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West Coast Swing

WC - Intro - 1

Introduction to West Coast Swing

General According to most sources' swing was first originated by the Cajuns in and

around the New Orleans area in the late 1920's. Its roots come from jazz music. We can divide swing into three major categories. We dance all three of these categories to the basic "SSQQ" (slow, slow, quick, quick) rhythm that takes 1 1/2 measures to complete. The differences in the three rhythms happen during the "SS" (slow, slow) steps. The Single Swing uses one step per "S" (slow) count and we dance it to the faster tempos. The Double Swing uses two steps for each "S" count. The Triple Swing or East Coast Swing (Jive) uses three steps for each "S" count and we generally dance it to slower tempos. West Coast Swing is a child of East Coast Swing and Jitterbug combining attributes of all three categories. The crowded dance floors in California were the reason for its development. The local dance establishments gave the jive dancers a roped-off area to dance in, as they were too aggressive for the smooth dancers. The dancers developed West Coast Swing so the group would welcome them back to dance with them. Swing is the most versatile family of dances using the greatest range of tempos, styles, steps, and energies. You can dance swing to a tremendous variety of four-beat music. West Coast Swing is just one of the relatives in this extended family of dances and adapts especially well to Round Dancing.

Musical Timing and Tempo The standard timing for West Coast Swing is 4/4,

so it follows that of the other swings. There are two fundamental timings used: a six-count for the sugar and passing figures and an eight-count for the whips. The usual timing for a six count figure is 1, 2, 3&, 4; 1&, 2, taking 1 1/2 bars or measures of music. The usual timing for an eight-count figure is 1,2,3&,4; 1,2,3&,4; taking two bars of music. The tempo or speed of the music is best at 32 bars a minute. This compares to jive at about 40-46 bars a minute.

Basic Guidelines .

SIX COUNT - MAN Step SIX COUNT - WOMAN Step

Always step AWAY from ptr Always step TOWARD ptr Always step IN-PLACE

1 4 6

Always step TOWARD ptr Always step AWAY from ptr Always step IN-PLACE

1 4 6

EIGHT COUNT - MAN Step EIGHT COUNT - WOMAN Step

Always step AWAY from ptr Always step TOWARD ptr Always step TOWARD ptr Always step IN-PLACE

1 4 6 8

Always step TOWARD ptr Always step TOWARD ptr Always step AWAY from ptr Always step IN-PLACE

1 4 6 8

Introduction (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Intro - 2

Floor Geometry Although the structure and timing are similar to that of the other

swings; the floor geometry and execution style are quite different. Whereas you do East Coast Swing in a circular pattern, West Coast Swing uses a more compact, elongated cross pattern. The "slot" is the longer arm of the cross and the lady usually "owns" this territory. The man steps to one side or the other on the short axis of the cross. This is movement across the "slot". The lady moves forward and back while remaining in the elongated axis of the cross or in the "slot". To create the various figures, the man positions himself to direct the lady's movements and turns while she travels her "slot". In the figure descriptions, a specific beginning alignment is given. This in no way infers, the only alignment to dance the figure is that given. As with all stationary dances, the alignment is where ever you are facing when the figure begins. The given alignment is so we may correctly show the normal amount of turn while dancing the figure.

Dance Characteristics Another feature of West Coast Swing is that it is not as

jumpy or energetic as Jive. It is a much slower and smoother dance. Note, that in describing the timing, an "and" (&) denotes the three step syncopations (3&4). There is an "ah" (a) count used (3a4) in the other Jives. This indicates the employment of a smoother, more even action. Since there is not the emphasis on quick energetic action, a walking style of movement (including heel leads) is quite common in most figures.

Fundamental Figure Groups The three fundamental groups or actions in West

Coast Swing are: PASSES - The lady passes the man SUGARS - The lady does not pass the man WHIPS - The man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in the slot OTHER - Figures that break the rules within one fundamental group

Mixing West Coast Swing and East Coast Swing The couple must be in a

loose closed dance position to insert East Coast Figures into their routine. During the West Coast this would place the couple in an "L" position with the man facing the center of the hall and the lady facing reverse line of dance, as an example. Another possibility is the man facing the wall and the lady facing the line of dance. In this survey of figures there are four figures that will provide the Closed Dance Position necessary to lead the East Coast figures. To move back to West Coast after dancing East Coast the Throwout, which begins in a loose Closed Position would be an appropriate figure

West Coast Swing

WC - Intro - 3

FIGURES THAT END IN A LOOSE CLOSED POSITION

Page # FIGURE Man

Facing Lady

Facing Level Family

Type

Turning Basic (6 count "Whip") Underarm Turn To Closed Position Closed Whip Whip With Hand Changes Behind Back*

COH WALL WALL COH

RLOD LOD LOD RLOD

5 5 6 8

Other Pass Whip Whip

* The man's free spin on beats 6 and 7 make it difficult for the man to initiate the lead for East Coast.

Basic Syncopations Syncopations are a "tease" of the timing without disturbing

the lead and follow of any pattern. For example, you can replace a step-touch (one weight change) with a step-step-step (three weight changes) and maintain the same foot to be free for the next step. You can replace the walk-walk (two weight changes) with a step-step-step-step (four weight changes) and be the same. The advantage of syncopation is that its use will allow a more accomplished dancer to enjoy basic figures while dancing with less accomplished dancers. The syncopations listed should first be tried with figures that are the most comfortable such as the Sugar Push, Underarm Turn and Whip.

BASIC SYNCOPATIONS

Level Descriptive Name 6 count

Replace

8 count

Replace

Timing Man's footwork (Lady opposite)

6

6

6

6

6

Point/step, point

Cross/step, step,

Kick/ball, change, (MAN)

Kick/run, run, (LADY)

Freeze on 5 (LADY-Whip)

5&6

5&6

12

12

7&8

12

12

567&8

Q&Q

Q&Q

Q&Q

Q&Q

Q---

Point side R/cl R to L, point side L,

XRIF of L/stp bk L, stp bk R well under body,

MAN-Kick L/stp bk L, XRIF of L,

LADY-Kick R/run fwd R, run fwd L,

LADY (Whip) On ct 5 stp sd L well into hip w. short L

arm,-,-,-,

7

7

7

7

7

7

7

Stp/pt, stp/pt/stp,

Sd/tch, sd/tch/stp,

Stp/pt, bk stp/pt fwd/in plc,

Kick to the 4,stp fwd swvl fc,

(LADY)

Drag, stp (LADY)

Drag, stp (MAN)

Kick/stp beh, stp/stp

5&6

5&6

5&6

5&6

5&6

5&6

5&6

7&8

7&8

7&8

7&8

7&8

7&8

&Q&Q

&

&Q&Q

&

&Q&Q

&

QQ

QQ

QQ

Cl R to L/pt sd L, cl L to R/pt sd R/cl R to L,

Sd R/tch L, sd L/tch R/in place slt bk R,

Stp R/pt L bk, stp L/pt R fwd/in plc slt bk R,

LADY-Kick L X body to "four", stp fwd L swvl fc ptr,

LADY-Drag L straight bk tracing floor, stp bk L well

under body,

MAN-Drag R CW bk & fwd tracing floor, stp in place R

under body,

Kick low R/hook beh, in place L/bk & sd R under

Introduction (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Intro - 4

7

7

Tch bk, stp

Kick, step, (LADY-Fig 11)

5&6

3&4

7&8

Q&Q&

QQ

QQ

body,

Tch R toe well back with straight leg, cl R to L under

body,

LADY (Fig 11)-Swvl 1/2 LF kick R fwd, swvl 1/2 RF fwd

R,

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

Fan,-,tch/stp, (LADY)

Fan,-,tch/stp, (MAN)

Double Cross,-/stp,

Wheel/hop, stp (MAN) [Rev

Sug Push]

Fan w. attitude, stp (LADY-fig

38

only)

Out/out, in/cross, (MAN)

Out/out, in/fwd, (LADY)

Step/cross, fwd,

Step/cross, fwd, (LADY-Fig 11)

Kick/hop, step, (MAN on Whip

only)

Kick/hop, step, (LADY-fig 30

only)

Out/out, in/cross/stp, (LADY-

fig 30)

Cut R in front, hold,-,-, (MAN-

Whip)

45&6

45&6

5&6

5&6

12

12

3&4

3&4

3&4

3&4

7&8

7&8

67&8

12

12

3&4

567&8

S&Q

S&Q

QQ&

Q&Q

SQ

&Q&Q

&Q&Q

&QQ

&QQ

Q&Q

Q&Q

&Q&Q

&

Q---

LADY-Fan L big CCW to side, cont, tch L to R/stp bk L

under body,

MAN-Fan R big CW to side, cont, tch R to L/stp bk R

under body,

XRIF of L,XLIF of R/stp bk R well under body,

MAN-Brush R fwd & wheel up/hop on L, stp bk R well

under body,

LADY-As stp fwd R lift L to attitude spin 1 1/2 fc

RLOD,-,bk L,

MAN-Bk & sd L/sd R (ball), in place L/XRIF of L,

LADY-Fwd & sd R/sd L (ball), in place R/fwd L,

Small step fwd L trn 1/2 RF/XRIF of L, fwd L,

LADY (Fig 11)-Swvl 1/4 LF sd R/XLIF of R, swvl 1/4

RF fwd R,

MAN (Whip only)-Kick L ft/swvl 1/2 RF hop R, fwd L

LADY (Underarm trn)-Kick R/swvl 1/4 LF hop L, sd R

trn 1/4 LF,

L(F.30)-Fwd & sd R past M/sd L, inplc R/swvl LF XLIF

of R/swvl & bk R,

MAN (Whip only)-Swvl 1/2 RF XRIF of L to fc ptr,-,-,-,

Note: Syncopations listed are just a few of the possibilities. The only rule to follow is not to disrupt the lead and follow. So if the syncopation leaves the same foot free as the basic figure then the syncopation should work. You can also put two syncopations in the same figure. This is, of course, more difficult. It doesn't matter who does the syncopation or when. Because the man is leading in West Coast, the man can insert the syncopation at will. The lady will have to wait until she feels that she has time. That is why it is easier for the lady to syncopate at the end of the pattern or at the beginning. The middle (3&4) would be difficult for the lady. The numbers (12345678) represent count while dancing a figure. If two steps, in a figure, use one beat or count, we show it by the use of an & sign. The numbers 5678 actually represent beats 1234 of the second measure. We assumed, in writing the figure descriptions, that all the figures start on beat one of a bar of music. We know the true beat count is 1234 1234 1234, etc. It seemed to us, using 1 through 8 or 10, as a beat count, made the actual count of the figure easier to understand.

West Coast Swing Table of Contents

WC - TOC - 1

S#8 2004

Introduction ……………………………………………..… WC-Int-1

Alternating Underarm Turn ……………………………………………..… WC-42

Alternating Underarm Turn, Two-Handed ……………………………………………..… WC-25

Anchor Step ……………………………………………..… WC-15

Cheek to Cheek ……………………………………………..… WC-05

Forearm Spin ……………………………………………..… WC-38

Forearm with Double Spin ……………………………………………..… WC-39

Hammerlock, Exit From ……………………………………………..… WC-43

Left Side Pass ……………………………………………..… WC-08

Left Side Pass & Tuck to Hammerlock ……………………………………………..… WC-37

Left Side Pass and Tuck ……………………………………………..… WC-10

Left Side Pass with Tuck and Spin ……………………………………………..… WC-09

Overtuck ……………………………………………..… WC-35

Right Sd Pass w/Lady's Underarm Turn ……………………………………………..… WC-07

Right Side Pass ……………………………………………..… WC-06

Side Pass, Traveling ……………………………………………..… WC-11

Sugar Bump ……………………………………………..… WC-02

Sugar Push ……………………………………………..… WC-01

Sugar Push, Double Resist ……………………………………………..… WC-33

Sugar Push, Face Loop ……………………………………………..… WC-04

Sugar Push, Reverse ……………………………………………..… WC-34

Sugar Tuck and Spin ……………………………………………..… WC-03

Throwout ……………………………………………..… WC-40

Tummy Whip ……………………………………………..… WC-22

Tummy Whip with Lady's Free Turn ……………………………………………..… WC-28

Turning Basic ……………………………………………..… WC-24

Underarm Turn ……………………………………………..… WC-13

Underarm Turn to Closed Position ……………………………………………..… WC-26

West Coast Swing Table of Contents

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Underarm Turn to Man's Hammerlock ……………………………………………..… WC-27

Underarm Turn, Hook & Snap, Freeze ……………………………………………..… WC-44

Underarm Turn, Hook and Snap ……………………………………………..… WC-14

Underarm Turn, Man's ……………………………………………..… WC-12

Whip (Man's Alternate Footwork) ……………………………………………..… WC-45

Whip Inside Underarm Turn ……………………………………………..… WC-18

Whip Outside Underarm Turn ……………………………………………..… WC-19

Whip Turn ……………………………………………..… WC-16

Whip Turn, Closed ……………………………………………..… WC-41

Whip Turn, One Handed ……………………………………………..… WC-36

Whip w/Hnd Change Behind the Back ……………………………………………..… WC-29

Whip w/Hnd Changes Behind the Back ……………………………………………..… WC-30

Whip, Double ……………………………………………..… WC-46

Whip, Locked (Wrapped Whip) ……………………………………………..… WC-17

Whip, Side ……………………………………………..… WC-21

Whip, Surprise ……………………………………………..… WC-23

Whip, Triple ……………………………………………..… WC-47

Whip, Underarm ……………………………………………..… WC-20

Wrapped Whip ……………………………………………..… WC-17

Wrapped Whip to Hammerlock ……………………………………………..… WC-31

Wrapped Whip with Lady's Free Turn ……………………………………………..… WC-32

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 42 - 115

Alternating Underarm Turn 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 1&2 Level of Difficulty 6 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right sd, swvl 1/4 RF to fc WALL then sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to fc RLOD, sltly fwd L; fwd R trn 1/2 LF to fc LOD/rec L trn 1/2 LF to fc RLOD, bk R under body, LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, strt LF trn sd & fwd R/cont LF trn to fc WALL XLIF of R, cont LF trn to fc LOD stp bk R; (anchor) L bk under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn

Footwork Lead/Technique

1 1 LOD bk L none TH Lead hands joined low at waist level - Free right hand may be placed on your hip.

2 2 LOD fwd R none HT man is moving to Lady's right sd. Raise joined lead hands above lady's head.

3 3 LOD sd L 1/4 RF

T swvl on R before taking sd step - cont with joined lead hands above Lady's head.

4 & WALL rec R 1/4 RF

TH cont with joined lead hands above lady's head. Foot action precedes the turn.

5 4 RLOD fwd L none HT lower joined lead hands. This must be a strong step fwd to make trn easier.

6 1 RLOD fwd R 1/2 LF

HT Raise joined lead hands. Leave the left foot in place as you step fwd and then trn LF.

7 & LOD rec L 1/2 LF

HT Carry right foot with you as you rec and then trn LF.

8 2 RLOD bk R under body

none TH

Alternating Underarm Turn (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 42 - 116

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 1 RLOD fwd R none HT Lead hands joined. Free left hand may placed on your hip.

2 2 RLOD fwd L none HT man will raise joined lead hands to lead LF trn.

3 3 RLOD sd & fwd R

1/8 LF

T swvl on L before taking the step.

4 & DRW XLIF of R

1/8 LF

TH The foot action precedes the turn.

5 4 WALL bk R 1/4 LF

TH swvl on L before taking the step - joined lead hands will be lowered.

6 1 LOD bk L under body

none T Anchor step begins. Joined lead hands will be raised.

7 & LOD replace R

none H

8 2 LOD replace L

none TH

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined low, facing line of dance. Your elbow is close to your waist. Your right hand may be placed on your hip. [Step 1.] Back left, toe heel. [Step 2.] Raise the lead hands above the lady's head and step forward right, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. [Step 3.] Continue with the lead hands over the lady's head. Swivel 1/4 turn right face on the right toward the wall and step side left, on the toe. [Step 4.] Recover right, toe heel and turn 1/4 right face to RLOD. [Step 5.] After the lady completes her turn to face you, lower the lead hands. Step strongly forward left, heel toe. [Step 6.] Raising the lead hands, forward right, heel toe, turning 1/2 left face to LOD. Leave the left foot in place. [Step 7.] Recover onto the left, heel toe, turning 1/2 left face to RLOD. Carry the right foot with you as you turn. [Step 8.] Back right, well under your body, toe heel. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined low, and facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Forward right, heel toe. [Step 2.] Forward left, heel toe. Make sure this step is in your "slot" with the man moving to your right side. The man will raise the lead hands over your head to lead a left face underarm turn. [Step 3.] Swiveling 1/8 left face on the left foot to DRW, step side and forward right, on the toe. [Step 4.]


WC - Fig 42 - 117

Cross the left foot in front of the right, toe heel and turn 1/8 left face to the wall. [Step 5.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the weighted left foot to LOD and step back right, toe heel. The lead hands will be lowered after completing your underarm turn. [Step 6.] The lead hands will be raised for the man's underarm turn. Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left toe, well under your body. [Step 7.] Replace weight onto the right foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight onto the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Alternating Underarm Turn is a six-count figure taking a 1 1/2 measures. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Passes" in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the Underarm Turn by raising the lead hands above the lady's head on step 2. The lady turns under on steps 3-5 and the man turns under on steps 6-8. The man has an option to turn right face instead of left face. He would step behind on step 6 turning 1/2 right face and in place on step 7 turning 1/2 right face. An Anchor Step is commonly used than a Coaster Step for the last triple.


WC - Fig 42 - 118

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 15 - 35 S#6 2002

Anchor Step 1/2 Measure - 5&6 or 7&8 or 9&10, etc Level of Difficulty 4

MAN OP fcg ptnr & LOD – R ft bk under body/replace wgt to L, replace wgt to R,

LADY OP fcg ptnr & RLOD – L ft bk under body/replace wgt to R, replace wgt to L,

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

Q

LOD

Stp bk R under body

nil

BF

Cuban

hip action bk

Rk in place bk R with toe pointed out at about 2:00, RF remains mostly in hip action bk

2

&

LOD

In Place (almost replace)

L

nil

BF

Cuban

hip action fwd

Bring heel of L to instep of R ft & rplc wgt onto L, with L foot ptd fwd twd LOD and partner, hip action fwd

3

Q

LOD

rplc R

nil

BF

Cuban

hip action bk

Replace wgt onto R with standard foot action toes pointed out at about 2:00, hip action bk

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

Q

RLOD

Stp bk L under body

nil

BF

Cuban

hip action bk

Step bk L with standard foot action toes pointed out at about 10:00, hip action bk

2

&

RLOD

Fwd R (almost replace)

nil

BF

Cuban

hip action fwd

Bring heel of R just fwd of instep of L ft & rplc wgt onto R, with R foot ptd fwd twd RLOD and partner, hip action fwd

3

Q

RLOD

Bk L

(almost replace)

nil

BF

Cuban

hip action bk

Bk L bring heel of L to instep of R ft & replace wgt onto L, engage hip action bk

Anchor Step (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 15 - 36 S#6 2002

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in Open Facing Position with the lead hands joined facing LOD. This figure is a standard ending for most all West Coast Swing figures. [Step 1.] Rock in place back right foot, ball-flat, with foot placement in standard latin toes pointing at about 2:00 direction, using hip action back, checking backward movement and depressing slightly into right leg, to provide an anchor like stability for remaining steps and for partner. [Step 2.] Bring heel of left foot to instep of right foot, ball-flat & replace the weight onto left foot. Left foot will point forward toward LOD and partner, engage hip action fwd. [Steps 3.] Replace weight onto right foot, ball-flat, with foot placement in standard latin with toes pointed at about 2:00 direction, using hip action back.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position with the lead hands joined facing RLOD. This figure is a standard ending for most all West Coast Swing figures. [Step 1.] Step back onto left foot, ball-flat, with foot placement in standard latin toes pointed at about 10:00 direction, using hip back, checking backward movement. [Step 2.] Bring heel of right foot just fwd of instep of L ft, ball-flat, & replace weight onto the right foot. R foot will point forward toward RLOD and partner, engage hip action fwd. [Steps 3.] Replace weight onto left foot, ball-flat, with foot placement in standard latin with toes pointed at about 10:00 direction, bringing heel of left foot to instep of right foot and replace weight onto left foot, engage hip action back.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure is generally performed as the ending to other figures with the counts of 5&6, for example in a measure and one-half figure, such as Sugar Push or any of the “Passing” figure family. This figure, like other figures in West Coast Swing, the body weight is kept low with smooth, even action.

