Waltz Left Whisk
Waltz Left Whisk is a Gold Level figure. This online reference gives a detailed description of the dance steps,
including timing, footwork, alignment, and movement; steps diagram; 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.
Leader
Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
Sway |
CBM |
Rise & Fall
|
Notes |
1
|
1
|
RF fwd and across in PP and CBMP |
FDW, moving along LOD |
H |
|
- |
- |
- |
|
2 |
2 |
LF to side and slightly fwd |
Pointing DW |
TH |
Body start to turn L |
- |
- |
- |
|
3 |
3 |
RF crosses behind LF |
FDW |
T |
Body turn to L |
- |
- |
- |
Man looks towards Lady's face, not over her R shoulder.
Man's RH will lower as the next step is taken. |
Follower
Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
Sway |
CBM |
Rise & Fall
|
Notes |
1
|
1 |
LF fwd and across in PP and CBMP |
Facing DC, moving along LOD |
HT |
start to turn L |
- |
CBM |
- |
|
2 |
2 |
RF to side and slightly back |
BDW |
TH |
1/4 btwn 1-2 |
- |
|
- |
|
3 |
3 |
LF back in CBMP |
BLOD |
TH |
1/8 btwn 2-3 |
- |
|
- |
Lady may overturn slightly to L on step 3 and turn her head well to the L. |
Alternative - Man start with RF back, BLOD
Leader
Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
Sway |
CBM |
Rise & Fall
|
Notes |
1
|
1 |
RF back |
BLOD |
TH |
Start to turn L |
- |
CBM |
- |
|
2 |
2 |
LF to side and slightly fwd |
Pointing DW |
TH |
3/8 btwn steps 1-2, body turns less |
- |
- |
- |
|
3 |
3 |
RF crosses behind LF |
FDW |
T |
Body turn to L |
- |
- |
- |
Man looks towards Lady's face, not over her R shoulder.
Man's RH will lower as the next step is taken. |
Follower
Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Alignment |
Footwork |
Turn |
Sway |
CBM |
Rise & Fall
|
Notes |
1
|
1 |
LF fwd |
FLOD |
HT |
start to turn L |
- |
CBM |
- |
|
2 |
2 |
RF to side and slightly back |
BDW |
TH |
3/8 btwn 1-2 |
- |
|
- |
|
3 |
3 |
LF back in CBMP |
BLOD |
TH |
1/8 btwn 2-3 |
- |
|
- |
Lady may overturn slightly to L on step 3 and turn her head well to the L. |
Variation: Left Whisk on Count 1 with Contra Check
Man:
- Dance Natural Spin Turn (123) and 1-4 of Turning Lock (1&2 3): end with: LF to side pointing DW
- 1: Cross RF behind LF into Left Whisk
- 2: Replace weight to LF
- 3: RF to side and slightly fwd pointing DW against LOD
- 1: LF fwd into Contra Check DW against LOD
- Continue with steps 2-3 Contra Check turning 1/4 to L.
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