Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 7:00 PM Learn how to dance the Viennese Waltz as it is danced in Vienna Expert instruction. No partner needed to sign up. Meet gala attendees. Event Details Take the lessons and join us for our 5th Annual Vienese Ball at the National Museum of Women in the Arts on Saturday February 27.  `  Click on a picture above for information about the Viennese Ball Whether you plan to attend our Viennese Ball at the National Museum of Women in the Arts or would simply like to learn how to dance the Viennese Waltz, as it is danced in Vienna, don't miss this rare opportunity to learn how to dance one of the most timeless and romantic dances of all time. The lessons will be taught on the exquisite marble dance floor of the the grand ballroom of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The Viennese waltz lessons will be taught by Herb and Carol Traxler. Natives of Austria, Herbert and Carol Traxler have taught the Viennese waltz to hundreds of enthusiastic dancers in the Washington, DC, area -- at the Meridian House, the Smithsonian, and the Austrian Embassy. Their Viennese waltz lessons include the Viennese waltz (Linkswalzer, Rechtswalzer, hesitation step), posture, dance etiquette, and the Handkuss (hand kiss), as well as an introduction to the Viennese balls and to the Viennese waltz music of the Strauss dynasty. The Traxlers will be glad to answer your questions about the the Viennese waltz as well as the upcoming Viennese Ball. Requested Attire Business attire requested. Tentative Agenda (Agenda is subject to change) 6:45 PM Arrive at the museum - Check-in, meet other attendees and enjoy the museum's permeant art collection 7:00 PM Viennese waltz lesson starts* - We will rotate partners during the lesson. 8:15 PM Practice dancing the Viennese Waltz 10:00 PM Evening concludes * Please arrive on time. The Viennese waltz lesson starts on time. Tickets and Registration Online ticket sales are CLOSED. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $20. Address Grand Ballroom of the National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Avenue NW Washington DC 20005-3920