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 5 - 15

Cheek to Cheek 1 1/2 measures - 1234 5&6 Level of Difficulty 6

MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd R strt RF spin to face wall, cont RF spin on R to RLOD, fwd L trn 1/2 LF to LOD; (anchor) R bk under body/replace wt to L, replace wt to R,

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L strt LF spin to WALL, cont LF spin on L to LOD, fwd R trn 1/2 RF to RLOD; (anchor) L bk under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Both hands jnd low at waist level. Slight swing of jnd hands to left

2 Q LOD fwd R strt 1/2 RF spin

H Release right hand, Swing left hand to right between ptr, spin on R to wall. Do not release left hand

3 Q wall still on R

finish 1/2 RF spin

T Finish spin to RLOD. Do not release left hand

4 Q RLOD fwd L trn 1/2 LF

T As toe takes wt trn LF to fc ptr

5 Q LOD bk R under body

none T Anchor step begins. May join both hands or right hand may be placed on hip

6 & LOD rplc L none H

7 Q LOD rplc R none TH

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R

none HT Both hands jnd low. Swing of hands leads LF spin

2 Q RLOD fwd L strt 1/2 LF spin

H Spin LF on L to fc wall. Do not release lead hand

3 Q WALL Still on L finish 1/2 LF spin

T Finish spin to LOD

Cheek To Cheek (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 5 - 16

4 Q LOD fwd R trn 1/2 RF

T As toe takes wt trn RF to fc ptr

5 Q RLOD bk L under body

none T Anchor step begins. May join both hands or place left hand on hip

6 & RLOD rplc R none H

7 Q RLOD rplc L none TH

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined low facing LOD. The elbows are close to your waist. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel with a slight swing of the joined hands to the left. [Step 2.] Release the right hand and swing the left hand to the right between partners as you step forward on the right foot, heel. You are starting a 1/2 right face spin to face the wall. Do not release the left hand. [Step 3.] Finish the spin on the right toe to face RLOD. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot, toe, turning 1/2 left to face partner and LOD. [Step 5.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot well under your body, toe. (Options -- maintain joined hands or place right hand on right hip. The figure following may determine which hand placement is more comfortable.) [Step 6.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined low facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. Swing of the hands leads the left face spin. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel, starting a 1/2 left face spin to the wall. Do not release the lead hand. [Step 3.] Finish the 1/2 left face spin on the weighted left foot, toe to LOD. [Step 4.] Step forward on the right toe turning 1/2 right face to partner and RLOD. [Step 5.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot well under your body, toe. If you release the left hand, a suggestion is to place it on your hip. [Step 6.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Cheek to Cheek is a six count figure taking 1 1/2 measures. The fundamental group of figures it is in is "Sugars", in which the lady does not pass the man. During this figure one rear "cheek" of each partner will very slightly bump. It is important that the lead hands remain joined throughout the figure. The Anchor Step seems more commonly in use than a Coaster Step for the last triple.

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 41 - 111

Closed Whip 2 measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 6 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right sd, swvl 1/4 RF to fc WALL then sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to fc RLOD, fwd L; XRIB of L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, fwd L twd lady, (anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, replace wt to R to end with lady to your right side and man's body oriented to WALL; LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, bk R/cl L to R, fwd R btw man's feet; Swvl 1/2 RF to fc RLOD then rk bk L, rec R, swvl 1/4 RF to fc COH then sd L/cl R to L trn 1/4 RF to fc LOD, bk L under body to fc LOD;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 1 LOD bk L none TH Lead hands joined.

2 2 LOD fwd R none HT Right hand to lady's back.

3 3 LOD sd L swvl 1/4 RF

T The swivel precedes the foot action. Loose CP throughout the figure.

4 & WALL rec R trn 1/4 RF


5 4 RLOD fwd L none HT Partners are front to front at this point.

6 1 RLOD XRIB of L

trn 1/2 RF

T The foot action precedes the turn.

7 2 LOD fwd L none HT

8 3 LOD bk R under body

none T Anchor step begins


10 4 LOD rplc R none TH CP resembles a "L" with lady fc LOD & man fc WALL

Closed Whip (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 41 - 112

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 1 RLOD fwd R none HT Lead hands joined.

2 2 RLOD fwd L trn 1/2 RF

HT Stay in lady's slot. Man will move to lady's right side and place R hand on lady's back.

3 3 LOD bk R none T Beats 3&4 = a back hitch.

4 & LOD cl L to R none TH CP throughout the figure.

5 4 LOD fwd R none HT Step between man's feet.

6 1 LOD rk bk L swvl 1/2 RF

TH The swivel precedes the foot action.

7 2 RLOD rec R none HT

8 3 RLOD sd L swvl 1/4 RF

T The swivel precedes the foot action.

9 & COH cl R to L trn 1/4 RF


10 4 LOD bk L under body

none TH CP like a "L" with the lady fcg LOD & man fcg WALL.

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with the lead hands joined low and facing LOD. [Step 1.] Back left, toe heel. [Step 2.] Forward and side right, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. Place your right hand on the lady's lower back. This hold will be maintained throughout the figure. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 right face on the weighted right foot to the wall and step side left, on the toe. [Step 4.] Recover to the right, toe heel and turn 1/4 right to RLOD. [Step 5.] Forward left, heel toe to a front to front Closed Position. [Step 6.] Cross the right foot behind the left, on the toe and turn 1/2 right to LOD. [Step 7.] Forward left, heel toe. [Step 8.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right toe, well under your body. [Step 9.] Replace weight to the left, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to the right, toe heel. The loose closed position now resembles an "L" with the lady facing LOD and the man facing the WALL.


WC - Fig 41 - 113

LADY Start in Open Facing Position with the lead hands joined low and facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Forward right, heel toe. [Step 2.] Forward left, heel toe and turn 1/2 right to LOD. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. The man will place his right hand on your back and maintain this loose Closed Position throughout the figure. [Step 3.] Step back on the right toe. Steps 3, 4, and 5 will resemble a back hitch. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right, toe heel. [Step 5.] Forward right, heel toe between the man's feet to a front to front position. [Step 6.] Swivel 1/2 right on the weighted right foot to face RLOD and rock back left, toe heel. [Step 7.] Recover right, heel toe. [Step 8.] Swivel 1/4 right on the right foot to COH and step side left, on the toe. [Step 9.] Close the right foot to the left, toe heel and turn 1/4 right to LOD. [Step 10.] Back left well under your body, toe heel. The loose Closed Position now resembles an "L" with the lady facing LOD and the man facing WALL.

GENERAL NOTES Options for man on steps 6, & 7: 1. still on L swvl 1/2 RF and step in place R to fc lady, sd L, or 2. walk fwd R around lady strtng RF trn, cont RF trn sd & fwd L, The Closed Whip is an eight-count figure using two measures (bars) of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Whips" in which the man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in the slot. The footwork for the man is the same as in the Whip. The loose Closed Position established on step 2 is maintained throughout the figure. This becomes a useful figure to lead such figures as the Throwout and all the East Coast Swing figures. Two other figures end in this loose Closed Position -- the Turning Basic and the Underarm Turn To Closed Position. The figure, as described here, is the more common way to do this basic figure. The man has two other options on steps 6 and 7 as described earlier. An Anchor Step is more commonly used than the Coaster Step for the last triple (steps 8, 9 & 10).


WC - Fig 41 - 114

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 33 - 85

Double Resist Sugar Push 1 1/2 measures - 1234 12 Level of Difficulty 8

MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, cl R to L, tap L fwd, cl L to R; tap R bk, cl R to L,

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, kick R past the man & across your body (Reaching man's right arm if possible), sltly bk R; kick L bk, in place L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Both hnds jnd low at waist level - arms must be firm

2 Q LOD cl R to L none TH All closing of the feet is heel to instep.

3 Q LOD tap L none T Tap L fwd. Man's center of gravity is low and well into his right hip. Lean into partner.

4 Q LOD cl L to R none TH

5 Q LOD tap R none T Tap R bk. Lean away from partner.

6 Q LOD cl R to L none TH Lean intro partner.

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Both hands joined. Arms must be firm.

2 Q RLOD fwd L none HT

3 Q RLOD kick R none none As you lean into man kick past the man and across your body to reach man's right arm if possible.

4 Q RLOD sltly bk R

none TH

5 Q RLOD kick L none none As you lean away from man kick the left bk.

6 Q RLOD in place L

none TH Lean into man.

Double Resist Sugar Push (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 33 - 86

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position, with both hands joined low, facing LOD. Your arms must be firm. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Close the right foot to the left, toe heel. [Step 3.] Tap the left toe forward, with your center of gravity low and your weight well into your right hip. The partners will lean into each other. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the foot, toe heel. [Step 5.] Tap the right toe back as partners lean away from each other. [Step 6.] Close the right foot to the foot, toe heel, as partners lean into each other. LADY Start in Open Facing Position, with both hands joined low, facing RLOD. Your arms must be firm. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 3.] Kick your right foot past the man and across your body to reach the man's right arm if possible. You will lean into your partner. [Step 4.] Step slightly back on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 5.] Kick your left foot back as you lean away from the man. [Step 6.] Step in place on the left foot, toe heel, as you lean into the man.

GENERAL NOTES The Double Resist Sugar Push is a six-count figure taking 1 1/2 measures of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Sugars". In this group the lady does not pass the man. The difficulty of this figure is not in the foot pattern but in the body mechanics. The arms must be firm in order for the man and the lady to counter balance each other. The joined hands are not as low as the other West Coast figures. When the partners are leaning in toward each other, the joined hands are at chest height with both bodies compressed to one another. The closing of the feet in this figure and other figures is always with the heel of the foot to the instep of the other. The suggested exit from this is the Underarm Turn with syncopation replacing the first two beats. After 6 even beats, three triples would flow naturally. The hip/ball, cross would be the likely syncopation.

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 46 - 135

Double Whip

2 1/2 measures - 123&4 5678 9&10 Level of Difficulty 7

MAN

OP fcg lady and LOD - Bk L, rec slight fwd R, swvl 1/4 RF to fc WALL sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to fc RLOD, sd L; Rec R trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, sd L. rec R trn 1/2 RF to fc RLOD, sd L; (Anchor) R ft bk under body/replace wgt to L, replace wgt to R,

LADY

OP fcg man and RLOD - Fwd R, fwd L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, bk R/cl L to R, fwd R btw M's feet; swvl 1/2 RF to fc RLOD bk L, fwd R, swvl 1/2 RF to fc LOD bk L, bk R; (Anchor) L ft bk under body/replace wgt to R, replace wgt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Lead/Technique

1

Q

LOD

bk L

nil

TH

Lead hnds joined

2

Q

LOD

rec R

-

HT

M is stepping between W's feet. Right hnd to W's back

3

Q

LOD

sd L

swvl 1/4

RF

T

Maintain loose closed pos. The swivel precedes the foot action

4

&

WALL

rec R

trn 1/4

RF

TH

Maintain loose closed pos. The foot action precedes the turn

5

Q

RLOD

sd L

nil

TH

Maintain closed position. Partners are fc to fc at this point

6

Q

RLOD

rec R

trn 1/2

RF

T

Maintain loose cl pos. The foot action precedes the turn

7

Q

LOD

sd L

nil

TH

Maintain loose closed pos.

8

Q

LOD

rec R

trn 1/2

RF

T

Maintain loose cl pos. The foot action precedes the turn

9

Q

RLOD

sd L

nil

TH

Release right hnd

10

Q

RLOD

stp bk R under body

-

T

Anchor stp begins. Both hnds may be joined or free right hnd may be placed on your right hip

11

&

RLOD

rplc L

-

H

12

Q

RLOD

rplc R

-

TH

Double Whip (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 46 - 136

LADY Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Lead/Technique

1

Q

RLOD

fwd R

nil

HT

Lead hnds joined

2

Q

RLOD

fwd L

trn 1/2 RF

HT

Stp straight fwd in your slot. Man will step between your feet.

3

Q

LOD

bk R

nil

T

Beats 3 & 4 will resemble a back hitch

4

&

-

cl L to R

-

TH

5

Q

-

fwd R

-

HT

Stp between M's feet. Partners are belly to belly at this point

6

Q

-

bk L

swvl 1/2

RF

TH

The swivel precedes the foot action

7

Q

RLOD

fwd R

-

HT

Stp between M’s feet

8

Q

RLOD

bk L

swvl 1/2

RF

TH


9

Q

LOD

bk R

nil

TH

Closed pos will be released

10

Q

-

stp bk L under body

-

T

Anchor stp begins. May join both hnds or place free left hnd on left hip

11

&

-

rplc R

-

H

12

Q

-

rplc L

-

TH


MAN

Start in Open Facing Position with the lead hands joined low and facing LOD. [Step .1] Step back with the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Rec forward with the right foot, heel toe stepping between the lady’s feet. Place your right hand on the lower back of the lady. [Step 3.] Swivel one-forth right face on the weighted right foot to face the wall and step side with the left foot, toe. [Step 4.] Recover to the right foot, toe and turn one-forth right face to face RLOD. Maintain the loose Closed Position. [Step 5.] Step side with the left foot, toe heel to a face to face Closed Position. [Step 6.] Recover right foot, toe and turn one-half right face to face LOD. [Step 7.] Step side with the left foot, toe heel. [Step 8.] Recover right foot, toe and turn one-half right face to face RLOD. [Step 9.] Step side with the left foot, toe heel releasing your right hand. [Step 10.] Begin the anchor step. Step back with the right foot well under your body, toe. [Step 11.] Replace the weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 12.] Replace the weight to the right foot, toe heel. Options--join both hands or place right hand on your right hip. The figure following may determine which hand placement is more comfortable.


WC - Fig 46 - 137

LADY

Start in Open Facing Position with the lead hands joined low and facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step back with the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward with the left foot, heel toe and turn one-half right face to face LOD. Make sure that this step is in your slot with the man stepping between your feet. [Step 3.] Step back with the right foot, toe. Steps 3,4, and 5 (beats 3&4) will resemble a Back Hitch. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right foot, toe heel. [Step 5] Step forward with the right foot, heel toe between the man's feet to a belly to belly position. [Step 6.] Swivel one-half right face on the weighted right foot to face RLOD and step back with the left foot, toe heel. [Step 7.] Step forward with the right foot, stepping between the man’s feet. [Step 8.] Swivel one-half right face on the weighted right foot to face LOD and step back with the left foot, toe heel. [Step 9.] Step back with the right foot, toe heel. Man's right hand will be released. [Step 10.] Begin the anchor step. Step back with the left foot well under your body, toe. Options--join both hands or place the left hand on your left hip. [Step 11.] Replace your weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 12.] Replace your weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The Double Whip is a ten count figure taking two one-half measures of music. This figure makes one one-half turns. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is the basic of the fundamental group of figures called "Whips". In this group of figures the man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in the slot. The alternate footwork is also necessary in order to effectively lead the Double or Triple Whip. The figure as described is the more common way to do this basic figure. The Anchor Step appears to be more commonly used than a Coaster Step for the last triple (beats 9&10). Like other figures in West Coast Swing, the body weight is kept low with smoother, more even action employed.


WC - Fig 46 - 138

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 43 - 119

Exit From Hammerlock 1 1/2 measures - 123&45&6 Level of Difficulty 6

MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right sd, swvl 1/4 RF to fc WALL then sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to fc RLOD, sltly fwd L; (anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, sltly bk & replace wt to R,

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L trn 1/2 LF to fc LOD, bk R trn 1/2 LF to fc RLOD/fwd L trn 1/2 LF to fc LOD, bk R; (anchor) bk L under body/replace wt to R, rplc wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Hammerlock pos (lady's left hand is behind her back-joined with man's right hand).

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Man is moving to lady's right sd. Raise joined lead hands above lady's head. A gentle tug with right hand leads her LF trn, then release the right hand hold.

3 Q LOD sd L swvl 1/4 RF

T Cont with joined lead hands above lady's head. Swivel precedes foot action.


TH Cont with joined lead hands above lady's head. Foot action precedes turn.

5 Q RLOD slt fwd L none HT After lady completes 1 1/2 LF trns, lower joined lead hands.

6 Q RLOD bk R under body

none T Anchor step begins. May place free hand on hip.

7 & RLOD rplc L none H

8 Q RLOD rplc R none TH

Exit From Hammerlock (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 43 - 120

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Hammerlock pos (lady's left hand is behind her back-joined with man's right hand).


HT Man will raise joined lead hands and give a gentle pull on your left hand to lead lady's LF trn. Left hand hold will be released.

3 Q LOD bk R trn 1/2 LF

TH Throughout these turns the foot action precedes the turn.

4 & RLOD fwd L trn 1/2 LF

HT

5 Q LOD bk R TH

6 Q LOD bk L under body

none T Anchor step begins.

7 & LOD rplc R none H

8 Q LOD rplc L none TH


MAN Start in Hammerlock Position facing LOD. The lady's left hand is behind her back and joined with the man's right hand. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Raise the lead hands above the lady's head and step forward on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. A gentle tug with the right hand will lead the lady's left face turns. Release the right-hand hold after the tug. [Step 3.] Continue with the lead hands over the lady's head. Swivel one-forth right face on the right foot to face the WALL and step side on the left toe. [Step 4.] Recover on the right foot, toe heel and turn one-forth right face to face RLOD. [Step 5.] After the lady faces you, completing one and one-half left face turns, lower the joined lead hands. Step slightly forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right toe, well under your body. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel.

LADY Start in Hammerlock Position facing RLOD. The left hand is behind your back joined to the man's right hand. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe and turn one-half left face to LOD. Make sure that this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. The man will raise the lead hands over your head to lead a left face underarm turn. [Step 3.] Step back on the right foot,


WC - Fig 43 - 121

toe heel and turn one-half left face to RLOD. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe and turn one-half left face to LOD. [Step 5] Step back on the right foot, toe heel. The lead hands will be lowered after completing a one and one-half left face turn. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left toe, well under your body. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Exit From Hammerlock is a six-count figure taking 1 1/2 measures of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Passes" in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the Underarm Turn by raising the lead hands above the lady's head, on step 2, and tugging gently with his right hand. The man has the same steps as an Underarm Turn. An Anchor Step is more commonly used than a Coaster Step for the last triple.


WC - Fig 43 - 122

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 4 - 13

Face Loop Sugar Push 1 1/2 measures - 1234 5&6 Level of Difficulty 6 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, bk R, tap L, fwd L; (anchor) R bk under body/replace wt to L, replace wt to R,

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, tap R bhnd L, bk R; (anchor) L bk under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Man's right hand & Lady's right hand jnd low at waist level.

2 Q LOD bk R strt slgt RF

TH Slight RF trn of body with Man's left hand at Lady's waist blocking Lady's progression, raising jnd hands above Man's head

3 Q LOD tap L none T Tap L in place & sltly fwd. Man's center of gravity is low and well into his right hip. Jnd hands cont over Man's head to his left shoulder releasing jnd hands

4 Q LOD rec L sltly LF

H Slight LF trn to square pos with partner joining lead hands


none T Anchor step begins. Both hands may be jnd or free right hand may be placed on your hip

6 & LOD replc L none H

7 Q LOD replc R none TH

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT

2 Q RLOD fwd L sltly RF

HT Fwd progression of Lady's right side is blocked by Man's left arm at Lady's waist

3 Q RLOD tap R sltly RF

T Tap R bhnd & sltly to left of L foot. Tap with inside of right toe

Face Loop Sugar Push (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 4 - 14

4 Q RLOD bk R sltly LF

TH Slight LF trn to square position with partner. Released right hand slides down Man's left arm to join the lead hands


none T Anchor step begins. May join both hands or place free left hand on hip

6 & RLOD replc R none H

7 Q RLOD replc L none TH

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with right hands joined low facing LOD. The elbows are close to your waist. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step back on the right foot, toe heel, with a slight right face turn of the body. This will cause the left arm at the lady's waist to block the forward progression of the lady. Raise the joined right hands above your head. [Step 3.] With your center of gravity low and well into your right hip tap the left foot in place and slightly forward, toe. The joined hands continue over the man's head, releasing when they reach his left shoulder. [Step 4.] Recover to the left foot, heel, turning slightly left face to square up with your partner, joining lead hands. [Step 5.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot, well under your body, toe. (Options -- Keep both hands joined or place the right hand on your hip. The figure following may determine which hand placement is more comfortable.) [Step 6.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with right hands joined low facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. The man's left hand, at your waist, blocks the right side of your body. You will turn slightly right face as your left side continues its forward movement. [Step 3.] Tap the right foot behind and slightly to the left, using the inside edge of the big toe. Continue the turn of the body. [Step 4.] Step back on the right foot, toe heel, turning left face to square up with your partner. Releasing your right hand, let it slide down the man's left arm until joining the lead hands. [Step 5.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot well under your body, toe. You may join both hands or place the free left hand on your left hip. [Step 6.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Face Loop Sugar Push is a six count figure taking 1 1/2 measures. The fundamental group of figures it is in are "Sugars", in which the lady does not pass the man. The figure as described is the common way to do this basic. The figure has to start with a right hand to right hand hold. The Anchor Step seems more commonly used than the Coaster Step, for the last triple.

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 39 - 105

Forearm with Double Spin 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 1&2 Level of Difficulty 7 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right sd, swvl 1/4 RF to the WALL then sd L/rec R and trn 1/4 RF to RLOD, fwd L; (anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, slightly bk & replace wt to R, LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, swvl 1/4 LF to WALL then sd R/cl L to R, swvl 1/4 RF to RLOD then fwd R & spin 1/2 RF to LOD; bk L almost in place trng 1/2 RF to RLOD/small fwd R almost in place trng 1/2 RF to fc LOD, bk L under body,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Lead hands joined low at waist level. Right hand may be on hip. Raise lead hands as you step bk.

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Move to lady's right side. Grasp lady's right forearm with your right hand & release lead hands.


T You will be behind lady with your left hand on back of her left shoulder.


TH While in step 3 pos stop lady's LF movement.

5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Lady's trn is led by bringing your right arm & shoulder bk & fwd pressure with left hand. Your entire body is moving as a unit. Release right hand hold.




8 Q RLOD rplc R none TH You may join lead hands.

Forearm with Double Spin (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 39 - 106

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Lead hands joined. Left hand may be on your hip. Lead hand will be raised.

2 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Man will grasp your right forearm & release lead hand.

3 Q RLOD sd R swvl 1/4 LF

T The swivel precedes the foot action. Man's left hand on bk of your left shoulder.

4 & WALL cl L to R

none TH Man stops lady's LF movement.

