The Viennese Waltz is a dance performed on Dancing with the Stars. The Viennese Waltz is a ballroom dance, originated in the 18th century in Vienna, Austria. In contrast to the traditional Smooth Waltz, the Viennese Waltz is faster in nature (approximately twice as many beats per minute). It is a rotary dance, typically performed in a closed Waltz hold. It is one of the five standard ballroom styles currently competed by professional dancers internationally (along with Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Waltz). In Dancing with the Stars, the Viennese Waltz has been a regular dance since its introduction in season 5. But in season 1 and season 2 they used this style for a group dance in weeks 4 and 5, respectively.