One, two, three, its time to waltz in the streets of Vienna, Austria (Video)

The historic and cultural city of Vienna does things a little differently when it comes to celebrating carnival, or "Fasching," as it is called in the city.  

As Vienna's Ball Season begins, with its more than 450 balls to enjoy, Vienna's 1st district opened with a traditional quadrille in the streets and everyone joined in.

Thousands of people were out in the streets, whether local or visitors, learning to dance and having a wonderful time.

Karin Lemberger-Dorner, president of the dance schools in Vienna, told The Local, “It’s sensational that we have so many people here today." 

The quadrille started at 11.11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month, and included some professional dancers, with everyone in the streets laughing, smiling and joining in. This was followed by a gallop and a real Viennese waltz.

One dancer mentioned that it was great that you don't have to pay to join in, and that people from all over the world were there to participate and learn more about the Austrian culture and Vienna's waltz tradition.

Reportedly dance schools in the city will be popular as people new to the art rush to learn the basic steps before attending some of the iconic events of the festival, including the Opera and Philharmonic balls to be held in January and February, when the ball season reaches its peak.

Apparently some of the best moves to master are the Viennese waltz (of course), as well as the boogie, the foxtrot and at least one of the popular Latin American dances.

The season officially kicks off on November 21st with the Vienna Red Cross Ball in the Rathaus (City Hall).

Anyone in town on New Year's Eve can see their way into 2015 dancing in the magnificent Hofburg Palace. It all sounds like a wonderful way to pass a cold winter!