Top 6 Vienna Dance Experiences

1.Viennese Waltz Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Meet your instructor at Griechengasse 6 for a 50-minute Viennese Waltz lesson in an elegant ballroom. You’ll learn the basic steps, posture, and ballroom etiquette, then dance to Johann Strauss. Instructors have included Aga and Philip, though your teacher may vary. The class is for couples, needs no prior dance experience, and includes time for photos.

“5 stars is simply not enough! My girlfriend and I booked onto this activity as a group session but, when we arrived, we were told that nobody else had booked into our class and so, at no extra cost, we were upgraded to a private class. Our teacher, Aga, was professional, approachable and fabulous at making both of us feel at ease and excited about learning the Austrian mainstay of the Waltz. As well as the dance tuition, which was second to none, she also informed us as to the cultural impacts of the waltz in the Austrian lifestyle which only added and enhanced the experience further. An hour absolutely…”

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2.Viennese Waltz Workshop for Couples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $40

Join certified Dance Master Aga Bohun for a 50-minute Viennese Waltz workshop in an elegant Vienna ballroom. You’ll work on the dance’s steps, posture, and rhythm with your partner, even if you have never danced before. Smart casual clothing is fine, and the activity is listed as one hour.

“It was a really well constructed workshop. we weren't sure about the dress code, smart casual seems the go to here!”

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3.Private Waltz Workshop for Friends & Families (4-14 guests)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $70

Meet your private instructor at Griechengasse 6 for a one-hour Viennese Waltz workshop in a hall reserved for your group. You’ll get background on the dance, then learn and practise its steps to pre-recorded music. The class is taught in English and suits friends and families of 4 to 14, including beginners.

“The dance instructor was the “real deal”! She taught us easily even though we had no experience and we leaned and had a blast! I was with my husband and young adult children. Highly recommend!”

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4.King of Waltz – immersive Johann Strauss Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $28Best value

At Kleines Haus der Kunst, explore seven acts about Johann Strauss in a 75-minute, self-guided multimedia visit. Motion-sensitive headphones and a GPS audio guide accompany 3D sound, animations and interactive stations. You can compose a waltz and take home its sheet music, then pose as Strauss for an on-the-spot print. Admission, audio guide and headphones are included.

“What a unique and interesting experience. I am really glad we went. The audio-visuals were creative and interesting. The tour was just the right length, and we appreciated that there were plenty of places to sit in the museum. There were somRead more”

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5.Waltz into the Ball Season

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $48

In this one-hour workshop, a certified English-speaking instructor introduces the basic steps of the Viennese Waltz and Vienna’s ballroom tradition. You’ll learn in a private hall with a small group, with instruction available in English and German. It’s a practical first step before a ball, though shoes and outfits are not provided.

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6.Festive Season and New Year’s Eve Waltz Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $45

In a private Waltz Hall, an English- or German-speaking instructor introduces Vienna’s ball traditions, ballroom etiquette, and the basic movements of the original Viennese Waltz. The one-hour class suits beginners and welcomes an international group. Aga is named as an instructor, though teaching assignments may vary. Bring comfortable clothes and shoes.

“The waltz lesson instructor was very poised and clear with their directions. She answered our questions with patience and demonstrated each step with precision and grace. The school and dance floor is elegant and spacious. We would be delighted to take her class again next time we are in Vienna!”

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