Contra Check to PP
- Level
- Gold (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (123)
- Rotation
- None
Contra Check to Closed Position
- Level
- Gold (IDTA only)
- Timing
- (123)
- Rotation
- None
Notes
Contra Check after Left Whisk
The ISTD syllabus lists this specific amalgamation:
Natural Spin Turn
Turning Lock
Left Whisk on (1), (2) Replace weight on LF, (3) Step RF side into Contra Check.
IDTA: The IDTA syllabus states that the figure may end in closed position, with the Man ready to step RF forward (Lady LF Back).
Not Permitted: German dancers competing D-Class/C-Class syllabus standard under DTV rules are not permitted to dance the Left Whisk or the Contra Check.
Contra Check after Left Whisk
The ISTD syllabus lists this specific amalgamation:
Natural Spin Turn
Turning Lock
Left Whisk on (1), (2) Replace weight on LF, (3) Step RF side into Contra Check.
IDTA: The IDTA syllabus states that the figure may end in closed position, with the Man ready to step RF forward (Lady LF Back).
Not Permitted: German dancers competing D-Class/C-Class syllabus standard under DTV rules are not permitted to dance the Left Whisk or the Contra Check.
Video examples
Video Example 1
Notes
There is one Contra Check in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:37
Entry Figure: Left Whisk on (1), Recover (23)
Exit Figure: 1-3 Weave from PP (Not Syllabus)
(see Waltz Video Analysis)
There is one Contra Check in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:37
Entry Figure: Left Whisk on (1), Recover (23)
Exit Figure: 1-3 Weave from PP (Not Syllabus)
(see Waltz Video Analysis)
Video Example 2
Notes
There is one example of the Contra Check in this video:
1. Occurs at 1:12
Entry Figure: 4-6 Reverse Turn
Exit Figure: None.
There is one example of the Contra Check in this video:
1. Occurs at 1:12
Entry Figure: 4-6 Reverse Turn
Exit Figure: None.
Video Example 3
Notes
There is one Contra Check featured in this video:
1. Occurs at 1:12
Entry Figure: Double Reverse Spin
Exit Figure: Left Whisk from PP
There is one Contra Check featured in this video:
1. Occurs at 1:12
Entry Figure: Double Reverse Spin
Exit Figure: Left Whisk from PP