What is the Waltz?  The Waltz in a ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat.  The waltz is primarily danced in the closed position.  It is believed to have started in the 16th century.

A typical song is about 3-4 minutes in length.  Therefore, plan for a minimum of 12 hours of practice to perfect your dance.  If you choose to make your first dance a waltz, contact your local dance studio and they will help with a choreographed routine.  If you select your first dance as a waltz, it is also commonly known as the Bridal Waltz.

If you are the bride and groom dancing a waltz for your first dance, be sure to practice with the bride wearing her wedding dress (even if it is in private without the groom).  This way you can test the length of the dress and the weight so all the turns can be performed as expected.

If you would like to see a waltz danced, view past shows of Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance. Some of the songs listed below were danced to on past episodes. For your convenience, we also listed they music genre and release date of each song.

#1 You and Me – Lifehouse, 2005 (Rock)

#2 If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys, 2003 (R&B)

#3 Come Away With Me – Norah Jones, 2001 (Jazz)

#4 Caribbean Blue – Enya, 1991 (New Age)

#5 I’ll Be – Edwin McCain, 1997 (Rock)

#6 Open Arms – Journey, 1981 (Rock)

#7 Nothing Else Matters – Metallica, 1991 (Hard Rock)

#8 No Ordinary Love – Sade, 1992 (R&B)

#9 Iris – Goo Goo Dolls, 1998 (Rock)

#10 Time Of My Life – David Cook (Winner of American Idol), 2008 (Rock)

#11 From This Moment On – Shania Twain, 1997 (Country)

#12 Satellite – Dave Matthews Band, 1993 (Rock)

#13 Kiss From A Rose – Seal, 1994 (R&B)

#14 Is It You (I Have Loved) – Becky Taylor (Featured in Shrek originally sung by Dana Glover in Little Mermaid), 2005 (Classical)

#15 When I Said I Do – Clint Black and Lisa Hartman, 1999 (Country)

#16 Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman? - Bryan Adams, 1995 (Rock)

When creating a list of the best love songs of the 60s, we also wanted to consider which songs are still prevalent in today’s era – timeless.  Below you will find a ranking of our our favorite love songs from the 60s that will fill dance floors for years to come.  We tried to cover many different music styles including those that could include all vocals.  You will find country, R&B, Jazz, and Rock and Roll.  If you love the 60′s, be sure to check out our list of the best 100 songs of the 60′s.  Not only do we give you the song title and artist, we also provide the release date and link to listen to the songs on Amazon.

#1 At Last – Etta James, Released in 1960 (Jazz)

#2 Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley, Released in 1962 (Rock)

#3 How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – Marvin Gaye, Released in 1964 (R&B)

#4 I Got You Babe – Sonny & Cher, Released in 1965 (Pop)

#5 Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers, Released in 1965 (Pop)

#6 What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong, Released in 1968 (Jazz)

#7 These Arms Of Mine – Otis Redding, Released in 1964 (R&B)

#8 Cherish – The Association, Released in 1966 (Pop)

#9 Bring It On Home To Me – Sam Cooke, Released in 1962 (R&B)

#10 The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra, Released in 1964 (Jazz)

#11 Moon River – Andy Williams, Released in 1962 (Jazz)

#12 So Much In Love – The Tymes, Released in 1963 (Vocal)

#13 This Magic Moment – The Drifters, Released in 1960 (R&B)

#14 L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole, Released in 1965 (R&B)

#15 I Can’t Help Myself – The Four Tops, Released in 1965 (R&B)

#16 Stand By Your Man - Tammy Wynette, Released in 1968 (Country)

#17 Stand By Me – Ben E. King, Released in 1961 (R&B)

#18 When a Man Loves A Woman – Percy Sledge, Released in 1966 (R&B)

#19 Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Released in 1967 (R&B)

#20 Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You – Frankie Valli, Released in 1967 (Rock)