Elmayer dance school

Elmayer dance school (German: Tanzschule Elmayer) is a ballroom dance school in Vienna, Austria founded in 1919 by a former Austro-Hungarian Army officer Willy Elmayer von Vestenbrugg. It is considered one of the most prominent dance schools in the world^{[citation needed]} and its "Elmayer Kränzchen" hosts the record for largest ball opening in the world.^{[citation needed]} Students at Elmayer may also finish their courses with the official "Österreichische Tanzleistungsabzeichen" examination, which at higher levels grants students to hold their own dance classes.^{[citation needed]} It is currently headed by the founder's grandson, Thomas Schäfer-Elmayer.^[1][2]

Elmayer dance school Tanzschule Elmayer
Elmayer dance school entrance
Location
Bräunerstraße 13, 1010, Vienna Austria
Coordinates	48.206809°N 16.367678°E / 48.206809; 16.367678
Information
Type	Dance school
Established	1919
Website	https://elmayer.at/en/

References

1. "Waltz This Way". Washington Post. 2004-03-07. Retrieved 2018-10-20.
2. "Waltz this way". Financial Times. 2008-03-14. Retrieved 2018-10-20.

External links

• Official website