Rise and Fall Explained (Without the Confusion)

Rise and fall often gets overcomplicated. At its core, it’s about controlled use of ankles, knees, and timing.

In dances like Waltz:

• Lower at the end of a step

• Begin rise at the end of step 1

• Continue rising through step 2

• Lower again at the end of step 3

The biggest mistake? Bobbing up and down.

Good rise and fall travels forward—it’s not vertical bouncing.

Practice tip:

Think of gliding forward while gently rising, rather than pushing upward.