West Coast Swing Work Shop

At the end of the workshop, the dancer will be able to do:

1 Count the 8 beat rhythm for the basic whip

Leader: Execute the footwork for the basic whip

Lead the follower throughout the basic whip

Lead the follower throughout the Inside and Outside Turn of the basic whip

Follower: Execute the footwork for the basic whip

Follow a properly led J-Hook lead on count #2

Understand a coaster step on counts #3 #&

Maintain connections at key locations throughout the whip

Execute a proper Anchor Step and maintain connection on count #6

2. Perform 4 or more basic whip variations:

3. Exposure to over 10 basic whip variations with an understanding of whip variation principles.

Expectations for the workshop

• Please know that you will change partners often throughout the workshop

• The class instructor will us multiple whip variations and styles with an understanding that the goal is to learn the basic whip principles outlined in the above section, not every exercise executed throughout the workshop.

• A written curriculum will be provided via Word Document, including video link to all materials covered in the workshop.

Course Content

• Count and rhythm for WCS basic whip

• Leader and Follower basic footwork

• Leads and Follows to execute the basic whip

• Basic Whip

• Variations to the basic whip

  • Outside Turn

  • Inside Turn

  • Hand change behind the back

  • Crossbow Whip

• Principles of basic variations to create various whip patterns

• Hustle or Open Whip

• Behind the back whip

• Reverse Whip

• Locked Whip