Definition: The first ice dance most figure skaters learn is the Dutch Waltz.
Examples: All the steps in the Dutch Waltz are forward steps, so no turns or backward skating is required for this dance.
Dutch Waltz
By Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com Guide
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