Jive Whip
Whip is a Bronze Level figure. This online reference gives a detailed description of the dance steps,
including timing, movement, a
list of figures that may precede or follow the pattern; and videos
providing instruction and demonstration of the figure, techniques and
practice routines that include it.
Start in Closed Position.
Leader
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1
|
Q
|
Cross RF behind LF (Cuban Cross)
|
1/4 to R
|
lead lady fwd towards R side
|
2
|
Q
|
LF to side
|
1/4 to R btwn 1-2
|
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3-5
|
QaQ
|
RF to side, very small step, to chasse RLR. End in Fallaway Position
|
1/8 to R over 3-5
|
|
Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1
|
Q
|
LF fwd towards Man's R side
|
1/4 to R
|
|
2
|
Q
|
RF fwd btwn Man's feet, small step
|
1/4 to R btwn 1-2
|
|
3-5
|
QaQ
|
Side chasse LRL. End in Fallaway position
|
3/8 to R over 3-5.
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Notes:
- Amounts of turn: Man: 5/8 is minimum, up to 1 1/8. Most of turn is made on step 1 and 2. (Lady: 7/8 minimum; up to 1 3/8)
- Double Whip: repeat step 1 and 2.
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