The Whisk
The Drill for this term will be the Samba Whisk
(A Drill is an repetitive exercise you can use to practice a shape or technique, and builds discipline and stamina )
This is a very simplistic view of the whisk in the four dances we are learning this term
The Whisk is a three-step figure that moves you from closed to promenade or counter promenade position with a foot-crossing action.
The Samba
Timing 1-a-2
Basic Whisk to left or right
This Samba Whisk is bouncy, featuring a quick side step, followed by the foot crossing behind and a return to the original spot, focusing on hip action, bent knees (bounce), and flat-ball-flat footwork.
In the Samba you can also dance
Flat Whisks
Extra Bounce Whisks
Ronda Whisks
The Tango
Timing QQ&S
Tango Whisk
Step with leaders RF forward and across in PP and CBMP, place LF to side in PP without weight. (QQ)
The leader then closes RF to LF and places LF side in PP without weight. (&S)
The follower does the normal opposite
In the Tango you can also dance
Fallaway Whisk
Ronda Wisk
The Cha Cha Cha
Timing 2&3 or 4&1
Basic Whisk left or right
It features a side step, followed by the foot crossing behind and a return to the original spot and is similar to the Samba except there is no bounce action.
The Waltz
Timing (1, 2, 3)
Forward Whisk
The leader drives forward, then sideways, crossing the left foot behind, right foot while the follower steps back diagonally, and crosses their right foot behind their left, and turns their head, preparing for the next step in promenade.
In waltz you can also dance
Back Whisk
Left Whisk ending in CPP