5 Q WALL fwd R swvl 1/4 RF & trn 1/2 RF

HT Swvl 1/4 RF before the step fwd R & then spin 1/2 RF.

6 Q LOD bk L almost in

place

trn 1/2 RF


7 & RLOD fwd R almost in

place

trn 1/2 RF



none TH Lead hands may be joined.

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined low, facing LOD. Your elbow is close to your waist. Your right hand may be placed on your hip. [Step 1.] Raise the lead hands and step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Grasp the lady's right forearm with your right hand and step forward on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. Release your left hand. [Step 3.] Place your left hand on the back of the lady's left shoulder and swivel 1/4 right face on the right foot. Facing the WALL, step to the side on the left toe. [Step 4.] Swivel 1/4 right face on the left foot and recover to the right, toe heel. Your left hand will stop the


WC - Fig 39 - 107

lady's left turn. [Step 5.] Bringing the right hand and shoulder back and with forward pressure of the left hand, step forward on the left foot, heel toe. (Your body will move as an entire unit with no pulling or pushing of either hand. You will need a slightly stronger lead to suggest a double spin for the lady.) Release the right hand hold. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right toe, well under your body. Your right hand may be placed on your hip. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel and join lead hands. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined low, facing RLOD. Your left hand may be placed on your hip. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. The lead hands will be raised. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. The man will grasp your right forearm and release your lead hand. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the left foot to the wall and step side on the right toe. The man's left hand will be placed on your left shoulder. [Step 4.] Your left face movement is stopped by the man's position and hand holds. Close the left foot to the right, toe heel. [Step 5.] The man's right hand movement causes a 1/4 swivel on the left foot to RLOD. Step forward on the right foot, heel toe and spin 1/2 right face to LOD. The man will release your right forearm after he leads, strongly, a right face movement. [Step 6.] Step slightly back, almost in place, on the left toe and turn 1/2 right face to RLOD. [Step 7.] Step slightly forward, almost in place, on the right toe and turn 1/2 right face to LOD. [Step 8. ] Step back on the left foot well under your body, toe heel. The lead hands will be joined.

GENERAL NOTES The Forearm With Double Spin is a six-count figure taking a 1 1/2 measures of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Passes" in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the Forearm Spin by grasping the lady's raised right forearm on step 2. He then needs to stop her left face turn on beats steps 3 and 4 and strongly lead the right face turn on step 5. The man's steps are the same as the Underarm Turn. The lady's steps will feel like the Left Side Pass, Tuck & Spin with the left face movement halted. Men use an Anchor Step more often than a Coaster Step for the last triple.


WC - Fig 39 - 108

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 38 - 103

Forearm Spin 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 1&2 Level of Difficulty 6

MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right sd, swvl 1/4 RF to the WALL then sd L/rec R and turn 1/4 RF to RLOD, fwd L; (anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, replace wt slightly bk R,

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, swvl 1/4 LF to WALL then sd R/cl L to R, swvl 1/4 RF to RLOD then fwd R & spin 1/2 RF to fc LOD; (anchor) bk L under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Lead hands joined low at waist level.

Right hand may be placed on. Raise lead

hands as you step bk.

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Step to lady's right side. Grasp lady's

right forearm with right hand & release

lead hands.

3 Q LOD sd L swvl

1/4

RF

T You're behind lady with left hand on back

of her left shoulder.

4 & WALL rec R trn

1/4

RF

TH Stop lady's LF movement. Turn after

changing weight.

5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Lady's trn is led by bringing your right

arm & shoulder bk & fwd pressure with

left hand. Man's entire body moving as a

unit. Release right hand hold.

6 Q RLOD bk R

under

body

none T Anchor step begins. May join lead hands.



LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Lead hands joined. Left hand may be on

your hip. Lead hand will be raised.

2 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Man will grasp your right forearm &

release lead hand.

Forearm Spin (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 38 - 104

3 Q RLOD sd R swvl

1/4 LF


Man's left hand on bk of your left

shoulder.

4 & WALL cl L to R none TH Man stops yours LF movement.

5 Q WALL fwd R trn

3/4

RF

HT Swvl 1/4 RF before fwd R & then spin 1/2

RF.

6 Q LOD bk L

under

body

none T Anchor step begins. Lead hand will be

joined.




MAN Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined low, facing LOD. Your elbow is close to your waist. Your right hand may be placed on the hip. [Step 1.] Raise the joined lead hands and step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Grasp the lady's right forearm with your right hand and step forward on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. Release the lead hands. [Step 3.] Place your left hand on the back of the lady's left shoulder and swivel 1/4 right face on the right foot to the WALL. Then step to the side on the left toe. [Step 4.] Recover to the right foot, toe heel and turn 1/4 right face. Your left hand will stop the lady's left face turn. [Step 5.] Bringing your right hand and shoulder back and with forward pressure of the left hand, step forward on the left foot, heel toe. (Your man's body will move as an entire unit with no pulling or pushing with either hand.) Release the right-hand hold. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right toe, well under your body. You may join the lead hands and place your right hand on your hip. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined low, facing RLOD. Your free left hand may be placed on your hip. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. You lead hand will be raised. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. The man will grasp your right forearm and release your lead hand. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the left foot to the wall and step side on the right toe. The man's left hand will be placed on your left shoulder. [Step 4.] Your left face turn is stopped by the position of the man and the hand holds. Close the left foot to the foot, toe heel. [Step 5.] The movement of the man's right hand will cause a 1/4 right face swivel on the left foot to RLOD. Step forward on the right foot, heel toe and spin 1/2 right face to LOD. The man will release your right forearm after he leads the right face turn. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left toe, well under your body. The lead hands will be joined. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The Forearm Spin is a six-count figure taking a 1 1/2 measures of music. This figure can be


WC - Fig 38 - 105

danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Passes" in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the forearm spin by grasping the lady's raised right forearm on beat 2 (step 2). He then needs to stop her left face turn on steps 3 and 4 and lead the right face turn on step 5. The man has the same steps as the Underarm Turn and the lady's steps are much like the Left Side Pass Tuck & Spin with the left face movement halted. The Anchor Step is more common in use than a Coaster Step for the last triple.


WC - Fig 38 - 106

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 10 - 37

Left Side Pass and Tuck 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 5&6 Level of Difficulty 6 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - swvl 1/4 LF to COH sd L, swvl 1/4 LF to RLOD rec R, cl L to R/in place R, fwd L; (Anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, sltly bk & replace wt to R, LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, swvl 1/4 LF to wall sd R/cl L to R trn 1/4 LF to LOD, swvl 1/2 RF to RLOD fwd R; (Anchor) swvl 1/2 RF to fc LOD bk L under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD sd L 1/4 LF

TH Both hands jnd low at waist level. Swvl on R before the foot action. Bring the right hand to your left shoulder

2 Q COH rec R 1/4 LF

TH Open hands wide as lady steps forward

3 Q RLOD cl L to R none T Bring left hand to your left shoulder as lady tucks in

4 & RLOD in place R

none TH

5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Lead lady under the left arm by bringing the right hand through to lead her RF trn and then release the right hand


none T Anchor step begins. May place right hand on your hip



Left Side Pass & Tuck (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 10 - 38

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Both hands jnd


3 Q RLOD sd R 1/4 LF

T Swvl on L before the foot action

4 & WALL cl L to R 1/4 LF

TH The foot action precedes the turn

5 Q LOD fwd R 1/2 RF

HT Swvl on L before the foot action. Left hand will be released


1/2 RF

T Anchor step begins. left hand can be placed on hip



NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined, low, facing LOD. The elbows are close to your waist. [Step 1.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the weighted right foot to COH and step side on the left foot, toe heel. The man's turn leads the lady, not movement of the arm. Bring the right hand to your left shoulder. [Step 2.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the weighted left foot to RLOD and recover on the right foot, toe heel. Open your hands wide as the lady steps forward. [Step 3.] Close the left foot to the right, toe. Bring the left hand to your left shoulder as the lady tucks in. [Step 4.] Step in place on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Lead the lady under the raised left hand by bringing the right hand through to lead her right face underarm turn, then release the right hand. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot, well under your body, toe. Place the right hand on your hip. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined low facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. The man will bring your left hand to his left shoulder. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your left side. Open the joined hands wide. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the weighted left foot to the wall and step side right, toe. The man brings your right hand to his left shoulder as you tuck in. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right, toe heel and turn 1/4 left face to LOD. [Step 5.] Swivel 1/2


WC - Fig 10 - 39

right face on the weighted left foot to RLOD and step forward on the right foot, heel toe. The man will lead your right face turn by bringing your left hand through, then releasing your left hand. [Step 6.] Swivel 1/2 right face on the weighted right foot to LOD and begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot, well under your body, toe. Place your left hand on your hip, if you wish. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Left Side Pass & Tuck is a six count figure taking 1 1/2 measures. Some time dancers call it a passing tuck or two-handed tuck. This figure uses the underarm turn on beat 4 (step 5) which requires release of the man's right hand. Other options would be a spin or a turn to a Hammerlock. The fundamental group of figures this figure is in is "Passes", in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the Left Side Pass with his left face rotation on beat 1 (step 1), not by movement of the lead arm. The man and lady have an option to replace the first triple (beats 3 & 4) with a tap-step making the timing of the entire figure 1234 1&2. The man does exactly the same steps as the left side pass. The lady does similar steps as in the sugar tuck, but passes the man before she tucks. The Anchor Step seems more common in use than the Coaster Step for the last triple (1&2).


WC - Fig 10 - 40

Intentionally Left Blank

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 8 - 21

Left Side Pass 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 5&6 Level of Difficulty 5

MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - swvl 1/4 LF to COH sd L, swvl 1/4 LF to RLOD rec R, cl L to R/in place R, fwd L; (anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, sltly bk & replace wt to R,

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, strt LF trn sd & fwd R/XLIF of R cont LF trn to wall, cont LF trn to LOD bk R; (anchor) bk L under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD sd L 1/4 LF

TH Lead hands jnd low at waist level. right hand may be placed on your hip. The swivel is on the R and precedes the foot action


TH Keep jnd hands low. The swivel is on the L and precedes the foot action

3 Q RLOD cl L to R none T

4 & RLOD in place R

none TH






LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Lead hands jnd. left hand may be placed on your hip

2 Q RLOD fwd L none TH

3 Q RLOD sd & fwd R

1/8 LF

T The swivel is on the L and precedes the foot action

4 & DRW XLIF of R

1/8 LF

T The foot action precedes the turn

Left Side Pass (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 8 - 22

5 Q WALL bk R 1/4 LF

TH The swivel is on the L and precedes the foot action






MAN Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined low facing LOD. The elbows are close to your waist. You may palace your right hand on your hip, if you wish. [Step 1.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the weighted right foot to COH and step side on the left foot, toe heel. The man's turn leads the lady, not movement of the arm. [Step 2.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the weighted left foot to RLOD and recover on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 3.] Close the left foot to the right, toe. [Step 4.] Step in place on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot, well under the body, toe. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined, low, facing RLOD. You may place your left hand on your hip, if you wish. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your left side. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/8 left face on the weighted left foot to DRW and step side and forward on the right foot, toe. [Step 4.] Cross the left foot in front of the right, toe and turn 1/8 left face to the wall. [Step 5.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the weighted left foot to LOD and step back on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot, well under your body, toe. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Left Side Pass is a six count figure taking 1 1/2 measures. The fundamental group of figures it is in is "Passes", in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the left side pass with his left face rotation on beat 1 (step 1), not by movement of the lead arm. Keep the joined lead hands low throughout the figure. The man has an option to replace the first triple (beats 3 & 4) with a tap-step making the timing of the entire figure 1234 1&2. The lady does exactly the same steps as the underarm turn. The Anchor Step seems more common in use than the Coaster Step for the last triple (1&2).

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 9 - 23

Left Side Pass with Tuck and Spin 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 5&6 Level of Difficulty 7 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - svl 1/4 LF to COH sd L, svl 1/4 LF to RLOD rec R, cl L to R/in place R, fwd L; (anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, sltly bk & replace wt to R, LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, svl 1/4 LF to wall sd R/cl L to R trn 1/4 LF to LOD, strt RF trn to RLOD fwd R spin RF on R to fc LOD; (anchor) bk L under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD sd L 1/4 LF

TH Both hands jnd low at waist level. Svl 1/4 on R before the foot action. Bring the right hand to your left shoulder


TH SVL 1/4 on L before the foot action. Open hands wide as Lady steps forward

3 Q RLOD cl L to R none T Bring left hand to your left shoulder as lady tucks into you

4 & RLOD in place R

none TH

5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Lead lady under the left arm by bringing the right hand through to lead her RF spin and then release both hands


none T Anchor step begins. Join lead hands

7 & RLOD replc L none H

8 Q RLOD replc R none TH

Left Side Pass Tuck & Spin (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 9 - 24

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Both hands jnd


3 Q RLOD sd R 1/4 LF

T Svl on L before the foot action

4 & WALL cl L to R 1/4 LF


5 Q LOD fwd R svl 1/2 RF & spin 1/2 RF

T Both hands will be released. Swivel 1/2 on L to RLOD and then step fwd and spin 1/2 on the R toe to LOD


none TH Anchor step begins. Join lead hands. Left hand may be placed on hip

7 & LOD replc R none H

8 Q LOD replc L none TH

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined, low, facing LOD. The elbows are close to your waist. [Step 1.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the weighted right foot to COH and step side on the left foot, toe heel. The man's turn leads the lady, not movement of the arm. Bring the right hand to your left shoulder. [Step 2.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the weighted left foot to RLOD and recover on the right foot, toe heel. Open your hands wide as the lady steps forward. [Step 3.] Close the left foot to the right, toe. Bring the left hand to your left shoulder as the lady tucks in. [Step 4.] Step in place on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Lead the lady under the raised left hand by bringing the right hand through to lead her right face spin, then release both hands. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot, well under your body, toe. Place the right arm on your hip. Join lead hands. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined, low, facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. Man will take your left hand to his left


WC - Fig 9 - 25

shoulder. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your left side. Open the hands wide. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the weighted left foot to the wall and step side on the right foot, toe. The man will bring your right hand to his left shoulder as you tuck in. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right, toe heel and turn 1/4 left face to LOD. [Step 5.] Swivel 1/2 right face on the weighted left foot to RLOD and step forward on the right foot, toe. Continue to spin right face to LOD. The man will lead a right face turn by bringing your left hand through, then releasing both hands. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot, well under your body, toe. You can place your left hand on your hip, if you wish. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Left Side Pass With Tuck & Spin is a six count figure taking 1 1/2 measures. Some time dancers call it the passing tuck & spin. This figure uses the RF spin on beat 4 (step 5) which requires release of both hands. Other options would be an underarm turn or a turn to a hammerlock. We are writing these options as separate figures. The fundamental group of figures this figure is in is "Passes", in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the left side pass with his left face rotation on beat 1 (step 1), not by movement of the lead arm. The man and lady have an option to replace the first triple (beats 3 & 4) with a tap-step, making the timing of the entire figure 1234 1&2. The man does exactly the same steps as the left side pass. The lady has similar steps as in the sugar tuck & spin but she is passing the man before she tucks. The Anchor Step seems more common in use than the Coaster Step for the last triple (1&2).


WC - Fig 9 - 26


West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 37 - 99

Left Side Pass & Tuck to Hammerlock 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 1&2 Level of Difficulty 6 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - swvl 1/4 LF to COH then sd L, swvl 1/4 LF to RLOD then rec R, cl L to R/in place R, fwd L; (anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, replace wt slight bk on R, LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, swvl 1/4 LF to WALL then sd R/cl L to R trn 1/4 LF to LOD, swvl 1/2 RF to RLOD then fwd R; swvl 1/2 RF to LOD then bk L a small step almost in place/in place R, bk L under body,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD sd L swvl 1/4 LF

TH Both hands joined throughout the figure. The swivel precedes the foot action. Bring the right hand to your left shoulder

2 Q COH rec R swvl 1/4 LF

TH Open up hands wide as lady steps forward.

3 Q RLOD cl L to R none T Bring left hand to your left shoulder as lady tucks in.

4 & RLOD in place R

none TH

5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Lead lady under the left arm by bringing the right hand through to lead her RF trn. Do not release hand holds.





Left Side Pass & Tuck To Hammerlock (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 37 - 100

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Both hands remain joined throughout the figure.




4 & WALL cl L to R trn 1/4 LF


5 Q LOD fwd R swvl 1/2 RF

HT The swivel precedes the foot action.

6 Q RLOD bk L almost in place

swvl 1/2 RF

T

7 & LOD in place R

none TH


none TH

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined low, facing LOD. Both hands will remain joined throughout the figure. [Step 1.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the right foot to COH and step side on the left foot, toe heel. The man's turn leads the lady, not movement of his arm. Bring your right hand to your left shoulder. [Step 2.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the left foot to RLOD and recover on the right foot, toe heel. Open your hands up wide as the lady steps forward. [Step 3.] Close the left toe to the right foot. Bring your left hand to your left shoulder and the will lady tuck in. [Step 4.] Step in place on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Lead the lady under your raised left hand by bringing your right hand through. This will lead her into a right face underarm turn. Do not release hand holds. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot toe, well under your body. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 8] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel.


WC - Fig 37 - 101

LADY Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined low, facing RLOD. Both hands will remain joined throughout the figure. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. Man will move your left hand to his left shoulder. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your left side. The joined hands will be opened wide. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the left toe, to the wall and step side on the right toe. Your right hand will be brought to the man's left shoulder as you tuck in. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right foot, toe heel and turn 1/4 left face to LOD. [Step 5.] Swivel 1/2 right face on the left foot to RLOD and step forward on the right foot, heel toe. The man will lead your right face underarm turn by bringing your left hand through. [Step 6.] Swivel 1/2 right face on the right foot to LOD and step back, almost in place, on the left toe. [Step 7.] Step in place on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 8.] Step back on the left foot, well under body, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Left Side Pass & Tuck To Hammerlock is a six-count figure taking 1 1/2 measures of music. It has also been called a Passing Tuck To Hammerlock. Both hands must remain joined throughout the figure. Other options would be an Underarm Turn or spin on beat 4 (step 5). These options are written up as separate figures. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Passes" in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the Left Side Pass by his left face rotation on beat 1 (step 1), not by movement of the lead arm. The man and lady have an option to replace the first triple (steps 3, 4 and 5) with a tap-step making the timing of the entire figure 1234 1&2. The man has the same steps as the Left Side Pass. The lady has similar steps as the Sugar Tuck but the lady is passing the man before she tucks. It seems, for the man, the Anchor Step is more common than a Coaster Step for the last triple (steps 6, 7 and 8).


WC - Fig 37 - 102

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 12 - 45

Man's Underarm Turn 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 5&6 Level of Difficulty 6 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's left sd, swvl 1/4 RF to wall sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to RLOD, sltly fwd L; (anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, sltly bk & replace wt to R, LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, swvl 1/8 LF to DRW sd & fwd R/XLIF of R trn 1/8 LF to wall, swvl 1/4 LF to LOD bk R; (anchor) bk L under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Right hands jnd low at waist level. Left hand may be placed on hip. Lead hands may be used

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Man is moving to lady's left sd. Raise jnd hands

3 Q LOD sd L 1/4 RF

T Cont with hands above Man's head. Swvl on R before the foot action


TH Cont with hands above Man's head. The foot action precedes the turn

5 Q RLOD sltly fwd L

none HT After man completes RF underarm trn, lower jnd hands





Man's Underarm Turn (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 12 - 46

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Right hands jnd. Left hand may be placed on hip. Lead hands may be also be used

2 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Man will raise jnd hands

3 Q RLOD sd & fwd R

1/8 LF


4 & DRW XLIF of R

1/8 LF

T The foot action precedes the turn

5 Q WALL bk R 1/4 LF

TH Swvl on L before the foot action





NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with right hands joined, low, facing LOD. Elbow is close to your waist. You may place your left hand on your hip, if you wish. You may dance this figure with lead hands joined, however; the man must keep his elbow low, creating a window, while raising the left hand making the movement more difficult. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Raise joined hands above the your head and step forward on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's left side. [Step 3.] Continue with the hands over your head. Swivel 1/4 right face on the weighted right foot to the wall and step side on the left foot, toe. [Step 4.] Recover to the right foot, toe heel and turn 1/4 right face to RLOD. [Step 5.] After you complete your turn, lower the joined hands. Step slightly forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot, well under your body, toe. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with right hands joined, low, facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure that this step is in your slot with the man moving to your left side. The man will raise the joined hands over his head. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/8 left face on


WC - Fig 12 - 47

the weighted left foot to DRW, then step side and forward on the right foot, toe. [Step 4.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot, toe and turn 1/8 left face to the wall. [Step 5.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the weighted left foot to LOD, then step back on the right foot, toe heel. The man will lower the joined hands after he completes his underarm turn. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot, well under your body, toe. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Man's Underarm Turn is a six count figure taking 1 1/2 measures. The fundamental group of figures it is in is "Passes", in which the lady passes the man. The man leads his Underarm Turn by raising the joined hands above his head on beat 2 (step 2). He does almost the same steps as in the Underarm Turn, except that he steps to the lady's left side on beat 2 (step 2). The lady's steps are identical to those in the Underarm Turn with the above exception. The Anchor Step seems more common in use than the Coaster Step for the last triple (1&2).


