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
- ^ a b BallroomDancers.com
- ^ The Ballroom Technique; Moore, Alex (2006). Published by ISTD ASIN: B000PH46KI.