Waltz, another New Vogue waltz.
Where is the Lucille Waltz popular?
In Australia, where New Vogue sequence dancing is popular.
Can I copy the styling and arms from the video?
Yes. Feel free to copy the styling and arms, and use the tips at the end of the video to improve your dancing.
Where does the timing start in the video?
From 3:54, straight after the figure names.
Related lessons
- Swing Waltz New Vogue routine
- Merrilyn New Vogue routine
- Carousel New Vogue routine
- Tango Terrific New Vogue routine
Vaughan Liddicoat is a 4 time World Professional 10 Dance representative for Australia, an accredited coach and the founder of Ballroom Mastery. He has a passion for dance and wants to help you become the best dancer you can be and have an amazing time doing it.
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