8. The Waltz among Slovenians

This chapter examines round dances in Slovenia, focusing on the Waltz as a folk dance. It follows the Waltz from its first appearance in Slovenian sources in the early nineteenth century until the early twenty-first century, while also providing a brief glance at its current form and popularity. The chapter serves as an overview of how one dance type finds its place among other dances, and how it is affected by changing influences.