Wing (Waltz)

A Wing is a silver syllabus Waltz Ballroom Dance move. It is a transitional movement that repositions the follower to the leader's left side. Thus, while many dance moves can proceed a Wing, only a reverse movement can follow a wing, such as a Reverse Turn, Double Reverse Spin, Telemark, Fallaway Reverse, or Drag Hesitation.

The Wing begins with a forward hesitation while leading the woman to take three forward steps to the man's left side. Thus, the next figure will begin in outside partner position, moving into a Reverse Turn.[1]

Footwork

The Wing may be preceded by any type of whisk, the chasse from promenade position, open telemark, or open impetus.[2]

Leader (Man)
Step # Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Footwork
1 RF fwd and across in PP and CBMP Pointing to LOD 1/8 btwn 3-4 H
2 LF start to close to RF Towards Facing DC body turn on 5 Pressure on T of RF with foot flat, and pressure on IE of T (LF)
3 LF closes to RF w/o weight Facing DC 1/8 btwn 5-6 Same as step 2
Follower (Woman)
Step # Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Footwork
1 LF fwd in PP and CBMP Facing DC 1/8 btwn 3-4 HT
2 RF fwd preparing to step OP on L side Facing Center 1/8 btwn 4-5 T
3 LF fwd in CBMP, OP on L side Backing LOD, continue to turn to Backing DC 1/4 btwn 5-6, then continue to turn body to Backing DC TH

Closed Wing

The Closed Wing is a Gold syllabus step. Whereas the regular wing ends in an outside partner position, the Closed Wing ends in closed position. Closed Wing may be preceded by a Chasse from Promenade Position or an Outside Change. It may be followed by a Reverse Turn or several variations of Whisk.[1]

Leader (Man)
Step # Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Footwork
1 RF fwd in CBMP, OP Facing DC H
2 LF starts to close to RF Facing DC Slight body turn to L on 2 and 3 WF, pressure on IE of T of LF
3 LF closes to RF w/o weight Facing DC WF, pressure on IE of T of LF
Follower (Woman)
Step # Foot Position Alignment Amount of Turn Footwork
1 LF back in CBMP Backing DC TH
2 RF to side and slightly back (small step) Backing DC T
3 LF fwd in CBMP, OP on L side Facing DW against LOD Slight body turn to L TH

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 BallroomDancers.com
  2. ↑ The Ballroom Technique; Moore, Alex (2006). Published by ISTD ASIN: B000PH46KI.

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