Left Whisk (Gold)
Man
Commence in Closed Position, backing LOD
Step_# | Steps | Turn | Alignment | Moving |
1 | RF back | Com to turn L | Backing LOD | LOD |
2 | LF to side & slightly fwd | 3/8 between 1-2, body turns less | Pointing DW | LOD |
3 | RF crosses behind LF | Body completes turn | Facing DW | Under Body |
4 | Twist to the R on both feet | Toward the alignment of step 7 | ||
5 | Continue to twist | Toward the alignment of step 7 | ||
6 | Continue to twist | Toward the alignment of step 7 | ||
7 | End with weight on RF | Gradually turn 1 full turn to the R over 4-7, body turns more | Backing DC against LOD |
Step_# | Timing | Position | Rise & Fall | Sway | Footwork |
1 | 1 | Closed | TH | ||
2 | 2 | Closed | R | TH | |
3 | 3 | CPP | R | T | |
4 | 1 | CPP | Flat (LF), T (RF) | ||
5 | & | Closed | Flat (LF), T (RF) | ||
6 | 2 | OP | Flat (LF), T (RF) | ||
7 | 3 | Closed | TH |
The following step will be taken back in CBMP with the Lady outside
1) The Left Whisk may be commenced in PP moving down LOD, step 1 taken as RF fwd & across in CBMP, HT
2) If the Left Whisk is commenced in PP, it may be commenced from step 3, immediately crossing RF behind LF (count 1), continuing with steps 4-7 (count 2&3&)
3) If the Left Whisk is commenced in PP, it may be commenced from step 3, immediately crossing RF behind LF (count 1), replacing weight to LF (count 2) and stepping RF to side facing Wall (count 3), and then omitting steps 4-7 to follow instead with a Contra Check
Lady
Commence in Closed Position, facing LOD
Step_# | Steps | Turn | Alignment | Moving |
1 | LF fwd | Com to turn L | Facing DC | LOD |
2 | RF to side & slightly back | 3/8 between 1-2 | Backing DW | LOD |
3 | LF crosses in front of RF | 1/8 between 2-3 | Backing LOD | Under Body |
4 | RF fwd, small step | Com to turn R | Facing against LOD | Against LOD |
5 | LF fwd, small step | 3/8 between 4-5 | Facing DC | Under Body |
6 | RF fwd, small step | 3/8 between 5-6 | Facing Wall | Under Body |
7 | LF fwd, small step | 3/8 between 6-7 | Facing DC against LOD | Under Body |
Step_# | Timing | Position | Rise & Fall | Sway | Footwork |
1 | 1 | Closed | HT | ||
2 | 2 | Closed | L | T | |
3 | 3 | CPP | L | TH | |
4 | 1 | CPP | HT | ||
5 | & | Closed | T | ||
6 | 2 | OP | T | ||
7 | 3 | Closed | TH |
The following step will be taken forward in CBMP, OP
1) The Left Whisk may be commenced in PP moving down LOD, step 1 taken as LF fwd & across in CBMP and turning only 1/4 between steps 1-2
2) If the Left Whisk is commenced in PP, it may be commenced from step 3, immediately crossing the LF in front of the RF (count 1), continuing with steps 4-7 (count 2&3&)
3) If the Left Whisk is commenced in PP, it may be commenced from step 3, immediately crossing the LF in front of the RF (count 1), replacing weight to the RF (count 2), and stepping LF to side facing Centre (count 3), and then omitting steps 4-7 to follow instead with a Contra Check
Preceding Figures
Commenced Backing LOD | As described in the charts above |
PreBronze | 1-3 Reverse Turn; Natural Spin Turn |
Bronze | Closed Impetus (at a corner) |
Silver | Outside Spin (at a corner) |
Commenced in PP | |
PreBronze | Whisk |
Bronze | Outside Change ended in PP; Back Whisk; Basic Weave ended in PP |
Silver | Weave from PP ended in PP; Open Telemark; Open Impetus (at a corner); Turning Lock to L ended in PP |
Gold | Contra Check; Turning Lock to R (at a corner) |
Following Figures
Ended Backing DC against LOD | As described in the charts above |
Bronze | Back Whisk |
Ended Backing against LOD | Underturning steps 4-7 by 1/8 |
Silver | Outside Spin |
Ended Backing DW against LOD | Underturning steps 4-7 by 1/4 |
Silver | Outside Spin |
Following Step 3 | As per note 3 |
Gold | Contra Check |