Where (and How) to Go Dancing with the Stars

Lisa Rinna: Waltz in Munich

Celebrity Tip: When preparing to waltz, says season-two contestant Lisa Rinna, “opt for a shorter dress; for some reason, these movements tend to lend themselves to getting shoes caught in hems.”

Where to Go: Though both Bavaria and its native waltz conjure fairy-tale elegance, the dance has decidedly humble beginnings—as a pastime for the working class. According to DanceSport’s Paul Pellicoro, teachers had to slow down the originally quick steps in order to teach them to the intrigued upper crust—and the dreamy pace stayed in fashion. At the Mandarin Oriental Munich; room rates from $433 per night), the concierge will set you up at a local dance school. That might easily be the Tanzschule Wolfgang Steuer, which offers waltz lessons for all levels.