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 |
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