3/4 Time Dances are a type of dance that are typically performed in 3/4 time, meaning that there are three beats per measure. Two popular dances that fall into this category are minuets and waltzes. Minuets are a type of court dance that originated in the 17th century and is usually performed in a slow tempo. Waltzes are a type of ballroom dance that originated in the 19th century and is usually performed in a moderate tempo.