Waltz, one of the most popular dances today came into popularity in mid-19th century by the efforts of the famous composer Johann Strauss, but its origins can be traced even to the distant 16th century.
Average dancer
The average dancer does 200 one leg landing jumps per class – These jumps can produce a force equivalent to 12 times the dancers body weight.
First balled dancer
First balled dancer that used pointe shoes was Marie Taglioni in 1832 ballet "La Sylphide".