WC - Fig 12 - 48


West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 36 - 95

One Handed Whip 2 measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 7 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right sd, swvl 1/4 RF to fc WALL then sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to fc RLOD, fwd L; XRIB of L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, fwd L twd lady, (anchor) R ft bk under body/rplc wt to L, rplc wt to R; (Options on steps 6 & 7: lift R and swvl RF to fc lady then step in place R, sd L, - or Walk fwd R around W starting RF trn, cont RF trn sd & fwd L,) LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L trn 1/2 LF to fc LOD, bk R/cl L to R, fwd R btw man's feet; swvl 1/2 RF to fc RLOD then bk L, swvl 1/2 RF to fc LOD then fwd R, swvl 1/2 RF to fc RLOD (anchor) L ft bk under body/rplc wt to R, rplc wt to L;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH R hands are joined for the entire figure.

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Man moves to lady's right sd. Joined hands behind lady's back.





5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Tight CP at this point.

6 Q RLOD XRIB of L

trn 1/2 RF

T A gentle tug will lead lady to unwrap with RF turns.

7 Q LOD fwd L none HT Lady unwraps with RF trn.


none T Lady continues to unwrap. Anchor step begins. May place left hand on hip.


10 Q LOD rplc R none TH Still with right hands joined.

One Handed Whip (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 36 - 96

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Right hands joined low throughout figure.


HT Step fwd in your slot. Man will move to your right side. Joined hands will be behind your back as you wrap LF.

3 Q LOD bk R none TH Steps 3, 4 & 5 will resemble a back hitch.

4 & LOD cl L to R

none TH

5 Q LOD fwd R

none HT Step between man's feet. Partners are front to front at this point.

6 Q LOD bk L swvl 1/2 RF

T The swivel precedes the foot action. A gentle tug on joined hands will lead you to unwrap with RF turns.

7 Q RLOD fwd R swvl 1/2 RF

T The swivel precedes the foot action. Do not release hand hold, you merely unwrap RF.


swvl 1/2 RF

T The swivel precedes the foot action. Anchor step begins.


10 Q RLOD rplc L none TH End with the same hand hold.

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position, with the right hands joined low, facing LOD. Maintain these joined hands throughout the figure. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step forward and side on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. The joined hands will be behind the lady's back as she wraps left face. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 RF on the right foot to the wall and step side on the left toe. [Step 4.] Recover on the right foot, toe heel and turn 1/4 right face to RLOD. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe to a loose position. [Step 6.] A gentle tug with the right hand will lead the lady to unwrap right face as you cross the right foot behind the left foot, on the toe, turning 1/2 right face to LOD. Note the other options in the cue sheet description. [Step 7.] Do not release the hand


WC - Fig 36 - 97

hold. As the lady continues to unwrap, you step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 8.] The lady continues to unwrap as you begin the Anchor Step. Step back on the right toe, well under your body. You may place your left hand on your hip. [Step 9.] Replace weight to the left heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel. End with the same right hand hold. LADY Start in Open Facing Position, with the right hands joined low, facing RLOD. Maintain these joined hands throughout the figure. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe and turn 1/2 left face to LOD. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. The joined hands will be behind your back as you wrap left face. [Step 3.] Step back on the right foot, toe heel. Steps 3, 4, and 5 will resemble a back hitch. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot, between the man's feet, to a loose closed position. [Step 6.] A gentle tug on your right hand will lead you to swivel 1/2 right face on your right foot to RLOD and step back on the left toe. [Step 7.] Swivel 1/2 face on your left foot to LOD and step forward on the right toe. Do not release hand hold. You will unwrap as you execute the right face turns. [Step 8.] Swivel 1/2 right face on your right foot to RLOD and begin the anchor step. Step back on the left toe well under your body. You may place your left hand on your hip. [Step 9.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel. End with the same right hand hold.

GENERAL NOTES The One Handed Whip is an eight-count figure taking two measures of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Whips" in which the man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in the slot. The man's footwork is the same as in the Whip. Joined right hands are kept low throughout the figure. The lady's steps are almost the same as in the Whip With Outside Underarm Turn. On step 2 the lady will turn left face instead of right face as in most Whips. The lady has 1 1/2 right face turn in this figure. The man has two other options on steps 6 and 7. The man appears to use the Anchor Step more often than the Coaster Step for the last triple.


WC - Fig 36 - 98

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 35 - 91

Overtuck 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 1&2 Level of Difficulty 7 MAN Tandem both fcg LOD with right hands joined - fwd L, rec R, cl L to R/in place R, fwd L; (anchor) R bk under body/rplc wt to L, sltly bk & replace wt to R, LADY Tandem fcg LOD with right hands joined - fwd R, fwd L, swvl 1/2 LF to fc RLOD then bk R/swvl 1/2 LF to fc LOD then fwd L, fwd R; swvl 1/2 RF to fc RLOD then bk L/swvl 1/2 RF to fc LOD then fwd R, swvl 1/2 LF to fc RLOD then bk L under body,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD fwd L none HT Right hands joined low at waist level. Free left hand may be placed on your hip. You may look over shoulder at lady.

2 Q LOD rec R none TH

3 Q LOD cl L to R

none T Keep joined hands relatively low for lady's LF trns.

4 & LOD in place R

none TH Raise left hand to catch the back of lady's left shoulder.

5 Q LOD fwd L none HT Joined hands are lower than lady's right shoulder level to prevent leading turns under. Stop lady's LF trns with left hand, see step 4.


none T Slight pull with right hand & push with left hand to lead lady's RF trns and release right hand hold. Anchor step begins.

7 & LOD rplc L none H Anchor step can be replaced with a fwd/fwd, fwd if lady gets too far away.

8 Q LOD rplc R none TH Lead hands may be joined.

Overtuck (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 35 - 92

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD fwd R none HT Right hands joined low. Free left hand may be placed on your hip.

2 Q LOD fwd L none HT

3 Q LOD bk R swvl 1/2 LF

T The swivel precedes the foot action. Start to extend left arm to the side.

4 & RLOD fwd L swvl 1/2 LF

HT The swivel precedes the foot action.

5 Q LOD fwd R none HT Man's left hand on back of lady's left shoulder stops lady's LF movement. Start to lower left arm.



7 & RLOD fwd R swvl 1/2 RF



TH The swivel precedes the foot action. Join lead hands.

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Tandem Position with right hands joined low and both facing LOD. The man will face LOD for the entire figure. The left hand may be placed on your hip. You may look at the lady over your right shoulder. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. The man's body and arm acting as a unit leads the lady, not a pull with the arm. [Step 2.] Recover to the right foot, toe heel. [Step 3.] Close the left toe to the right foot. Keep the joined hands relatively low for the lady's left face turns. [Step 4.] Step in place on the right foot, toe heel. Raise the left hand and arm to catch the back of the lady's left shoulder. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. The joined hands are lower than the lady's shoulder level to prevent leading turns. Stop the lady's left face turn with the left hand. [Step 6.] Lightly pull with the right hand and push with the left hand to lead the lady's right face turn. Release the hand hold and begin the anchor step. Step back on the right toe well under your body. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. The anchor can be replaced with a fwd/fwd, fwd if the lady moves too far away. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel.


WC - Fig 35 - 93

LADY Start in Tandem Position with right hands joined low facing LOD. Your left hand may be placed on your hip. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your left side. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/2 face on the left foot to RLOD and step back on the right toe. Start to extend your left arm to the side. [Step 4.] Swivel 1/2 left face on the right foot to LOD and step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. The man's left hand on the back of your left shoulder will stop your left face turning. Start to lower your left arm. [Step 6.] Swivel 1/2 right face on the right foot to RLOD and step back on the left toe. [Step 7.] Swivel 1/2 right face on the left foot to LOD and step forward on the right toe. [Step 8.] Swivel 1/2 right face on the right foot to RLOD and step back on the left toe, foot well under body and join the lead hands.

GENERAL NOTES The Overtuck is a six-count figure, taking 1 1/2 measures of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Passes" in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the Overtuck with his body and right arm acting as a unit, on step 1, not by pulling his right arm. The joined hands will be kept relatively low throughout the figure. This will prevent the joined hands from being above the lady's shoulder on step 5. Raising the hands above the shoulder will lead an Underarm Turn. The man steps are the same as the Right Side Pass. The lady's full left face turn in the first triple and 1 1/2 right face turn on the second triple make this figure more difficult. The man has an option to replace the first triple (steps 3, 4 & 5) with a tap-step making the timing of the entire figure 1234 1&2. Men seem to use the Anchor Step more often than a Coaster Step for the last triple (5&6). The man may have to replace the Anchor with a "run/run, run" to stay with the lady if she moves away from him.


WC - Fig 35 - 94

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 34 - 87

Reverse Sugar Push (for entrance and exit - See General Notes) 1 1/2 measures - 1234 12 Level of Difficulty 8

MAN and LADY Note: The man and lady have exactly the same footwork and body mechanics. Tandem fcg RLOD man behind the lady - bk L, cl L to R, tap L, fwd L; slide the right foot forward tracing the toe on the floor and start to lift the foot up and back then down, bk R well under body,

MAN and LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD bk L none TH Both hands joined low at waist level.

Keep hands wide.

2 Q RLOD cl L to R none TH Right foot slightly bhnd left. Slight RF

turn of bodies.

3 Q RLOD tap L none T Tap L slightly fwd. Center of gravity is low

and well into right hip.

4 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Slight LF turn of bodies.

5 Q RLOD Slide R

fwd & lift

none still on

flat L ft

Keep the toe on the floor as you move it

forward then lift and draw back.

6 Q RLOD bk R

under

body

none TH The pattern is usually repeated taking

another 1 1/2 measures.


MAN and LADY Start in Tandem, with man behind the lady, facing RLOD. For the comfort of the lady, keep the hands wide apart and low, at waist level. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Close the left foot to the right foot, toe heel, with a slight right face turn of the body. [Step 3.] Tap the left toe slightly forward, with your center of gravity low and your weight well into your right hip. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe, turning slightly left face to RLOD. [Step 5.] With weight remaining on the flat left foot, bring the right foot forward sliding the toe along the floor. Then lift the right foot up and back to the ankle of the left. [Step 6.] Step back on the right foot well under your body, toe heel. This figure is usually repeated taking another 1 1/2 measures.

GENERAL NOTES

The Reverse Sugar Push is a six-count figure taking 1 1/2 measures of music, however; it is usually repeated so that it takes three measures. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Sugars" in which the lady does not pass the man. The figure requires a special hand hold and also a one measure entry and one measure exit figure. The entrance and exit figures can vary as long as they allow the man and lady to arrive at the correct position to dance the figure. This is quite a difficult

Reverse Sugar Push (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 34 - 88

figure involving very different hand positions and separate timing for the man and the lady, before and after, to have the same footwork for the Reverse Sugar Push.

Entrance to the Reverse Sugar Push

1 measures - (Man) 1234; (Lady) 123&4;

MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, rec R, swvl 1/4 RF to fc Wall then sd L, swvl 1/4 RF to fc RLOD then fwd R;

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, fwd R/fwd L, fwd R;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH With left hands joined over right hands

joined. Loose hand hold without using

the thumbs.

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Raise the joined left hands and step to the

lady's right side.

3 Q LOD sd L swvl

1/4

RF


4 Q WALL fwd R swvl

1/4

RF

HT The swivel precedes the foot action. Leave

the left foot extended back, pointing the

toe. End in tandem fcg RLOD.

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Left hands joined over joined right hands.

Do not use your thumbs.

2 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Step under joined left hands and stay in

your slot.

3 Q RLOD fwd R none T

4 & RLOD fwd L none T

5 Q RLOD fwd R none TH Leave the left foot extended back pointing

the toe.


MAN Start in Open Facing Position with the left hands joined above the joined right hands, facing LOD. A loose hand hold is required. Do not use your thumbs. Maintain the hand holds for


WC - Fig 34 - 89

the entrance, the figure and the exit. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Raise the left hands to allow the lady to pass under as you step forward on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 right face on the right foot to the wall then step to the side on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 4.] Swivel 1/4 right face on the left foot to RLOD then step forward on the right foot, heel toe. Leave the left foot extended back pointing the left toe. End in Tandem facing RLOD behind the lady.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position with left hands joined above the joined right hands, facing RLOD. A loose hand hold is required. Do not use your thumbs. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] As the man raises the left hands to allow you to pass under, step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure that you stay in your slot. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right toe. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left toe. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot, toe heel. Leave the left foot extended backward, pointing the left toe. End in Tandem, facing RLOD, in front of the man.

Exit from the Reverse Sugar Push

1 measures - (Man) 1234; (Lady) 123&4

MAN Tandem behind ptr fcg RLOD - bk L, fwd R, swvl 1/2 RF to fc LOD then fwd L, swvl 1/2 RF to fc RLOD in place R;

LADY Tandem in front of ptr fcg RLOD - bk L, bk R, (anchor) L bk under body/replace wt to R, replace wt L;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD bk L none TH

2 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Man is moving to lady's left side. Raise

joined right hand to allow lady to pass.

under.

3 Q RLOD fwd L swvl

1/2

RF


4 Q LOD in place R swvl

1/2

RF


Keeping the hands joined the ending

position is a man's Hammerlock.

Releasing the left hand, you are in

position to lead the right side pass.


WC - Fig 34 - 90

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD bk L none TH

2 Q RLOD bk R none TH Make sure that you are moving straight

back in you slot. Right hand will be

raised to allow you to pass under joined

hands.

3 Q RLOD bk L

under

body





MAN The Reverse Sugar Push finishes in Tandem Position with the man behind the lady facing RLOD. Both hands are joined throughout the figure. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Raise the joined right hands to allow the lady to step under as you step forward on the right foot, heel toe. Make sure you are moving to the lady's left side. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/2 right face on the right foot to LOD then step forward on the left toe. [Step 4.] Swivel 1/2 face on the left foot to RLOD and step in place on the right foot, toe heel. The figure ends in a man's Hammerlock if the hands remain joined. Releasing the left hand enables the man to lead the Right Side Pass.

LADY The Reverse Sugar Push finishes in Tandem Position with the man behind the lady facing RLOD. Both hands are joined throughout the figure. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step back on the right foot, toe heel. Make sure that you are moving straight back in your slot and under the raised right hands. [Step 3.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left toe well under your body. [Step 4.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 5.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The entrance and exit figures are only a suggestion about how to get into the Reverse Sugar Push. It is the choreographers prerogative about what he/she will use to dance into and out of the Tandem Position and be standing on the same foot.

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 6 - 17

Right Side Pass 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 5&6 Level of Difficulty 5 MAN TANDEM both fcg LOD with right hands jnd - fwd L, rec R, cl L to R/in place R, fwd L; (anchor) R bk under body/replace wt to L, sltly bk & replace wt to R,

LADY TANDEM fcg LOD with right hands jnd - fwd R, fwd L, strtg LF trn sd & fwd R/XLIF of R cont LF trn to COH, contg LF trn to RLOD bk R; (anchor) L bk under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD fwd L none HT Right hands jnd low at waist level. Left hand may placed on your hip. You may look over your shoulder at lady

2 Q LOD rec R none TH Keep jnd hands low

3 Q LOD cl L to R none T Chg to lead hands jnd

4 & LOD in place R

none TH






LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD fwd R none HT right hands jnd low. Left hand may placed on your hip


3 Q LOD sd & fwd R

swvl 1/8 LF

T The swivel precedes the foot action. Man will release right hand & join lead hands

4 & DLC XLIF of R

trn 1/8 LF


Right Side Pass (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 6 - 18

5 Q COH bk R swvl 1/4 LF

TH The swivel precedes the foot action






MAN Start in Tandem Position with right hands joined low and both facing LOD. The man will face LOD for the entire figure. You may place the left hand on your hip. You may look at the lady over your right shoulder. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Your body and arm, acting as a unit, lead the lady, not a pull with the arm. [Step 2.] Recover to the right foot, toe heel. [Step 3.] Close the left foot to the right, toe and join the lead hands. You may place the right hand on your hip. [Step 4.] Step in place on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot well under your body, toe. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel.

LADY Start in Tandem Position with right hands joined low facing LOD. You may place the left hand on your hip. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure that this step is in your slot with the man moving to your left side. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/8 left face on the weighted left foot to face DLC and step side and forward on the right foot, toe. The man will join his lead hand with your right hand. [Step 4.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot, toe heel and turn 1//8 left face to COH. [Step 5.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the weighted left foot to RLOD and step back on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot well under your body, toe. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The Right Side Pass is a six count figure taking 1 1/2 measures. The fundamental group of figures it is in is "Passes", in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the right side pass with his body and right arm acting as a unit on beat 1 (step 1), not by pulling his right arm. Keep the joined hands low throughout the figure. The man has an option to replace the first triple (beats 3 and 4) with a tap-step making the timing of the entire figure 1234 1&2. When the lady starts this figure facing LOD she has exactly the same steps as in the left side pass and underarm turn. The Anchor Step seems more common in use than the Coaster Step for the last triple (5&6).

Right Side Pass With Lady's Underarm (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 7 - 19

Right Side Pass w/Lady's Underarm Turn 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 5&6 Level of Difficulty 6

MAN TANDEM both fcg LOD with right hands jnd - fwd L, rec R, cl L to R/in place R, fwd L; (Anchor) R bk under body/replace wt to L, sltly bk & replace wt to R,

LADY TANDEM fcg LOD sltly bhnd Man with right hands jnd - fwd R, fwd L trn 1/2 LF to RLOD, bk R trn 1/2 LF to LOD/fwd L trn 1/2 LF to RLOD, bk R; (Anchor) L bk under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD fwd L none HT TANDEM pos both fcg LOD with right hands jnd. Lady sltly bhnd Man. Left hand on hip. You may look over right shoulder at lady

2 Q LOD rec R none TH Bring jnd right hands close to your chest as you rec. Then raise jnd hands over back of lady's head

3 Q LOD cl L to R none T Cont raised hands over lady's head

4 & LOD in place R

none TH Cont raised hands over lady's head

5 Q LOD fwd L none HT After lady completes 1 1/2 LF trns, lower jnd hands


none T Anchor step begins. May change to lead hand hold



LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD fwd R none HT TANDEM pos (lady sltly bhnd man) with right hands jnd

2 Q LOD fwd L 1/2 LF

HT man will bring jnd hands to his chest and then raise hands over back of lady's head to lead LF 1 1/2 trn

3 Q RLOD bk R 1/2 LF

TH

Right Side Pass With Lady's Underarm (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 7 - 20

4 & LOD fwd L 1/2 LF

HT

5 Q RLOD bk R none TH






MAN Start in Tandem Position with both facing LOD and right hands joined. The lady is slightly behind the man. You may look over your right shoulder at the lady. Place the left hand on your hip. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Bring the right hands to your chest and recover to the right foot, toe-heel. Raise the joined hands above and over the back of the lady's head to lead her left face turns. [Step 3.] Continue the hands over the lady's head and close the left foot to the right, toe. [Step 4.] Continue the hands over the lady's head and step in place on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 5.] After the lady faces you, completing her 1 1/2 turns, lower the joined hands. Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot well under your body, toe. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel. You may change to lead hand hold.

LADY Start in Tandem Position facing LOD with right hands joined. The lady is slightly behind the man. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] The man will bring the right hands to his chest as the you step forward on the left foot, heel toe and turn 1/2 left face to RLOD. The man will raise the joined hands over the back of your head to lead the left face turn. [Step 3.] Step back on the right foot, toe heel and turn left face 1/2 to LOD. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe and turn 1/2 left face to RLOD. [Step 5.] Step back on the right foot, toe heel. The man will lower the joined hands after you complete the 1 1/2 left face turn. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot well under your body, toe. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The Right Side Pass with lady's underarm turn is a six count figure taking 1 1/2 measures. The fundamental group of figures it is in is "Passes", in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the underarm turns by bringing the joined right hands to his chest, then raising the them above and back of the lady's head on beat 2 (step 2). The man does exactly the same steps as in the right side pass. The lady does exactly the same steps as in the exit from the hammerlock. A tap step may replace the first triple (beats 3 and 4) for both making the timing for the entire figure 1234 1&2. The Anchor Step seems more common in use than the Coaster Step for the last triple (5 & 6).

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 21 - 49

Side Whip

2 measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 6

MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right sd, point the left foot to LOD/-,-; hold, rec L, (Anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, sltly bk & replace wt to R;

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, bk R/cl L to R, fwd R; fwd L, fwd R trn 1/2 LF to fc RLOD, (Anchor) L ft bk under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Lead hands joined low at waist level. R

hand may be placed on your hip.

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Man is moving to lady's R side. After

lady's RF trn to fc LOD place R hand on

lady's back to guide figure.

3 Q LOD point L none T Keep body weight low and well into your

R hip. Cont with lead hands low and R

hand on lady's back.

4 & LOD Hold none Continue above hand hold.

5 Q LOD Hold none Continue above hand hold.

6 Q LOD Hold none Continue above hand hold.

7 Q LOD rec L none HT Release right hand from lady's back as

lady trns LF.

8 Q LOD bk R under

bdy

none T Anchor step begins. Right hand may be

placed on your hip.



LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Lead hands joined low throughout the

figure.

2 Q RLOD fwd L trn 1/2

RF

HT Man will place his right hand on lady's

back to establish a loose CP.

3 Q LOD bk R none T Steps 3, 4 & 5 will resemble a back

hitch.

4 & LOD cl L to R none TH

5 Q LOD fwd R none HT

Side Whip (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 21 - 50


7 Q LOD fwd R trn 1/2

LF

HT Man will release his right hand from the

lady's back as lady turns.

8 Q RLOD bk L under

bdy

none T Anchor step begins. Left hand may be

placed on hip.




