There are three beats to the bar.

Steps are taken on each beat.

Danced music tempo:180 beats a minute (58-60 measures).

(English or slow waltz:90 beats per minute, 3 beats to the bar and 30 measures per minute)

 

Patterns: Original dance has three patterns.

a) Right turn or Natural turn

b) Change step

c) Left turn or Reverse turns

More steps such as Passing changes, Hesitations, Hovers, Contra check and many more are also performed.