Closed Wing

Waltz Closed Wing

Closed Wing 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

  1. Count 1: RF fwd in CBMP, OP | FDC | H | - | - | - | -

  2. Count 2: LF starts to close to RF | FDC | WF, pressure on IE of T of LF | Slight body turn to L on 2 and 3 | - | - | Slight rise on 2 and 3 NFR

  3. Count 3: LF closes to RF w/o weight | FDC | WF, pressure on IE of T of LF | - | - | - | -

Follower

  1. Count 1: LF back in CBMP | BDC | TH | - | - | - | start to rise e/o 1, NFR

    • Keep upward balanced poised position, don't try to pull hip back to get around.

  2. Count 2: RF to side and slightly back (small step) | BDC | T | - | Slight sway to L on 2 and 3 | - | continue to rise on 2

    • This step is not too big. Keep it underneath body. (Man is not moving anywhere)

  3. Count 3: LF fwd in CBMP, OP on L side | FDW against LOD | TH | Slight body turn to L | - | Up. Lower e/o 3

    • Lady keeps her head upward and leftward on step 3 and keep her poise back. L leg goes ahead of body to Wing position.

    • Try not to think body rotating. Think about sway. Try to keep shoulders parallel to partner.

Preceding Figures

  1. Basic Weave

  2. Chasse From Promenade Position

  3. Closed Telemark

  4. Outside Change

  5. Turning Lock

  6. Weave From Promenade Position

Following Figures

  1. Closed Telemark (taking step 1 in CBMP OP on L side)

  2. Open Telemark (taking step 1 in CBMP OP on L side)

  3. Double Reverse Spin (taking step 1 in CBMP OP on L side)

  4. Progressive Chasse To R (taking step 1 in CBMP OP on L side)

  5. Reverse Turn (taking step 1 in CBMP OP on L side)

  6. Fallaway Reverse And Slip Pivot

  7. Whisk (if ended DW)