MAN

Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined low, facing LOD. Your left elbow is close to your waist. The right hand may be placed on your hip. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. After the lady completes her right face turn, place your right hand on her back to establish a loose Closed Position. [Step 3.] Point the left foot, keeping the body weight low and well into your right hip. Guide the lady's movement with the joined lead hands low and your right hand on her back. [Step 4.] Hold your position, but continue to guide the lady. [Step 5.] Hold your position, but continue to guide the lady. [Step 6.] Hold your position, but continue to guide the lady. [Step 7.] Recover on the left foot, heel toe and release your right hand from the lady's back as she turns left face. [Step 8.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right toe, well under your body. Options--join both hands or place the right hand on your hip. The figure following may decide which hand placement is more comfortable. [Step 9.] Replace your weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace your weight to the right foot, toe heel.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position, with lead hands joined low, facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe and turn 1/2 right face, to LOD. Make sure that this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. The man will place his right hand on your back to establish a loose closed position. [Step 3.] Step back on the right toe. Steps 3, 4 and 5 (beats 3&4) will resemble a back hitch. [Step 4.] Close your left foot to the right, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 6.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 7.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe and turn 1/2 left face to RLOD. The man will release his right hand from your back as you turn. [Step 8.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left toe, well under your body. Options--join both hands or place your left hand on your hip. [Step 9.] Replace weight on the right foot, heel [Step 10.] Replace weight on the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The Side Whip is an eight-count figure taking two measures. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is not in any fundamental groups of figures. It has characteristics of the "Pass" but it has an eight-count pattern. The lady begins as if she is going to do a Whip therefore the title "Whip". Consequently it is put in a special category of figures that do not follow all the West Coast Swing rules. The man establishes a loose Closed Position on step 2 and then releases that position on step 7. He must count to hold, then recover on the correct beat. This makes the figure more difficult.

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 2 - 9

Sugar Bump 1 1/2 measures - 1234 1&2 Level of Difficulty 6 MAN OP fcg ptnr and LOD - bk L, fwd R strt RF spin, cont spin fc LOD, bk L; (anchor) R bk under body/replace wt to L, replace wt to R, LADY OP fcg ptnr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L strt LF spin, cont spin fc RLOD, bk R; (anchor) L bk under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Both hands jnd low at waist level. Slight swing of jnd hands to left

2 Q LOD fwd R strt full RF spin

T Release right hand, Swing left hand to right between ptnrs, spins on weighted right foot to fc about RLOD as you release left hand

3 Q RLOD still on R finish full RF spin

T Complete RF spin to fc partner & LOD

4 Q LOD bk L TH Rejoin lead hands


none T Anchor step begins. May join both hands or right hand may be placed on your hip



LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn



2 Q RLOD fwd L strt LF spin

T Full LF spin on weighted L foot to fc about LOD

3 Q LOD Still on L finish spin

T Finish spin to fc ptnr and RLOD

4 Q RLOD bk R none TH Rejoin lead hands

5 Q RLOD bk L none T Anchor step begins. May join both

Sugar Bump (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 2 - 10

under body

hands or place left hand on hip



NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined low facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel, with a slight left swing of the joined hands. [Step 2.] Release the right hand and swing the left hand to the right between partners as you step forward on the right foot, toe and start a full right face spin. Release the left hand. [Step 3.] Finish the spin on the weighted right foot to face partner and LOD. [Step 4.] Rejoin lead hands and step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 5.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot, well under your body, toe. (Options -- maintain joined hands or place right hand on right hip. The figure following may determine which hand placement is more comfortable.) [Step 6.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined low facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward to RLOD on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, toe, starting a full left face spin to face about LOD. [Step 3.] Finish the spin on the weighted left foot to face partner and RLOD. [Step 4.] Step back on the right foot, toe heel, rejoining lead hands. [Step 5.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot, well under body, on the toe. If you release the left hand, placing it your left hip is the norm. [Step 6.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Sugar Bump is a six-count figure taking 1 1/2 measures. The fundamental group of figures it is in are "Sugars", in which the lady does not pass the man. During this figure the derriere of each partner will very slightly bump. The use of the Anchor Step seems more common than the Coaster Step, for the last triple.

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 1 - 7

Sugar Push 1 1/2 measures - 1234 5&6 Level of Difficulty 5 MAN OP fcg ptnr and LOD - bk L, bk R, tap L, fwd L; (anchor) R bk under body/replace wt to L, replace wt to R, LADY OP fcg ptnr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, tap R bhnd L, bk R; (anchor) L bk under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Both hands jnd low at waist level.

2 Q LOD bk R slight RF

TH Slight RF trn of body with man's left hand & left sd of body blocking Lady's progression

3 Q LOD tap L none T Tap L ft slightly fwd. Man's center of gravity is low and well into his right hip

4 Q LOD rec L slt LF H Slight LF trn to square position with ptnr


none T Anchor step begins. Both hands may remain jnd or right hand may be placed on your right hip



LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn



2 Q RLOD fwd L slt RF HT Fwd progression of lady's right sd is blocked by Man's left arm and body

3 Q RLOD tap R none T Tap R bhnd & slightly to the left of L, using inside of right toe

4 Q RLOD bk R slt LF TH Slight LF trn to square position

Sugar Push (continued) West Coast Swing

WCS - Fig 1 - 8

with partner


none T Anchor step begins. May retain both hands jnd or place left hand on left hip



NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined low facing LOD. The elbows are close to your waist. [Step 1.] Step back with the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step back on the right foot, toe heel, with a slight right face turn of the body. This will cause the left arm to block the forward progression of the lady. [Step 3.] Tap the left foot slightly forward, toe, with your center of gravity low and well into your right hip. [Step 4.] Recover to the left foot, heel, turning slightly left face to square up with your partner. [Step 5.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot well under your body, toe. (Options -- maintain joined hands or place right hand on right hip. The figure following may determine which hand placement is more comfortable.) [Step 6.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined low facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. The man will block the right side of your body with his left hand. Turn slightly right face as the left side continues its forward movement. [Step 3.] Tap the right foot behind and slightly to the left of the left foot, using the inside edge of the big toe. Continue the turn of the body. [Step 4.] You step back on the right foot, toe heel and turn left face to square up with your partner. [Step 5.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot well under your body, toe. If you release the left hand, placing it on your left hip is the norm. [Step 6.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Sugar Push is a six-count figure taking 1 1/2 measures. The fundamental group of figures it is in is "Sugars", in which the lady does not pass the man. The figure, as described, is the common way to do this basic. Dancing a tap step, on steps 4 and 5, is more common than dancing a triple. The timing for the entire figure would be 123&45&6 if you replace the tap step with a triple. If you prefer the triple, the steps for the man would be in place/in place, step forward. For the lady, the steps would be in place/in place, step back. The anchor step seems to be more common in use than the coaster step for the last triple.

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 3 - 11

Sugar Tuck and Spin 1 1/2 measures - 1234 5&6 Level of Difficulty 5 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, bk R, tap L, fwd L; (anchor) R bk under body/replace wt to L, replace wt to R, LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, tap R beside L, swvl 1/2 RF to fc LOD fwd R spin 1/2 RF to fc RLOD; (anchor) bk L under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH both hands jnd low at waist level

2 Q LOD bk R sltly LF

TH slight LF trn of body

3 Q LOD tap L sltly LF

T tap L in place & sltly fwd raising left hand to left shoulder bringing lady's right side forward, keep center of gravity low and well into right hip

4 Q LOD rec L sltly RF

H raise left hand above lady's head leading her RF spin, release right hand and trn sltly RF to square with partner


none T anchor step begins, right hand may be placed on your hip



LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn




3 Q RLOD tap R sltly LF

T tap right toe beside left foot with right side compressed to man's left side as he brings his left hand to his shoulder

4 Q RLOD fwd R full RF

T swvl RF to fc LOD, step forward R and spin to fc man and RLOD

Sugar Tuck & Spin (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 3 - 12


none T anchor step begins, may place free left hand on hip



NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined, low, facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe-heel. [Step 2.] Step back on the right foot, toe-heel, with a slight left face turn of the body. [Step 3.] Tap the left foot slightly in place and forward, toe, raising your left hand to your left shoulder with a slight right face turn. Bring the lady's right side toward you. Keep low and well into your right hip. [Step 4.] Recover to the left foot, heel, as you raise your left hand above the lady's head, leading her to spin right face. [Step 5.] Begin the anchor. Step back on the right foot, well under the body, on the toe. (Options -- maintain joined hands or place right hand on hip. The figure following may determine which hand placement is more comfortable. [Step 6.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe-heel. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined, low, facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel-toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel-toe. [Step 3.] Tap the right foot beside the left. Bring the right side into your partner as he raised his left hand to his shoulder. [Step 4.] Swivel 1/2 right face on the left foot to LOD and step forward on the right foot spinning 1/2 turn right face to RLOD. [Step 5.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot, well under your body, on the toe. You may place the left hand on your hip. [Step 6.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe-heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Sugar Tuck And Spin is a six-count figure taking 1 1/2 measures. The fundamental group of figures it is in are "Sugars", in which the lady does not pass the man. The figure, as described, is the common way to do this basic. Dancing a tap step, on steps 3 and 4, is more common than dancing a triple. The timing for the entire figure, if a triple replaces the tap, would be 123&4 5&6. The Anchor Step seems to be more common in use than the Coaster Step.

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 23 - 55

Surprise Whip


MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right side, swvl 1/4 RF to wall sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to RLOD, fwd L; rk fwd R, rec L, bk R under body/replace wt to L, replace wt to R;

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L trng 1/2 RF to LOD, bk R/cl L to R, fwd R btw man's feet; swvl 1/2 RF on R to RLOD & rk bk L, rec to R, swvl 1/4 RF to wall & step sd L/XRIFL trng 1/4 RF to LOD, bk L well under body;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Lead hands joined.

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Moving to lady's right side, right hand to lady's back.

3 Q LOD sd L 1/4 RF

T Turn while taking the step, maintain loose CP.

4 & wall rec to R 1/4 RF

T Turn after taking wt, maintain loose CP.

5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Maintain CP.

6 Q RLOD rk fwd R none HT Man's right hand on lady's back stops her backward movement.

7 Q RLOD rec to L none HT Raise jnd hands over lady's head to lead her RF trn, release right hand.


none T Anchor step, right hand to hip if desired.

9 & RLOD replace L

none H

10 Q RLOD replace R

none TH

Surprise Whip (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 23 - 56

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Lead hands joined.

2 Q RLOD fwd L 1/2 RF

HT Maintain slot, turn after taking wt, man moves to right side.

3 Q LOD bk R none T Steps 3, 4 and 5 will resemble a back hitch.


5 Q LOD fwd R none HT Step btw the man's feet, partners are in CP.

6 Q LOD rk bk R 1/2 RF

TH Trn while taking the step, man's right hand on lady's back will stop her movement, may raise free arm straight up.

7 Q RLOD rec R none HT Walk under raised hands and arms.

8 Q RLOD sd L 1/4 RF

TH Turn then step.

9 & COH XRIFL 1/4 RF

T Step then turn.


none TH


MAN Start in Open Facing Position, facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe/heel. [Step 2.] Step forward and side on the right foot, heel/toe, moving to the lady's right side. Place your right hand on her lower back. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 right face to the wall and step side on the left toe. [Step 4.] Recover to the right toe and turn 1/4 right face to RLOD. Maintain a loose closed position. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel/toe, maintaining closed position. [Step 6.] You stop the lady's backward movement, with your right hand on her back, as you rock forward on the right, heel/toe. [Step 7.] Recover to the left foot, heel/toe, as you raise the joined hands to lead the underarm turn. [Step 8.] Begin an anchor step by stepping back under your body on the right toe. If you wish you may place our right hand on your hip. [Step 9.] Replace weight to your left foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to your right foot, toe/heel.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position, facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel/toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel/toe and turn 1/2 right face to LOD. Maintain your slot as the man moves to your right. [Step 3.] Step back on the right toe. [Step 4.] Close your left foot to your right, toe/heel. [Step 5.] Step


WC - Fig 23 - 57

forward on the right foot, heel/toe, between the man's feet into closed position. (Steps 3, 4 and 5 will resemble a back hitch.) [Step 6.] Swivel 1/2 right face and rock back on the left, toe/heel. Raising your left arm straight up could add some style to the figure. [Step 7.] Recover to the right foot, toe/heel. Start to move under the raised hands and arms. [Step 8.] Swivel 1/4 right face and step side on the left toe. [Step 9.] Cross your right foot in front of your left, toe/heel, and turn 1/4 right face to LOD. [Step 10.] Step back on the left foot, well under your body, toe/heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The Surprise Whip is an eight-count figure, using two measures of music. You can dance this figure facing any direction. The fundamental group of figures it is in is the "Whips", in which the man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in her slot. The foot work for the man is the same as in the first measure of the Whip. On beat 5 (step 6) the man must stop the lady's backward movement with his right hand on her back. This is the "surprise". The lady dances the foot action of the Whip for the first measure. The man leads a right face Underarm Turn in the second measure. The figure, as described, is the most common way to dance this basic figure. For the man, the Anchor Step is more common in use than the Coaster Step, for the last triple (beats 7, & and 8).


WC - Fig 23 - 58

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 40 - 109

Throwout 1 1/2 measures - 123&45&6 Level of Difficulty 5

MAN In a loose CP fcg WALL (the lady is fcg LOD well back in the man's extended right arm)- fwd L, rec R, cl L to R/in place R, fwd L; (Anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, replace wt to R sltly bk,

LADY In a loose CP fcg LOD well back in the man's extended right arm (the man is facing the wall) - fwd R, fwd L, swvl 1/8 LF to DLC then sd & fwd R/XLIF of R trn 1/8 LF to COH, swvl 1/4 LF to RLOD then bk R; (Anchor) bk L under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q WALL fwd L swvl

1/4 LF

HT In loose CP man fcg WALL and lady fcg

LOD (lady well back in man's extended

right arm). The swivel precedes the foot

action

2 Q LOD rec R none TH Keep joined lead hands low & release

right hand on back.

3 Q LOD cl L to R none T

4 & LOD in place R none TH


6 Q LOD bk R

under

body




LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD fwd R none HT In loose CP (man fcg WALL) bk in man's

extended right arm.

2 Q LOD fwd L none HT Release man's right hand

3 Q LOD sd & fwd

R

swvl

1/8 LF


4 & DLC XLIF of R trn

1/8 LF


5 Q COH bk R swvl

1/4 LF


Throwout (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 40 - 110

6 Q RLOD bk L

under

body





MAN

Start in loose Closed Position with lead hands joined low, facing the wall. The lady is facing LOD. After the initial swivel you will face LOD for the rest of the figure. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Your body and arm acting as a unit leads the lady, not a pull with the arm. [Step 2.] Recover on the right foot, toe heel. Release your right hand from the lady's back. [Step 3] Close the left toe to the right. [Step 4.] Step in place on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 6] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right toe, well under your body. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel.

LADY Start in loose Closed Position with lead hands joined low, facing LOD. The man is facing the wall. You are well back in the man's extended right arm. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure this step is in your slot, with the man moving to your left side. The man will release his right hand from your back. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/8 left face on the left foot to DLC and step side and forward on the right toe. [Step 4.] Cross the left foot in front of the right, on the toe and turn 1/8 left face to COH. [Step 5.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the left foot to RLOD and step back on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left toe, well under your body. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The Throwout is a six-count figure taking 1 1/2 measures of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Passes" in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the Throwout by his body and right arm acting as a unit on step 1 and not by pulling his right arm. Keep the joined lead hands low throughout the figure. The man has an option to replace the first triple (steps 3, 4 and 5) with a tap-step making the timing of the entire figure 1234 1&2. The lady uses the same steps as she does in the Right Side Pass and Underarm Turn when they are danced with the lady facing LOD. A Throwout is danced from a loose Closed Position. The Closed Whip or Underarm Turn To Closed Dance Position are excellent figures to precede this one. Any East Coast figure can follow the Throwout if the lady shortens her movement into the man's right arm and the man ends facing more toward LOD. An example would be the Throwaway which is sometimes confused with the Throwout. The difference is the lack of a rock recover in the Throwout. The Throwaway, like most East Coast figures, requires both partners to rock back or apart on the first beat. An Anchor Step is more commonly used than a Coaster Step for the last triple (steps 6, 7 and 8).

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 11 - 41

Traveling Side Pass 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 5&6 Level of Difficulty 7

MAN

TANDEM both fcg LOD with right hands jnd - fwd L, rec R, cl L to R/in place R,

fwd L; Fwd R/fwd L, fwd R,

LADY

TANDEM fcg LOD with right hands jnd - fwd R, fwd L, swvl 3/4 LF to fc DRW bk

L/swvl 1/2 LF to fc DLC fwd L, swvl 1/2 LF to fc DRW bk R; XLIB of R trn 1/4 LF to

fc DLW/slight sd R trn 1/8 LF to fc LOD, slight fwd L,

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Lead/Technique

1 Q

LOD

fwd L

none

HT

Right hands jnd low. Raise left

hand to your left shoulder. Man

may look over shoulder at lady 2

Q

LOD

rec R

none

TH

Keep jnd hands low. Lady will join

your left hand with hers at your

left shoulder 3

Q

LOD

cl L to

R

none

TH

Raise jnd left hands over and back

of lady's head and then lower jnd

hands 4

&

LOD

in place

R

none

T

Raise jnd right hands over the

lady's head and over Man's head.

Lower jnd hands 5

Q

LOD

fwd L

none

HT

Raise jnd left hands

6

Q

LOD

fwd R

none

T

Steps 6 and 7 are like a run, run.

Jnd left hands will go over Man's

head from bhnd. Keep jnd right

hands low 7

&

LOD

fwd L

none

T

Jnd left hands lowered in front of

the Man. Jnd right hands still low 8

Q

LOD

fwd R

none

TH

By raising jnd left hands the figure

can be repeated

Traveling Side Pass (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 11 - 42

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Lead/Technique

1 Q

LOD

fwd R

none

HT

Right hands jnd low. Left hand

may be placed on your hip 2

Q

LOD

fwd L

none

HT

Reach & place your left hand in

Man's left hand 3

Q

LOD

bk R

3/4

LF

T

Swvl on L before the foot action.

Keep jnd hands relaxed 4

&

DRW

fwd L

1/2

LF

T

Swvl on R before the foot action.

You are behind the man 5

Q

DLC

bk R

1/2

LF

TH

Swvl on L before the foot action

6

Q

DRW

XLIB of

R

1/4

LF

T

The foot action precedes the turn

7

&

DLW

sltly sd

R

1/8

LF

TH

8

Q

LOD

sltly

fwd L

none

HT

If left is raised prepare to repeat

figure

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN

Start in Tandem Position with right hands joined, low, both facing LOD. The man

will face LOD for the entire figure. You may look at the lady over your right shoulder.

[Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Your body and arm acting as a unit

leads the lady, not a pull with the arm. Raise your left hand to your left shoulder.

[Step 2.] Recover to the right foot, toe heel. The lady will join your left hand with her

left. [Step 3.] Raise the left hands over and back of the lady's head. Close the left

foot to the right, toe heel and lower the left hands. [Step 4.] Raising the joined right

hands over the lady's and then over your head, step in place with the right foot, toe.

Lower the right hands. [Step 5.] Raise the left hands and step forward on the left

foot, heel toe. [Step 6.] The left hands will go over your head from behind while you

step forward on the right foot, toe. [Step 7.] Lower the left hands in front of you and

step forward on the left foot, toe. [Step 8.] Step forward on the right foot, toe heel.

Raising the joined left hands would indicate a repeat of the figure.


WC - Fig 11 - 43

LADY

Start in Tandem Position with right hands joined, low, facing LOD. Place your left

hand on your hip, if you wish. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe.

[Step 2.] Reach for and join your left hand with the man's left and step forward on

the left foot, heel toe. [Step 3.] Swivel 3/4 left face on the weighted left foot to DRW

and step back on the right foot, toe. [Step 4.] Swivel 1/2 left face on the weighted

right foot to face DLC and step forward on the left foot, toe. [Step 5.] Swivel 1/2 left

face on the weighted left foot to face DRW and step back on the right foot, toe. [Step

6.] Cross the left foot behind the right, toe and turn 1/4 left face to DLW. [Step 7.]

Step slightly side on the right foot, toe heel and turn 1/8 left face to LOD. [Step 8.]

Step slightly forward on the left foot, heel toe. The man raising the joined left hands

indicates you will repeat the figure. A likely figure otherwise would be the right side

pass.

GENERAL NOTES

The Traveling Side Pass is a six count figure taking 1 1/2 measures. The

fundamental group of figures it is in is "Passes", in which the lady passes the man.

The man leads the Traveling Side Pass by his body and right arm acting as a unit on

beat 1 (step 1), not by pulling his right arm. On beat 2 (step 2) the lady joins her left

hand to the man's. The man leads the outside left face turns by raising one hand on

step 3 and the other on step 4 and finally raising the first hand again on step 5. The

steps are not difficult but the hand work raises this figure to a higher level. The man

has an option to replace the first triple (beats 3 & 4) with a tap-step making the

timing of the entire figure 1234 1&2.


