Left Whisk from PP
- Level
- Gold (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (123) (see notes)
- Rotation
- (None) (see notes)
Left Whisk
- Level
- Gold (ISTD), (IDTA)
- Timing
- (123) (see notes)
- Rotation
- ⅜ (see notes)
Left Whisk on 1st Beat
- Level
- Gold (ISTD, see notes);
- Timing
- (1) (see notes)
- Rotation
- (None) (see notes)
Notes
The Left Whisk has three entries and four exits. Each syllabus only permits certain versions to be danced, denoted after each one.
Entries:
A) Left Whisk from Promenade Position (ISTD), (IDTA)
B) Left Whisk starting Man's RF Back (Lady's LF Fwd.) (ISTD), (IDTA)
C) Left Whisk on 1st Beat (IDTA); (ISTD only after a Turning Lock)
Exits:
1) "Untwist both feet for approximately ⅝ Turn to Right whilst Lady runs around Man RLRL (12&3)." Follow with Man's LF Back, Lady's RF Forward,
Outside Partner. (ISTD), (IDTA)
2) Release LF and step LF Back (Lady's LF Forward Outside Partner). (ISTD)
3) After Left Whisk on 1st Beat: 2. Replace weight on LF, 3. Step RF side, follow with Contra Check. (ISTD, only after Turning Lock)
4) After Left Whisk on 1st Beat: "Man: Untwist to Right. Lady: Circle round the man on his right side RLRL (2&3&)." Follow with Man's LF Back, Lady's
RF Forward. (IDTA)
Not Permitted: German dancers competing D-Class/C-Class syllabus standard under DTV rules are not permitted to dance the Left Whisk or Contra Check.
The Left Whisk has three entries and four exits. Each syllabus only permits certain versions to be danced, denoted after each one.
Entries:
A) Left Whisk from Promenade Position (ISTD), (IDTA)
B) Left Whisk starting Man's RF Back (Lady's LF Fwd.) (ISTD), (IDTA)
C) Left Whisk on 1st Beat (IDTA); (ISTD only after a Turning Lock)
Exits:
1) "Untwist both feet for approximately ⅝ Turn to Right whilst Lady runs around Man RLRL (12&3)." Follow with Man's LF Back, Lady's RF Forward,
Outside Partner. (ISTD), (IDTA)
2) Release LF and step LF Back (Lady's LF Forward Outside Partner). (ISTD)
3) After Left Whisk on 1st Beat: 2. Replace weight on LF, 3. Step RF side, follow with Contra Check. (ISTD, only after Turning Lock)
4) After Left Whisk on 1st Beat: "Man: Untwist to Right. Lady: Circle round the man on his right side RLRL (2&3&)." Follow with Man's LF Back, Lady's
RF Forward. (IDTA)
Not Permitted: German dancers competing D-Class/C-Class syllabus standard under DTV rules are not permitted to dance the Left Whisk or Contra Check.
Video examples
Video Example 1
Notes
There are two Left Whisks in this video, each with a different entry and exit:
1. Occurs at 0:35 - Left Whisk on 1st Beat
Entry Figure: Turning Lock
Exit Figure: Recover (23), Contra Check
This is the only combination of Left Whisk on 1st Beat, Recover, and Contra Check permitted by the ISTD syllabus.
2. Occurs at 0:57 - Left Whisk beginning Man's RF Back
Entry Figure: 1-3 Reverse Turn
Exit Figure: Untwist (12&3), Back Whisk
There are two Left Whisks in this video, each with a different entry and exit:
1. Occurs at 0:35 - Left Whisk on 1st Beat
Entry Figure: Turning Lock
Exit Figure: Recover (23), Contra Check
This is the only combination of Left Whisk on 1st Beat, Recover, and Contra Check permitted by the ISTD syllabus.
2. Occurs at 0:57 - Left Whisk beginning Man's RF Back
Entry Figure: 1-3 Reverse Turn
Exit Figure: Untwist (12&3), Back Whisk
Video Example 2
Notes
There are two Left Whisks in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:48 - Left Whisk from PP
Entry Figure: Turning Lock to PP
Exit Figure: Untwist (12&3) Back Whisk
2. Occurs at 1:14 - Left Whisk from PP
Entry Figure: Contra Check
Exit Figure: Untwist (12&3) Back Whisk
Note that each Untwist rotated approximately 1 full turn. The ISTD and IDTA state the rotation should be ⅝ and ½ respectively. However because the syllabi state "approximately" the excessive rotation is in the grey area of individual interpretation.
There are two Left Whisks in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:48 - Left Whisk from PP
Entry Figure: Turning Lock to PP
Exit Figure: Untwist (12&3) Back Whisk
2. Occurs at 1:14 - Left Whisk from PP
Entry Figure: Contra Check
Exit Figure: Untwist (12&3) Back Whisk
Note that each Untwist rotated approximately 1 full turn. The ISTD and IDTA state the rotation should be ⅝ and ½ respectively. However because the syllabi state "approximately" the excessive rotation is in the grey area of individual interpretation.