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| | Waltz, English waltz, Viennese waltz, Slow waltz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24) |
 | | The waltz was originally an Austrian peasant dance, and it was already danced at the Hapsburg court in the 17th century. |
 | | The current waltz grew out of a figure in the contredance. |
 | | By the start of the nineteenth century it was becoming accepted in high society, though not without opposition from dance masters, clergy, and other guardians of public morals. |
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