WC - Fig 11 - 44


West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 47 - 135

Triple Whip

3 measures - 123&4 5678 91011&12 Level of Difficulty 7

MAN

OP fcg ptnr and LOD - Bk L, rec slight fwd R, swvl 1/4 RF to fc WALL sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to fc LOD, sd L; Rec R trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, sd L, rec R trn 1/2 RF to fc RLOD, sd L; Rec R trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, sd L, (Anchor) R ft bk under body/replace wgt to L, replace wgt to R;

LADY

OP fcg ptnr and RLOD - Fwd R, fwd L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, bk R/cl L to R, fwd R btw M's feet; swvl 1/2 RF to fc RLOD bk L, fwd R, swvl 1/2 RF to fc LOD bk L, fwd R; swvl 1/2 RF to fc RLOD bk L, bk R, (Anchor) L ft bk under body/replace wgt to R, replace wgt to L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Lead/Technique

1

Q

LOD

bk L

nil

TH

Lead hnds joined

2

Q

-

rec R

-

HT

M is stepping between W's feet. Right hnd to W's back

3

Q

-

sd L

swvl 1/4 RF

T

Maint loose cl pos. The swivel precedes the foot action

4

&

WALL

rec R

trn 1/4 RF

TH

The ft action precedes the trn

5

Q

RLOD

sd L

nil

TH

Maint cl pos. Partners are fc to fc at this point

6

Q

RLOD

rec R

trn 1/2 RF

T


7

Q

LOD

sd L

nil

TH


8

Q

-

rec R

trn 1/2 RF

T


9

Q

RLOD

sd L

nil

TH


10

Q

-

rec R

trn 1/2 RF

T


11

Q

LOD

sd L

nil

TH

Release right hnd

12

Q

-

stp bk R under body

-

T

Anchor stp begins. Both hnds may be jnd or free right hnd may be pl on right hip

13

&

-

rplc L

-

H

14

Q

-

rplc R

-

TH

Triple Whip (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 47 - 136

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Lead/Technique

1

Q

RLOD

fwd R

nil

HT

Lead hnds joined

2

Q

-

fwd L

trn 1/2 RF

HT

Stp straight fwd in your slot. M will stp betw your feet.

3

Q

LOD

bk R

nil

T

Beats 3&4- resemble a bk hitch

4

&

-

cl L to R

-

TH

5

Q

-

fwd R

-

HT

Stp between M's feet. ptnrs are fc to fc at this point

6

Q

-

bk L

swvl 1/2 RF

TH

The swvl precedes ft action

7

Q

RLOD

fwd R

nil

HT

Stp between M's feet

8

Q

-

bk L

swvl 1/2 RF

TH


9

Q

LOD

fwd R

nil

HT

Stp between M's feet

10

Q

LOD

bk L

swvl 1/2 RF

TH


11

Q

RLOD

bk R

nil

TH


12

Q

-

stp bk L under body

-

T


13

&

-

rplc R

-

H

14

Q

-

rplc L

-

TH


MAN

Start in Open Position facing lady and LOD with the lead hands joined low. [Step 1.] Step back with the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Rec forward with the right foot, heel toe stepping between the lady's feet. Place your right hand on the lower back of the lady. [Step 3.] Swivel one-forth right face on the weighted right foot to face the wall and step side with the left foot, toe. [Step 4.] Recover to the right foot, toe and turn one-forth right face to face RLOD. Maintain the loose Closed Position. [Step 5.] Step side with the left foot, toe heel to a face to face Closed Position. [Step 6.] Recover right foot, toe and turn one-half right face to face LOD. [Step 7.] Step side with the left foot, toe heel. [Step 8.] Recover right foot, toe and turn one-half right face to face RLOD. [Step 9.] Step side with the left foot, toe heel. [Step 10.] Recover right foot, toe and turn one-half right face to face LOD. [Step 11.] Step side with the left foot, toe heel releasing your right hand. [Step 12.] Begin the Anchor Step. Step back with the right foot well under your body, toe. [Step 13.] Replace the weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 14.] Replace the weight to the right foot, toe heel.


WC - Fig 47 - 137

LADY

Start in Open Facing Position with the lead hands joined low and facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward with the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward with the left foot, heel toe and turn one-half right face to face LOD. Make sure that this step is in your slot with the man stepping between your feet. [Step 3.] Step back with the right foot, toe. Steps 3, 4, and 5 (beats 3&4) will resemble a Back Hitch. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right foot, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward with the right foot, heel toe between the man's feet to a face to face position. [Step 6.] Swivel one-half right face on the weighted right foot to face RLOD and step back with the left foot, toe heel. [Step 7.] Step forward with the right foot, stepping between the man's feet. [Step 8.] Swivel one-half right face on the weighted right foot to face LOD and step back with the left foot, toe heel. [Step 9.] Step forward with the right foot, stepping between the man's feet. [Step 10.] Swivel one-half right face on the weighted right foot to face RLOD and step back with the left foot, toe heel. [Step 11.] Step back with the right foot, toe heel. Man's right hand will be released. [Step 12.] Begin the Anchor Step. Step back with the left foot well under your body, toe. Options--join both hands or place the left hand on your left hip. [Step 13.] Replace your weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 14.] Replace your weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The Triple Whip is a twelve-count figure taking three measures of music. This figure makes two complete turns. It is the basic of the fundamental group of figures called "Whips". In this group of figures the man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in the slot. The alternate footwork is also necessary in order to effectively lead the Double or Triple Whip. The figure as described is the more common way to do this basic figure. The Anchor Step appears to be more commonly used than a Coaster Step for the last triple (beats 11&12). Like other figures in West Coast Swing, the body weight is kept low with smoother, more even action employed. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. Options--join both hands or place right hand on your right hip. The figure following may determine which hand placement is more comfortable.


WC - Fig 47 - 138

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West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 22 - 51

Tummy Whip 2 measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 6

MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right side, swvl 1/4 RF to fc WALL the sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to fc RLOD, fwd L; XRIB of L trng 1/2 RF to fc LOD, fwd L twd lady, (anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, replace w t to R; Options on beats 5 and 6 -- standing on L lift R with RF swvl in place then to fc lady then take wt, sd L, -- or walk fwd R around lady comm RF trn, cont RF trn sd & fwd L,

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, fwd R/cl L to R, bk R btw man's feet; bk L, bk R, (anchor)bk L under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Lead hands joined low.

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Man is moving to lady's right side. Right hand is placed on the front of lady's right hip. Release joined lead hands.


T Swivel precedes foot action. Stop lady's fwd movement with R hand on front of her hip.



5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Lead lady back with R hand and release R hand. Both fcg RLOD with the lady stepping back btw your feet.

6 Q RLOD XRIB of L

trn 1/2 RF

T Join lead hands. The foot action precedes the turn.



none T Anchor step begins. Both hands may be joined.



Tummy Whip (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 22 - 52

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn



2 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Move straight fwd in your slot. Man will move to your right side placing his right hand on your right hip.

3 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Man's R hand stops your fwd movement.

4 & RLOD cl L to R none T Steps 3, 4 and 5 are like a forward hitch.

5 Q RLOD bk R

none TH Man's R hand leads lady back. Step back between the man's feet.

6 Q RLOD bk L none TH Join lead hands.



none T Anchor step begins. You may join both hands or place left hand on hip.




MAN Start in Open Facing Position, with lead hands joined low, facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step forward and side on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. Your right hand is placed on the front of her right hip. Release your joined lead hands. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 right face to the wall and step side on the left toe. Stop the lady's forward movement with your right hand that is on her hip. [Step 4.] Recover to the right foot, toe heel, turning 1/4 right face to RLOD. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Lead the lady back with your right hand, then release the hand. Both partners are facing RLOD with the lady stepping back between the man's feet. [Step 6.] Cross the right foot behind the left, toe and turn 1/2 right face to LOD as you join lead hands. (Note other options on the preceding page.) [Step 7.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 8.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right toe, well under your body. Option -- join both hands or place your right hand on your hip. [Step 9.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position, with lead hands joined low, facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. He will place his right hand on the front of your right hip. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. Steps 3, 4 and 5 (beats 3&4) will resemble a forward hitch. The man will stop your forward


WC - Fig 22 - 53

progression with his right hand on your hip. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right, toe. [Step 5.] Step back on the right foot, toe heel, between the man's feet. This back movement will be led by the man's right hand, on your hip. The man will then release his right hand. [Step 6.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel and join lead hands with the man. [Step 7.] Step back on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 8.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left toe, well under your body. Option -- join both hands or place your left hand on your hip. [Step 9.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Tummy Whip is an eight-count figure taking two measures of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Whips", in which man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in the slot. The footwork for the man will be the same as for most of the Whips. The change will be in the hand leads necessary to lead the woman through the various Whips. In the Tummy Whip the man must place his right hand on the lady's right hip on step 2. He will stop her forward progression on step 3 and lead her back on step 5. The lady faces RLOD throughout the figure. She does the same steps as the Wrapped Whip. The figure as described is the more common way to do this basic figure. The man has two other options on steps 6 and 7. An Anchor Step is more commonly used than the Coaster Step for the last triple (beats 7 & 8).


WC - Fig 22 - 54

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 28 - 67

Tummy Whip with Lady's Free Turn 2 measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 7

MAN

OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right side, swvl 1/4 RF to fc WALL then sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to fc RLOD, fwd L; XRIB of L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, fwd L twd lady, (anchor) bk R under body/rplc wt to L, rplc wt to R; (Options on steps 6 and 7: Still on L - lift with RF swvl in place R to fc lady, sd L, or - Walk fwd R around lady comm RF trn, cont RF trn sd & fwd L,)

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, fwd R/cl L to R, bk R btw man's feet; bk L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, fwd R trn 1/2 RF to fc RLOD, small bk L almost in place trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD/small fwd R almost in place trn 1/2 RF to fc RLOD, bk L under body;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Lead hands joined low.

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Man is stepping to lady's R sd. R hand is placed on the front of lady's R hip. Release joined lead hands.


T Swvl precedes foot action. Stop lady's fwd mom with R hand on front of her hip.



5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Lead lady bk with R hand and L hand on lady's L shoulder. Both fc RLOD with lady stepping bk btw man's feet.

6 Q RLOD XRIB of L

trn 1/2 RF

T As lady steps bk pull on her R hand to lead RF trn. Release both hands.



none T Anchor step begins. Right hand may be placed on hip.


10 Q LOD rplc R none TH Lead hands may be joined

Tummy Whip With Lady's Free Turn (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 28 - 68

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn



2 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Step straight fwd in your slot. Man will move to your right side placing his right hand on your right hip.

3 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Steps 3,4 and 5 will resemble a fwd hitch. The man will stop your forward movement with his right hand on your hip.

4 & RLOD cl L to R none T

5 Q RLOD bk R

none TH Man will lead your bk step with his R hnd and his L hnd will be placed on your left shoulder. Step between man's feet. Partners are fcg RLOD.

6 Q RLOD bk L trn 1/2 RF

TH Left hand will be pulled as man leads your RF trn after bk L.

7 Q LOD fwd R trn 1/2 RF

HT Lady may extend left arm to the side during trns.

8 Q RLOD bk L a small step

trn 1/2 RF

T

9 & LOD fwd R a small step

trn 1/2 RF

T




MAN

Start in Open Facing Position, lead hands joined low, facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step forward and side on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. Your right hand is placed on the front of the lady's right hip. Release joined hands. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 right face to the wall and step side on the left toe. Stop the lady's forward progression with your right hand on her hip. [Step 4.] Recover on the right foot, toe heel and turn 1/4 right face to RLOD. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Lead the lady backward with your right hand on her hip and place your left hand on her left shoulder. Partners are facing RLOD with the lady stepping back between the man's feet. [Step 6.] After the lady steps back on her left


WC - Fig 28 - 69

foot, pull on right hand to lead her right face turn as you cross your right foot behind the left, on the toe and turn one-half right face to LOD. Release both hand holds. Note the other options on the preceding page. [Step 7.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 8.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right toe, well under your body. [Step

9.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel.

Join the lead hands.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position, lead hands joined low, facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. The man will place his right hand on the front of your right hip. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. Steps 3,4, and 5 (beats 3&4) will resemble a forward hitch. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right on the toe. [Step 5.] Man's right hand will lead you to step back on the right foot, toe heel, between his feet. He will place his left hand on your left shoulder. [Step 6.] Your left hand will be pulled by the man after you step back on the left foot, toe heel, causing you to turn 1/2 right face to LOD. [Step 7.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe and turn 1/2 right face to RLOD. You may extend your left arm to the side. [Step 8.] Step back on the left toe a small step, almost in place and turn 1/2 right face to LOD. [Step 9.] Step forward on the right toe a small step, almost in place and turn 1/2 right face to RLOD. [Step 10.] Step back on the left foot, well under your body, toe heel. You may join the lead hands.

GENERAL NOTES

The Tummy Whip with ladies' free turn is an eight-count figure using two measures of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Whips" in which the man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in the slot. The footwork for the man will be the same for most of the Whips. For the lady the steps are the same as the Wrapped Whip with ladies' free turn. The lady will make two full right face turns in the second measure. It is important for her to step back on the left foot on step 6 before she makes the 1/2 right face turn. The figure, as described, is the more common way to do this figure. The man has two other options on steps 6 and 7 (beats 5,6). The use of the Anchor Step is more common than a Coaster Step for the last triple (beats 7&8).


WC - Fig 28 - 70

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 24 - 57

Turning Basic 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 1&2 Level of Difficulty 5

MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right side, swvl 1/4 RF to fc WALL sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to fc RLOD, sltly fwd L; (Anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, sltly bk & replace wt to R with man's body oriented to WALL maintain loose CP established in step 3,

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, bk R/cl L to R, fwd R btw man's feet; swvl 1/4 RF to fc WALL sd L/cl R to L trn 1/4 RF to fc LOD, bk L under body,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Lead hands joined low at waist level. Right hand may be placed on your hip

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Moving to lady's right side. Place right hand on lady's back.


T Swivel precedes the foot action.

4 & WALL rec R 1/4 RF trn



none HT


none T Anchor step begins. A loose closed is established. Man's R arm determines which figure will follow.

7 & RLOD rplc L none H Keeping the lady closer at this point will lead East Coast Swing figures.

8 Q RLOD rplc R none TH Letting the lady extend well back into man's right arm at this point will lead West Coast Swing figures.

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Lead hands joined. Left hand may be placed on your hip.

2 Q RLOD fwd L trn 1/2 RF

HT To loose CP as man's right hand is placed on your back.

3 Q LOD bk R none T The swivel precedes the foot action.

Turning Basic (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 24 - 58

4 & LOD cl L to R

none TH

5 Q LOD fwd R none HT Step between man's feet.


T Last triple similar to closed whip.

7 & WALL cl R to L

trn 1/4 RF

TH Man may keep you closer to him to lead East Coast figures.


none TH Man may let you extend back into his right arm to lead West Coast figures.


MAN Start in Open Facing Position with the lead hands joined low facing LOD. Your left elbow is close to your waist. Your right hand may be placed on your hip. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. Place your right hand on the lady's back to establish a loose closed position. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 right face on the right foot to the wall and step side on the left toe. [Step 4.] Recover on the right foot, toe heel and turn 1/4 right face to RLOD. [Step 5.] Step slightly forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right toe, well under your body. [Step 7.] Replace weight on the left foot, heel, keeping the lady closer if you want to lead East Coast figures. [Step 8.] Replace weight on the right foot, toe heel, letting the lady extend into your right arm to lead West Coast figures.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position, with lead hands joined low, facing RLOD. You may place your left arm on your hip, if you wish. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe and turn 1/2 right face to LOD. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. The man will place his right hand on your back to assume the loose closed position for the rest of the figure. [Step 3.] Step back on the right toe. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. This step should be between the man's feet. [Step 6.] (The last triple in this figure is similar to the last triple of the closed whip.) Swivel 1/4 right face on the right foot to the wall and step side on the left toe. [Step 7.] Close the right foot to the left and turn 1/4 right face to RLOD. The man may hold you closer at this point to lead into East Coast figures. [Step 8.] Step back on the left foot, well under body, toe heel. The man may let you extend back, into his right arm, to lead into West Coast figures.

GENERAL NOTES

The Turning Basic is a six-count figure using 1 1/2 measures of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is not in any of the fundamental groups of figures. It has characteristics of the Whip but is in a six-count pattern. Consequently it is put in a special category of figures that do not follow all the West Coast Swing rules. The man establishes a loose Closed Position on step 2 and keeps that position throughout the figure. This is one of


WC - Fig 24 - 59

three figures that end in a loose Closed Position. The Closed Whip and Underarm Turn to Closed Position are the other figures. These figures become useful for the insertion of East Coast Swing or Jive figures into a West Coast routine. For the man the Anchor Step is more commonly used than the Coaster Step for the last triple (5&6).


WC - Fig 24 - 60

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 25 - 59

Two-Handed Alternating Underarm Turn 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 1&2 Level of Difficulty 7

MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right side, swvl 1/4 RF to fc WALL then sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to fc RLOD, fwd L; XRIB of L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD/in place L trn 1/2 RF to fc RLOD, bk R under body,

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, swvl 1/8 LF to fc DRW sd & fwd R/XLIF of R trn 1/8 LF to fc WALL, swvl 1/4 LF to fc LOD then bk R; (anchor) L ft bk under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Both hands joined low at waist level. Keep hands relaxed throughout figure.

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Man is moving to lady's right side. Raise joined hands above lady's head. Man will twist left hand inside lady's right hand in order to turn.


T Continue with joined hands above lady's head. The swivel precedes the foot action.


TH Continue with joined hands above lady's head. The foot action precedes the turn.

5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Do not lower joined hands.

6 Q RLOD XRIB of L

trn 1/2 LF


7 & LOD in place L

trn 1/2 LF



none TH

Two-Handed Alternating Underarm (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 25 - 60

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Both hands joined.

2 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Man will raise hands to lead lady's LF trn.

3 Q RLOD sd & fwd R

swvl 1/8 LF


4 & DRW XLIF of R

trn 1/8 LF


5 Q WALL bk R swvl 1/4 LF

TH The swivel precedes the foot action. Joined hands will not be lowered.






MAN Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined low, facing LOD. Keep the hands relaxed throughout the figure. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Raise the hands above the lady's head and step forward on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. You will twist your left hand inside the lady's cupped right hand to maintain the hand hold while turning. [Step 3.] Continue with the hands over the lady's head. Swivel 1/4 right face on the right foot to the WALL and step side on the left toe. [Step 4.] Recover on the right foot, toe heel and turn 1/4 right face. [Step 5] After the lady faces you, completing her turn, the hands remain raised. Step strongly forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 6.] Cross the right foot behind the left, on the toe and turn 1/2 right face to LOD. [Step 7.] Step in place on the left foot, toe heel and turn 1/2 right face to RLOD. [Step 8.] Step back on the right foot well under your body, toe heel.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined low, facing RLOD. Keep the hands relaxed throughout the figure. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. The man will raise the hands over your head to lead a left face underarm turn. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/8 left face on the left foot to DRW and step side and forward on the right toe. [Step 4.] Cross the left foot in front of the right, stepping toe heel and turn 1/8 left face to the wall. [Step 5.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the left foot to LOD and step back on the right, toe heel. The hands will not be lowered after completing your


WC - Fig 25 - 61

underarm turn. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left toe, well under your body. [Step 7.] Replace your weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The Two-Handed Alternating Underarm Turn is a six-count figure using 1 1/2 measures. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Passes" in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the Underarm Turn by raising both hands above the lady's head on step 2. The lady turns under on steps 3, 4 and 5 and the man turns under, right face, on steps 6, 7 and 8. This figure features the man turning right face, always, with both hands joined with the lady. The lady's footwork is the same as in the Alternating Underarm Turn.


WC - Fig 25 - 62

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 26 - 61

Underarm Turn to Closed Position 2 measures - 123&4 1&2 Level of Difficulty 5 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right side, swvl 1/4 RF to fc wall then sd L/rec to R trn 1/4 RF to fc RLOD, sltly fwd L; swvl 1/4 RF to fc COH then sd R/cl L to R, sltly sd R to end in loose CP, (Note: This figure is used as a transition figure to insert East Coast Swing or jive figures.) LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, swvl 1/8 LF to fc DRW then sd & fwd R/XLIF of R trn 1/8 LF to fc wall, swvl 1/4 LF to fc LOD then step bk R; (Anchor) bk L under body/rplc wt to R, rplc wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L nil TH Lead hands joined low at level of waist. Right hand may be placed on hip.

2 Q LOD fwd R nil HT Man is moving to lady's right side. Raise joined lead hands above lady's head.


T Continue with lead hands joined above lady's head. The swivel precedes the foot action.

4 & WALL rec to R trn 1/4 RF

TH Continue with joined lead hands above the lady's head. The foot action precedes the turn.


nil HT After lady completes LF underarm turn, lower joined lead hands.


T The swivel precedes the foot action. Place right hand on the lady's back. Step side to lady's left.

7 & WALL cl L to R nil TH Stay with the lady.

8 Q WALL sltly sd R

swvl 1/4 LF

TH Loose CP oriented to Wall and LOD ready to rk bk for a Jive figure.

Underarm Turn to Closed Position (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 26 - 62

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R nil HT Lead hand joined. Left hand may be placed on you hip.

2 Q RLOD fwd L nil HT Man will raise joined lead hand to lead a LF turn.

3 Q RLOD sd & fwd R

swvl 1/8 LF


4 & DRW XLIF of R

trn 1/8 LF


5 Q WALL bk R swvl 1/4 LF



nil T Anchor step begins. Man will place his right hand on your back to establish loose CP.

7 & LOD rplc R nil H Man will remain in position.

8 Q LOD rplc L nil TH Be prepared to rock back.

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position, with lead hands joined low, facing LOD. Your elbow is close to your waist. Your right hand may be place on your hip. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Raise lead hands above the lady's head and step forward on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. [Step 3.] Continue with lead hands above the lady's head and swivel 1/4 right face on the right foot to face the wall. Then step to the side on the left toe. [Step 4.] Recover to the right foot, toe heel and turn 1/4 right face to RLOD. [Step 5.] After the lady faces you, completing her turn, let the hands drop to a normal position. Step slightly forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 6.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the left foot, to the wall, then step to the lady's left side on the right toe. [Step 7.] Close your left foot to the right, toe heel, staying with the lady. [Step 8.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the left foot and step back on the right well under your body, toe heel. Your body should be oriented to wall and LOD. You are now able to rock back with the lady for a transition to Jive. LADY Start in Open Facing Position, with lead hands joined low, facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot,


WC - Fig 26 - 63

heel toe. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. The man will raise the joined hands over your head to lead a left face underarm turn. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/8 left face on the left foot to DRW and step side and forward on the right toe. [Step 4.] Cross the left foot in front of the right, toe heel and turn 1/8 left face to the wall. [Step 5.] Swivel 1/4 left face On the left foot to LOD and step back on the right, toe heel. Lead hands will be lowered after completing your underarm turn. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step by stepping back on your left toe, well under your body. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. The man will be moving with you. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel. Be ready to rock back as you transition to Jive.

GENERAL NOTES The Underarm Turn To Closed Position is a six-count figure that uses 1 1/2 measures of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Passes" in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the Underarm Turn by raising the joined lead hands above the lady's head on step two. The loose Closed Position, established on step six, is maintained for the remainder of the figure. This becomes a useful figure to lead into the East Coast Swing or Jive figures. Two other West Coast figures end in this loose Closed Position -- the Turning Basic and the Closed Whip. Because this figure gives earlier warning to the lady, of a lead into Closed Position, she will almost automatically rock back following her Anchor Step. Consequently, only use this figure before leading East Coast or Jive figures. With the Closed Whip and the Turning Basic the man can still stay with the West Coast figures if he chooses. For the lady the Anchor step is more commonly used than the Coaster Step for the last triple (steps 6 - 8).


WC - Fig 26 - 64

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 27 - 65

Underarm Turn to Man's Hammerlock 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 1&2 Level of Difficulty 7

MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right side, swvl 1/4 RF to fc wall then sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to fc RLOD, sltly fwd L; XRIB of L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD/in place L trn 1/2 RF to fc RLOD, bk R under body,

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, swvl 1/8 LF to fc DRW then sd & fwd R/XLIF of R trn 1/8 LF

to fc wall, swvl 1/4 LF to fc LOD then bk R; (anchor) bk L under body/rplc wt to R, rplc wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L nil TH Lead hands joined low at waist level.

Right hand may be place on your hip.

2 Q LOD fwd & sd R nil HT You are stepping to the lady's right

side. Raise lead hands above lady's

head.

3 Q LOD sd L swvl

1/4 RF

T Continue with hands over the lady's

head. Swivel precedes the foot action.

4 & WALL rec to R trn 1/4

RF

TH Cont with lead hands over the lady's

head. Foot action precedes the turn.

5 Q RLOD fwd L nil HT Lwr ld hnds - a strong step fwd to

make turn on the next step easier.

6 Q RLOD XRIB of L trn 1/2

RF

T Twist L hnd inside the lady's cupped

R hnd to make the underarm turn

easier.

7 & LOD in place L trn 1/2

RF

TH The foot action proceeds the turn for

step 6 & 7.

8 Q RLOD bk R under

body

nil TH Lead hands will be joined behind the

man's back in a man's hammerlock.

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R nil HT Lead hands joined. Your left hand may

be on your hip.

2 Q RLOD fwd L nil HT The man will raise lead hand to lead

your LF turn.

3 Q RLOD sd & fwd R swvl

1/8 LF


4 & DRW XLIF of R trn 1/8

LF


Underarm Turn to Man's Hammerlock (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 27 - 66

5 Q WALL bk R swvl

1/4 LF


Joined hands will be lowered.

6 Q LOD bk L under

body

nil T Anchor step begins

7 & LOD rplc R nil H

8 Q LOD rplc nil TH


MAN Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined low while facing LOD. Your elbow is close to your waist. Your right hand may be placed on your hip. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Raise the lead hands above the lady's head and step forward on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. [Step 3.] Continue with the lead hands over the lady's head. Swivel 1/4 right face on the right foot to face the wall then step to the side on the left toe. [Step 4.] Recover on the fight foot, toe heel and turn 1/4 right face to RLOD. [Step 5.] After the lady faces you, completing her turn, let the lead hands lower. Step strongly forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 6.] Twisting your left hand inside the lady's right hand, cross your right foot behind your left on the toe and turn 1/2 right face to LOD. [Step 7.] Recover on the left foot, toe heel and turn 1/2 right face to RLOD. [Step 8.] Step back on the right foot, well under your body, toe heel.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined low and facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Keep this step in your slot with the man moving to your right side. The man will raise the lead hands over your head to lead a left face underarm turn. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/8 left face on the left foot to DRW and step side and forward on the right toe. [Step 4.] Cross your left foot in front of your right, toe heel and turn 1/8 left face to the wall. [Step 5.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the left foot to LOD and step back on the right, toe heel. As you complete your underarm turn, the man will lower the lead hands. [Step 6.] The man will twist his left hand inside your right hand so he can turn to the right. Begin the Anchor Step. Step back on the left foot well under your body on the toe. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The Underarm Turn to Man's Hammerlock is a six-count figure that uses 1 1/2 measures of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Passes" in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the Underarm Turn by raising the lead hands over the lady's head on step 2. The lady turns under on steps 3, 4 and 5 and the man turns right face on steps 6, 7 and 8. He does almost the same steps as in the Alternating Underarm Turn. (On the last triple the man turns right face instead of left face.) The lady does the same steps as in the Underarm Turn. A Tummy Whip would be a logical figure to follow the Man's Hammerlock. For the lady the Anchor Step is more commonly used than the Coaster Step for the last triple (steps 6, 7 and 8).

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 13 - 49

Underarm Turn 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 1&2 Level of Difficulty 5 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right sd, swvl 1/4 RF to wall sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to RLOD, sltly fwd L; (anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, sltly bk & replace wt to R, LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, swvl 1/8 LF to DRW sd & fwd R/XLIF of R trn 1/8 LF to wall, swvl 1/4 LF to LOD bk R; (anchor) bk L under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Lead hands jnd low at waist level. Right hand may be placed on your hip

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT moving to lady's right sd. Raise lead hands above lady's head

3 Q LOD sd L 1/4 RF

T Cont with lead hands above lady's head. Swvl on R before the foot action

4 & wall rec R 1/4 RF

TH Cont with lead hands above lady's head. The foot action precedes the turn


none HT After lady completes LF underarm trn, lower lead hands





Underarm Turn (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 13 - 50

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Lead hands jnd. Left hand may be placed on your hip

2 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Man will raise lead hands to strt LF trn

3 Q RLOD sd & fwd R

1/8 LF


4 & DRW XLIF of R

1/8 LF


5 Q wall bk R 1/4 LF






NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined, low, facing LOD. Elbow is close to your waist. You may place the right hand on your hip, if you wish. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Raise lead hands above the lady's head and step forward on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. [Step 3.] Continue with the lead hands over the lady's head. Swivel 1/4 right face on the weighted right foot to the wall and step side on the left foot, toe. [Step 4.] Recover to the right foot, toe heel, turning 1/4 right face to RLOD. [Step 5.] After the lady completes her turn, lower the lead hands. Step slightly forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot, well under your body, toe. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined, low, facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. The man raises the lead hands over your head to lead a left face underarm turn. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/8 left face on the weighted left foot to DRW, then step side and forward on the right foot, toe. [Step 4.] Cross the left foot in front of the right, toe heel and turn 1/8 left face to the wall. [Step 5.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the weighted left foot to LOD and step back on the right foot, toe heel. The man will lower the lead hands


WC - Fig 13 - 51

after you complete the underarm turn. [Step 6.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot, well under your body, toe. [Step 7.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 8.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Underarm Turn is a six count figure taking 1 1/2 measures. The fundamental group of figures it is in is "Passes", In that the lady passes the man. The man leads the Underarm Turn by raising the joined lead hands above the lady's head on beat 2 (step 2). The Anchor Step seems more common in use than the Coaster Step for the last triple (1&2).


WC - Fig 13 - 52


West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 44 - 123

Underarm Turn, Hook and Snap, Freeze 2 measures - 123&4 5&678 Level of Difficulty 6

MAN OP fcg ptnr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right side, swvl 1/4 RF to wall sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to RLOD, fwd L; XRIB of L trn 1/2 RF to LOD/in place L, fwd R, trn (snap bk) 1/2 LF to RLOD, freeze;

LADY OP fcg ptnr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, swvl 1/8 LF sd & fwd R/XLIF of R trn 1/8 LF to wall, swvl 1/4 LF to LOD bk R; XLIB of R trn 1/2 LF to RLOD/in place R, fwd L, turn (snap bk) 1/2 RF to LOD, freeze;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Lead/Technique

1 Q

LOD

bk L

nil

TH

Lead hands jnd low at waist level. Right hand may be placed on hip

2

Q

LOD

fwd R

-

HT

Man is moving to lady's right side. Raise lead hands above lady's head

3

Q

LOD

sd L

1/4 RF

T

Cont with lead hands above lady's head. swvl on R before the foot action

4

&

wall

rec R

1/4 RF

TH

Cont with lead hands above lady's head. Foot action precedes the turn

5

Q

RLOD

fwd L

nil

HT

After lady completes LF underarm trn, lower lead hands

6

Q

RLOD

XRIB of L

1/2 RF

T

Do not release lead hands even though you are turning away from ptnr

7

&

LOD

in place L

nil

T

8

Q

LOD

fwd R

-

HT

9

Q

LOD

No wt chg

1/2 LF

TH on same ft

A slight tug on the lead hand will cause you to snap bk to fc lady and RLOD

10

Q

RLOD

HOLD

nil

Freeze all movement

Underarm Turn, Hook and Snap, Freeze (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 44 - 124

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Lead/Technique

1 Q

RLOD

fwd R

nil

HT

lead hnds jnd.

2

Q

RLOD

fwd L

-

HT

Man will raise lead hnds

3

Q

RLOD

sd & fwd

R

1/8 LF

T

swvl on L before the foot action

4

&

DRW

XLIF of R

1/8 LF

TH

The foot action precedes the turn

5

Q

wall

bk R

1/4 LF

TH

swvl on the L before the foot action

6

Q

LOD

XLIB of R

1/2 LF

T

Do not release lead hands even though you are turning away from ptnr

7

&

RLOD

in place R

nil

T

8

Q

RLOD

fwd L

-

HT

9

Q

RLOD

No wgt chg

1/2 RF

TH on same ft

A slight tug on lead hand will snap you back to fc the man and LOD

10

Q

LOD

Hold

nil

Freeze all movement


MAN Start in Open Position facing lady and LOD with the lead hands joined and low. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Raise the lead hands above the lady's head and step forward on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. [Step 3.] Continue the lead hands over the lady's head. Swivel 1/4 right face on the weighted right foot to the wall and step side on the left foot, toe. [Step 4.] Recover to the right foot, toe heel and turn 1/4 right face. [Step 5.] After the lady completes her turn to face you, lower the lead hands. Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 6.] Cross the right foot behind the left, toe and turn 1/2 right face to LOD. Do not release the lead hands even though you are turning away from your partner. [Step 7.] Step in place on the left foot, toe. [Step 8.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 9.] Without changing weight, "snap turn" your partner to face you by tugging gently with the lead hand, swiveling 1/2 left face, on the weighted right foot, toe heel. [Step 10.] Freeze all movement. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined, low, facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. The man will raise the lead hands over your head to lead a left face underarm turn. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/8 left face on the weighted left foot to DRW, then step side and forward on the right foot, toe. [Step 4.] Cross the left foot in front of the right, toe heel and turn 1/8 left face to the wall. [Step 5.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the weighted left foot to LOD and step back on the right foot, toe heel. The man will lower the lead hands after you complete your underarm turn. [Step 6.]


WC - Fig 44 - 125

Cross the left foot behind the right, toe and turn 1/2 left face to RLOD. Do not release lead hands even though you are turning away from your partner. [Step 7.] Step in place on the right foot, toe. [Step 8.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 9.] Snap back to face man and LOD as he gently tugs, on the lead hand, causing you to swivel 1/2 right face on the weighted left foot, toe heel. [Step 10.] Freeze all movement.

GENERAL NOTES

The Underarm Turn Hook & Snap Freeze is an eight-count figure taking two measures. The fundamental group of figures it is in is "Passes", in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the Underarm Turn by raising the joined lead hands above the lady's head on beat 2 (step 2). A relaxed lead handhold is necessary in order for both partners to turn away from on another. This will allow the turning over of the wrist and hand to accommodate and lead the turn away on beat 1 (step 6) and the snap back on beat 3 (step 9). Beat 4 (step 10) is a complete freeze of body movement. Man - Hold the elbow close to waist with right hand on hip.


WC - Fig 44 - 126


West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 14 - 53

Underarm Turn, Hook and Snap 1 1/2 measures - 123&4 5&6 Level of Difficulty 7 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right side, swvl 1/4 RF to wall sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to RLOD, fwd L; XRIB of L trn 1/2 RF to LOD/in place L, fwd R trn 1/2 LF to RLOD, LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, swvl 1/8 LF to DRW sd & fwd R/XLIF of R trn 1/8 LF to wall, swvl 1/4 LF to LOD bk R; XLIB of R trn 1/2 LF to RLOD/in place R, fwd L trn 1/2 RF to LOD,

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Lead hands jnd low at waist level. Right hand may be placed on hip

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Man is moving to lady's right side. Raise lead hands above lady's head

3 Q LOD sd L 1/4 RF

T Cont with lead hands above lady's head. Swvl on L before the foot action

4 & wall rec R 1/4 RF

TH Cont with lead hands above lady's head. Foot action precedes the turn

5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT After lady completes LF underarm trn, lower lead hands

6 Q RLOD XRIB of L

1/2 RF

T Do not release lead hands even though you are turning away from ptr

7 & LOD in place L

none T

8 Q LOD fwd R 1/2 LF

TH A slight tug on the lead hand will cause you to snap bk to fc lady and RLOD

Underarm Turn Hook & Snap (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 14 - 54

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Lead hands jnd. left hand may be placed on hip

2 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Man will raise lead hands to lead lady's LF trn

3 Q RLOD sd & fwd R

1/8 LF


4 & DRW XLIF of R

1/8 LF


5 Q wall bk R 1/4 LF


6 Q LOD XLIB of R

1/2 LF

T Do not release lead hands even though you are turning away from ptr

7 & RLOD in place R

none T


TH A slight tug on lead hand will snap you back to fc the man and RLOD

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with the lead hands joined, low, facing LOD. The elbow is close to your waist. You may place the right hand on your hip, if you wish. [Step 1.] Step back op the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Raising the lead hands above the lady's head, step forward on the right foot, heel toe moving to the lady's right side. [Step 3.] Continue lead hands over the lady's head. Swivel 1/4 right face on the weighted right foot to the wall, then step side on the left foot, toe. [Step 4.] Recover to the right foot, toe heel, turning 1/4 right face. [Step 5.] After the lady completes her turn to face you, lower the lead hands. Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 6.] Cross the right foot behind the left, toe, turning 1/2 right face to LOD. Do not release the lead hands even though you are turning away from your partner. [Step 7.] Step in place on the left foot, toe. [Step 8.] Step forward on the right foot, toe heel. Turn (snap back) 1/2 left face to RLOD and partner. A slight tug with the lead hand will lead this snap. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined, low, facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. The man will raise the lead hands over your head to lead the left face underarm turn.


WC - Fig 14 - 55

[Step 3.] Swivel 1/8 left face on the weighted left foot to DRW and step side and forward on the right, toe. [Step 4.] Cross the left foot in front of the right, toe heel and turn 1/8 left face to the wall. [Step 5.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the weighted left foot to LOD and step back on the right, toe heel. The man will lower the lead hands as you complete your underarm turn. [Step 6.] Cross the left foot behind the right, toe and turn 1/2 left face to RLOD. Do not release joined lead hands even though you are turning away from your partner. [Step 7.] Step in place on the right foot, toe. [Step 8.] Step forward on the left foot, toe heel. Turn (snap back) 1/2 half right face to LOD and partner. A slight tug will lead this snap.

GENERAL NOTES The Underarm Turn Hook & Snap is a six count figure taking 1 1/2 measures. The fundamental group of figures it is in is "Passes", in which the lady passes the man. The man leads the Underarm Turn by raising the lead hands above the lady's head on beat 2 (step 2). A relaxed lead hand hold is necessary in order for both partners to turn away from one another. This will allow the turning over of the wrist and hand to accommodate and lead the turn away on beat 5 (step 6) and the snap back on beat 6 (step 8). This figure is somewhat more difficult than the Hook & Snap Freeze, which has eight counts, as there is less time to execute the same turns.


WC - Fig 14 - 56


West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 20 - 77

Underarm Whip 2 measures - 123&4 567&8 Level of Difficulty 8

MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right side, swvl 1/4 RF to wall sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to RLOD, fwd L; XRIB of L trn 1/2 RF to LOD, fwd L twd W, (Anchor) R bk under body/replace wt to L, replace wt to R;

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L trn 1/2 LF to LOD, bk R/cl L to R, fwd R btw man's feet; Swvl 1/2 RF on R to RLOD bk L, swvl 1/2 RF on L to LOD fwd R, swvl 1/2 RF on R to RLOD (Anchor) bk L under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Lead hands joined

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Man is stepping to lady's R side. Raise jnd lead hands and put R hand under lady's R arm, placing back of hand on lady's back

3 Q LOD sd L 1/4 RF

T Swvl on R before the foot action



5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Partners are front to front at this point

6 Q RLOD XRIB of L

1/2 RF

T Release right hand and raise jnd lead hands around the back of the lady's head to lead lady's RF trn. A palm to palm hold may be more comfortable

7 Q LOD fwd L none HT Continue jnd lead hands to lead lady's RF trn


none T Continue jnd lead hands to lead lady's RF trn & lower jnd lead hands. Anchor step begins. May join both hands or place free right hand on hip



Underarm Whip (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 20 - 78

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Lead hands joined

2 Q RLOD fwd L 1/2 LF

HT Step straight fwd in your slot. Man will move to your right side

3 Q LOD bk R none T Beats 3 & 4 will resemble a back hitch


5 Q LOD fwd R

none HT Step between man's feet. Partners are front to front at this point

6 Q LOD bk L almost in place

1/2 RF

T Swvl on R before the foot action

7 Q RLOD fwd R almost in place

1/2 RF



1/2 RF

T Swvl on R before foot action. Anchor step begins.



NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with the lead hands joined low and facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step forward and side on the right foot, heel toe stepping to the lady's right side. Raise joined lead hands and put the right hand under the lady's right arm placing the back of your hand on the lady's back. [Step 3.] Swivel one-forth right face to face the wall and step side on the left foot. [Step 4.] Recover to the right foot, toe and turn one-forth right face to face RLOD. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe to a front to front, closed position. [Step 6.] Release your right hand and raise the joined lead hands around the back of the lady's head to lead her right face turn. (A palm to palm hand hold may be more comfortable.) Cross the right foot behind the left foot, toe and turn one-half right face to LOD. [Step 7.] Continue leading the lady to turn right face with joined lead hands above her head and step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 8.] Continue leading lady to turn right face under the joined lead hands. Begin the Anchor Step. Step back on the right foot well under your body, toe. Options--join both hands or place right hand on your hip. The figure following may determine which hand placement is more comfortable. [Step 9.] Replace the weight to the left

Underarm Whip (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 20 - 79

foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace the weight to the right foot, toe heel. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with the lead hands joined low and facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe, turning one-half left face to LOD. Make sure that this step is in your slot with the man stepping to your right side. [Step 3.] Step back on the right foot, toe. Steps 3, 4, and 5 (beats 3 & 4) will resemble a back hitch. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right foot, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot between the man's feet to a front to front position. [Step 6.] Swivel one-half right face on the right foot to RLOD and step back on the left foot, toe. (Steps six and seven are almost in place.) [Step 7.] Swivel one-half right face on the left foot to LOD and step forward on the right foot, toe. [Step 8.] Swivel one-half right face on the right foot to RLOD and begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot, well under your body, toe. Option -- join both hands or place the left hand on your hip. [Step 9.] Replace the weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace the weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Underarm Whip is an eight count figure taking two measures of music. The fundamental group of figures it is in is "Whips", in which the man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in the slot. The man's footwork will be exactly the same as the Whip. The lead on beat 2 (step 2) will establish the Underarm crucial to this figure. The lady's footwork is almost the same as the Whip Outside Underarm with a left face instead of right face turn on beat 2 (step 2). The lady has a 1 1/2 right face turns in the second measure. The figure as described is the more common way to do this basic figure. The Anchor Step seems more common in use than a Coaster Step for the last triple (beats 7 & 8).

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 16 - 61

Whip Turn 2 measures - 123&4 567&8 Level of Difficulty 6 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right side, swvl 1/4 RF to wall sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to RLOD, fwd L; XRIB of L trn 1/2 RF to LOD, fwd L, (anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, replace wt to R; LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L trn 1/2 RF to LOD, bk R/cl L to R, fwd R btw man's feet; Swvl 1/2 RF to RLOD bk L, bk R, (anchor) bk L under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn



2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Man is moving to lady's right sd. Right hand to lady's back

3 Q LOD sd L 1/4 RF

T Maintain loose closed pos. Swvl on R before the foot action


TH Maintain loose closed pos. The foot action precedes the turn

5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Maintain closed position. Partners are front to front at this point

6 Q RLOD XRIB of L

1/2 RF

T Maintain loose closed pos. The foot action precedes the turn

7 Q LOD fwd L none HT Maintain loose closed pos. Release right hand


none T Anchor step begins. Both hands may be joined or right hand may be placed on hip



Whip Turn (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 16 - 62

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn




HT Step straight fwd in your slot. Man will move to your right side


4 & LOD cl L to R

none TH

5 Q LOD fwd R


6 Q LOD bk L 1/2 RF

TH Swvl on the R before the foot action

7 Q RLOD bk R none TH Closed pos will be released





NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined, low, and facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step forward and side on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. Place your right hand on her lower back. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 right face on the weighted right foot to the wall and step side on the left foot, toe. [Step 4.] Recover to the right foot, toe heel, then turn 1/4 right face to RLOD. Maintain the loose closed position. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe, with the bodies front to front. [Step 6.] Cross the right foot behind the left, toe and turn 1/2 right face to LOD. [Step 7.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe, releasing your right hand. [Step 8.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot, well under your body, toe. (Option -- join both hands or place right hand on your right hip.) [Step 9.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined, low, and facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe, turning 1/2 right face to LOD. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. [Step 3.] Step back on the right foot, toe. Steps 3, 4,


WC - Fig 16 - 63

and 5 (beats 3 & 4) will resemble a back hitch. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe, between the man's feet, bodies front to front. [Step 6.] Swivel 1/2 right face on the weighted right foot to RLOD, then step back on the left, toe heel. [Step 7.] Step back on the right foot, toe heel. The man will release your right hand. [Step 8.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot, well under your body, toe. (Option -- join both hands or place the left hand on your hip.) [Step 9.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Whip Turn is an eight count figure taking two measures of music. The fundamental group of figures it is in is "Whips", in which the man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in the slot. The footwork for the man is basically the same for most of the Whips. The change will be in the hand leads necessary to lead the woman through the various Whips. The figure as described is the more common way to do this basic figure. The man has two other options on steps 6 and 7 (beats 1, 2). The Anchor Step seems more common in use than the Coaster Step for the last triple (beats 3 & 4).


WC - Fig 16 - 64


West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 29 - 71

Whip with Hand Change Behind the Back 2 measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 6

MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right side, swvl 1/4 RF to fc WALL then step sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to fc RLOD, fwd L; XRIF of L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, fwd L twd lady, (anchor) bk R under body/rplc wt to L, rplc wt to R; (Options on steps 6 and 7: Still on L lift with RF swvl in place R to fc lady, sd L, - or walk fwd R around lady comm RF trn, cont RF trn sd & fwd L,)

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, bk R/cl L to R, fwd R btw man's feet; swvl 1/2 RF on R to fc RLOD the bk L, swvl 1/2 RF on L to fc LOD then fwd R, swvl 1/2 RF on R to fc RLOD/ (anchor) bk L under body/rplc wt to R, rplc wt to L;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn



2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Moving to lady's right side. Right hand to lady's back.


T Maintain loose closed position. The swivel precedes the foot action.


TH Maintain loose closed position. The foot action precedes the turn.

5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Lower joined lead hands and bring behind lady's back.

6 Q RLOD XRIB of L

trn 1/2 RF

T Join R hand to lady's R hand behind lady's back to lead her RF trn with a gentle tug.

7 Q LOD fwd L none HT Lady unwraps with RF trn.


none T Lady continues to unwrap. Anchor step begins. May place left hand on hip.


10 Q LOD rplc R none TH Figure ends R-R hand hold.

Whip With Hand Change Behind Back (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 29 - 72

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn




HT Step straight fwd in your slot. Man will move to your right side.

3 Q LOD bk R none T Beats 3 & 4 will resemble a back hitch.


5 Q LOD fwd R

none HT Step between man's feet. Partners are front to front at this point. Man will bring your lead hand behind your back.


T The swivel precedes the foot action. Your lead hand will be joined with the man's right hand behind your back.


T The swivel precedes the foot action. Do not release hand hold, you merely unwrap RF.


swvl 1/2 RF



10 Q RLOD rplc L none TH End with right-right hold.


MAN Start in Open Facing Position, lead hands joined low, facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step forward and side on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. Place your right hand on the lady's lower back. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 right face to the wall and step side on the left toe. [Step 4.] Recover on the right toe and turn 1/4 right face to RLOD. Maintain the loose closed position. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe, to a front to front closed position. Lower the joined lead hands and place them behind the lady's back. [Step 6.] Join your right hand to the lady's right behind her back and cross your right foot behind the left, on the toe and turn 1/2 right face to LOD. (Note other options on the preceding page.) A gentle tug on the right hand will lead the lady to unwrap right face after she steps back. [Step 7.] Do not release the hand hold. The lady will continue to unwrap as you step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 8.] She continues to unwrap as you begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot well under your body on the toe. Your left hand may be placed on the left hip. [Step 9.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to


WC - Fig 29 - 73

the right foot, toe heel. End with both right hands joined.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position, lead hands joined low, facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe and turn 1/2 right face to LOD. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. [Step 3.] Step back on the right toe. Steps 3, 4, and 5 (beats 3 & 4) will resemble a back hitch. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe, between the man's feet into a front to front position. The man will put your lead hand behind your back. [Step 6.] Your lead hand will be joined with the man's right hand behind your back. Swivel 1/2 right face on your right foot to RLOD and step back on the left toe. [Step 7.] Swivel 1/2 right face on your left foot to LOD and step forward on the right toe. Do not release the hand hold. You will unwrap as you turn right face. [Step 8.] Swivel 1/2 right face on your right foot to RLOD and begin the anchor step. Step back on the left toe, well under your body. You may place your left hand on hip. [Step 9.] Replace weight on the right foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight on the left foot, toe heel. End with both right hands joined.

GENERAL NOTES The Whip With Hand Change Behind The Back is an eight-count figure using two measures of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Whips" in which the man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in the slot. The man's footwork is the same as the Whip. Joined hands are kept low throughout the figure. The man will change hands behind the lady's back on step 6 and the lady merely unwraps right face. The lady's steps are the same as the Whip with Outside Underarm Turn. The lady has a 1 1/2 right face turn in this figure. The figure as described is the usual way to do this figure. The man has two other options on steps 6 and 7 (beats 5, 6). The use of the Anchor Step is more common than a Coaster Step for the last triple (beats 7 & 8).


WC - Fig 29 - 74

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 30 - 75

Whip with Hand Changes Behind the Back 2 measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 8

MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right sd, swvl 1/4 RF to fc Wall sd L/rec R cont 1/4 RF trn to fc RLOD, fwd L; bk L a small step, swvl 1/2 LF on R to fc LOD then fwd L, swvl 1/4 LF on L to fc COH then sd R twd lady/cl L to R, sd R;

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, bk R/cl L to R, fwd R btw man's feet; swvl 1/2 RF on R to fc RLOD then bk L, swvl 1/2 RF on L to fc LOD then fwd R, swvl 1/2 RF on R to fc RLOD then (anchor)L bk under body/rplc wt to R, rplc wt to L;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn



2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Man is moving to lady's right side. Right hand to lady's back.


T The swivel precedes the foot action. Maintain loose closed position.


TH The foot action precedes the turn. Maintain loose closed position.

5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Bring joined hands to your right hand on lady's lower back and chg hands.

6 Q RLOD bk R a small step

none TH Gently tug on right hand to lead lady's RF trn.

7 Q RLOD fwd L swvl 1/2 LF

HT Behind your back chg to lead hands joined. The swivel precedes the foot action.

8 Q LOD sd R swvl 1/4 LF


9 & COH cl L to R none TH

10 Q COH sd R none TH Establish a loose CP- man fcg COH lady fcg RLOD. Man's R hand low on lady's back.

Whip with Hand Changes Behind the Back (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 30 - 76

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn

Footwor

k

Lead/Technique



HT Step fwd in your slot. Man will move to your right side.

3 Q LOD bk R none T Steps 3, 4 and 5 will resemble a back hitch.


5 Q LOD fwd R

none HT Step between man's feet. Partners are front to front at this point. The man's right hand will join your right hand.


T A gentle tug on your right hand will lead RF trn. The swivel precedes the foot action. Bring your free left arm between you and your partner.




swvl 1/2 RF





MAN Start in Open Facing Position, with lead hands joined low and facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step forward and side on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. Place your right hand on her lower back. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 right face to the wall and step side on the left toe. [Step 4.] Recover to the right toe and turn 1/4 right face to RLOD. Maintain a loose closed position. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe, to a front to front closed position. Bring the joined hands to your right hand on the lady's lower back and change hands. [Step 6.] Gently tug on the right hand to lead the lady's right face turn as you take a small back step on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 7.] Swivel 1/2 left face on the right foot to RLOD and step forward on the left foot, heel toe. While you are doing this you will change hands behind your back to join lead hands. [Step 8.] Swivel 1/4 left face on the left foot to COH and step side on the right toe. [Step 9.] Close the left foot to the right, toe heel. [Step 10.] Step to the side on the right foot, toe heel and establish a loose Closed Position facing COH and the lady facing RLOD. The right hand is low on the lady's back.


WC - Fig 30 - 77

LADY Start in Open Facing Position, with lead hands joined low and facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe and turn 1/2 right face to LOD. Make sure that this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. [Step 3.] Step back on the right toe. Steps 3, 4, and 5 will resemble a back hitch. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe, between the man's feet to a front to front position. The man's right hand will join your right hand behind your back. [Step 6.] A gentle tug on your right hand will lead you to swivel 1/2 right face on your right foot to RLOD. Then step back on the left toe. Bring your free left arm between you and your partner. [Step 7.] Swivel 1/2 right face on your left foot to LOD and step forward on the right toe. [Step 8.] Swivel 1/2 right face on your right foot to RLOD and begin the anchor step. Step back on the left toe, well under your body. [Step 9.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel. A loose Closed Position will be established with the man facing COH and you facing RLOD.

GENERAL NOTES The Whip With Hand Changes Behind The Back is an eight-count figure taking two measures of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Whips" and is more difficult than most eight count figures. The footwork for the man will be the same as the Whip for only the first measure. He turns 3/4 left face in the second measure and there is a hand change behind his back. There are two hand changes in this figure. Footwork for the lady is the same as the Whip with Outside Underarm Turn. The man does not have an Anchor Step. The lady uses the Anchor Step more often than a Coaster Step for the last triple (beats 7&8).


WC - Fig 30 - 78

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 18 - 69

Whip Inside Underarm Turn 2 measures - 123&4 567&8 Level of Difficulty 6 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right sd, swvl 1/4 RF sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to RLOD, fwd L; XRIB of L trn 1/2 RF to LOD, fwd L, (anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, replace wt to R; LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L trn 1/2 RF to LOD, bk R/cl L to R, fwd R btw man's feet; fwd L trn 1/2 LF to RLOD, bk R, (anchor) bk L under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn



2 Q LOD fwd R none HT moving to lady's right side. Right hand to lady's back

3 Q LOD sd L 1/4 RF




5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Raise lead hands between the dancers heads. Partners are facing, front to front at this point

6 Q RLOD XRIB of L

1/2 RF

T Release right hand and continue raising lead hands above lady's head to lead her LF underarm trn



none T Anchor step begins. Both hands may be joined or right hand may be placed on hip



Whip Inside Underarm Turn (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 18 - 70

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn




HT Step fwd in your slot. Man will move to your right side. Trn after step



5 Q LOD fwd R


6 Q LOD fwd L 1/2 LF

HT Step and then turn






NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined, low, and facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step forward and side on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. Place your right hand on the lady's lower back. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 right face to the wall and step side on the left foot, toe. [Step 4.] Recover to the right foot, toe heel and turn 1/4 right face to RLOD. Maintain the loose closed position. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe, facing partner, front to front. Raise joined lead hands between your heads. [Step 6.] Bringing lead hands above lady's head, cross the right foot behind the left, toe and turn 1/2 face to LOD. [Step 7.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe, releasing your right hand. [Step 8.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot, well under your body, toe. (Option -- Join both hands or place right hand on your hip.) [Step 9.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined, low, facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe, turning 1/2 right face to LOD. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man


WC - Fig 18 - 71

moving to your right side. [Step 3.] Step back on the right foot, toe. Steps 3, 4, and 5 (beats 3 & 4) will resemble a back hitch. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot, between the man's feet, facing partner, front to front. [Step 6.] Step forward on the left foot, toe, turning 1/2 left face to RLOD. [Step 7.] Step back on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 8.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot, well under your body, toe. (Option -- Join both hands or place the left hand on your hip.) [Step 9.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Whip Inside Underarm is an eight count figure taking two measures of music. The fundamental group of figures it is in is "Whips", in which the man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in the slot. The footwork for the man will be exactly the same as in the Whip Turn. The change will be in the hand lead necessary to lead the lady through an inside Underarm Turn. The lady's footwork is like that of the Whip except for her footwork on steps 5 and 6 (beats 4, 1). The figure as described is the more common way to do this basic figure. The man has other options on steps 6 and 7 (beats 1, 2). The Anchor Step seems more common in use than the Coaster Step for the last triple (beats 7 & 8).


WC - Fig 18 - 72


West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 45 - 127

Whip (Man’s Alternate Footwork)


MAN OP fcg ptnr and LOD - Bk L, rec slight fwd R, svl 1/4 RF to fc WALL sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to fc RLOD, sd L; Rec R trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, sd L, (anchor) R ft bk under body/replace wgt to L, replace wgt to R;

LADY OP fcg ptnr and RLOD - Fwd R, fwd L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, bk R/cl L to R, fwd R btw M's feet; swvl 1/2 RF to fc RLOD bk L, bk R, (anchor) L ft bk under body/replace wgt to R, replace wgt to L;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Lead/Technique

1

Q

LOD

bk L

nil

TH

Lead hnds joined

2

Q

LOD

rec R

-

HT

M is stepping between W=s feet. Right hnd to W's back

3

Q

LOD

sd L

swvl 1/4 RF

T

Maintain loose closed pos. The swivel precedes the foot action

4

&

WALL

rec R

trn 1/4 RF

TH


5

Q

RLOD

sd L

nil

TH

Maintain closed position. Partners are fc to fc at this point

6

Q

RLOD

rec R

trn 1/2 RF

T


7

Q

LOD

sd L

nil

TH

Maintain loose closed pos. Release right hnd

8

Q

LOD

stp bk R under body

-

T

Anchor stp begins. Both hnds may be joined or free right hnd may be placed on your right hip

9

&

LOD

rplc L

-

H

10

Q

LOD

rplc R

-

TH

Whip (Man’s alternate Footwork) (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 45 - 128

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Lead/Technique

1

Q

RLOD

fwd R

nil

HT

Lead hnds joined

2

Q

RLOD

fwd L

trn 1/2 RF

HT

Stp strgt fwd in your slot. Man will step btw your ft

3

Q

LOD

bk R

nil

T

Beats 3 & 4 will resemble a back hitch

4

&

LOD

cl L to R

-

TH

5

Q

LOD

fwd R

-

HT

Stp btw M's feet. Partners are belly to belly at this pt

6

Q

LOD

bk L

swvl 1/2 RF

TH


7

Q

RLOD

bk R

nil

TH


8

Q

RLOD

stp bk L under body

-

T


9

&

RLOD

rplc R

-

H

10

Q

RLOD

rplc L

-

TH


MAN Start in Open Facing Position with the lead hands joined low and facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step back with the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Rec forward with the right foot, heel toe stepping between the lady’s feet. Place your right hand on the lower back of the lady. [Step 3.] Swivel one-forth right face on the weighted right foot to face the wall and step side with the left foot, toe. [Step 4.] Recover to the right foot, toe and turn one-forth right face to face RLOD. Maintain the loose Closed Position. [Step 5.] Step side with the left foot, toe heel to a face to face Closed Position. [Step 6.] Rec R, toe and turn one-half right face to face LOD. [Step 7.] Step side with the left foot, toe heel releasing your right hand. [Step 8.] Begin the Anchor Step. Step back with the right foot well under your body, toe. Options--join both hands or place right hand on your right hip. The figure following may determine which hand placement is more comfortable. [Step 9.] Replace the weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace the weight to the right foot, toe heel.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position with the lead hands joined low and facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward with the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward with the left foot, heel toe and turn one-half right face to face LOD. Make sure that this step is in your slot with the man stepping between your feet. [Step 3.] Step back with the right foot, toe. Steps 3,4, and 5 (beats 3 and 4) will resemble a Back Hitch. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right foot, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward with the right foot, heel toe between the man's feet


WC - Fig 45 - 129

to a belly to belly position. [Step 6.] Swivel one-half right face on the weighted right foot to face RLOD and step back with the left foot, toe heel. [Step 7.] Step back with the right foot, toe heel. Man's right hand will be released. [Step 8.] Begin the anchor step. Step back with the left foot well under your body, toe. Options--join both hands or place the left hand on your left hip. [Step 9.] Replace your weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace your weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES

The Whip is an eight-count figure taking two measures of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is the basic of the fundamental group of figures called "Whips". In this group of figures the man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in the slot. This alternate footwork for the man is becoming the most commonly used. This footwork is also necessary in order to effectively lead the Double or Triple Whip. The figure as described is the more common way to do this basic figure. The man has two other options on steps 6 and 7 (beats 5, 6). The Anchor Step appears to be more commonly used than a Coaster Step for the last triple (beats 7&8). Like other figures in West Coast Swing, the body weight is kept low with smoother, more even action employed.


WC - Fig 45 - 130


West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 19 - 73

Whip Outside Underarm Turn 2 measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 6 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right sd, swvl 1/4 RF sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to RLOD, fwd L; XRIB of L trn 1/2 RF to LOD, fwd L, (Anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, replace wt to R; LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L trn 1/2 RF to LOD, bk R/cl L to R, fwd R btw man's feet; swvl 1/2 RF on R to RLOD bk L, swvl 1/2 RF on L to LOD fwd R, (Anchor) swvl 1/2 RF on R to RLOD bk L under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn



2 Q LOD fwd R none HT moving to lady's right sd. Right hand to lady's back

3 Q LOD sd L 1/4 RF




5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Partners are facing, front to front at this point

6 Q RLOD XRIB of L

1/2 RF

T Release right hand raise lead hands around the back of the lady's head to lead her RF underarm trn. Palm to palm may be more comfortable

7 Q LOD fwd L none HT continue holding lead hands to lead RF turn


none T Continue holding lead hands to lead lady's RF trn then lwr them. Anchor step begins. Both hands may be joined or right hand may be placed on hip



Whip Outside Underarm Turn (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 19 - 74

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn




HT Step fwd in your slot. Man will move to your right side. Foot action precedes the turn



5 Q LOD fwd R


6 Q LOD bk L 1/2 RF

T Swvl on R before the foot action.

7 Q RLOD fwd R 1/2 RF

T Swvl on L before the foot action.


1/2 RF

T Swvl on R before the foot action. Anchor step begins. May join both hands or left hand may be on hip



NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined, low, and facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step forward and side on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. Place your right hand on the lady's lower back. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 right face to the wall and step side on the left foot, toe. [Step 4.] Recover to the right foot, toe heel and turn 1/4 right face to RLOD. Maintain the loose closed position. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe, facing partner, front to front. [Step 6.] Release your right hand and raise lead hands around the back of the lady's head to lead her right face turn. (A palm to palm hand hold may be more comfortable.) Cross the right foot behind the left, toe and turn 1/2 face to LOD. [Step 7.] Continue leading the lady to turn right face with lead hands above her head. Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 8.] Continue leading lady to turn right face under the lead hands. Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot, well under your body, toe. (Option -- Join both hands or place right hand on your hip.) [Step 9.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel.


WC - Fig 19 - 75

LADY Start in Open Facing Position with lead hands joined, low, facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe, turning 1/2 right face to LOD. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. [Step 3.] Step back on the right foot, toe. Steps 3, 4, and 5 (beats 3 & 4) will resemble a back hitch. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right, toe heel. [Step 5.] Step forward on the right foot, between the man's feet, facing partner, front to front. [Step 6.] Swivel 1/2 right face on your right foot to RLOD. Step back on the left foot, toe. [Step 7.] Swivel 1/2 right face on your right foot to LOD. Step forward on the right foot, toe. [Step 8.] Swivel 1/2 right face on your right foot to RLOD. Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot, well under your body, toe. (Option -- Join both hands or place the left hand on your hip.) [Step 9.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Whip Outside Underarm is an eight count figure taking two measures of music. The fundamental group of figures it is in is "Whips", in which the man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in the slot. The footwork for the man will be exactly the same as in the Whip Turn. To lead the lady through an Outside Underarm Turn, the hand leads will be different. The lady's footwork is like that of the Whip except for her steps 5, 6 and 7 (beats 4, 1 and 2). The lady does a 1 1/2 right face turn in the second measure. The figure as described is the more common way to do this basic figure. The man has other options on steps 6 and 7 (beats 1, 2). The Anchor Step seems more common in use than the Coaster Step for the last triple (beats 3 & 4).


WC - Fig 19 - 76


West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 31 - 79

Wrapped Whip to Hammerlock 2 measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 7

MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right side, swvl 1/4 RF to fc WALL then sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to fc RLOD, fwd L; XRIB of L trn 1/2 trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, fwd L twd lady, (anchor) R bk under body/rplc wt to L, rplc wt to R; (Options on steps 6 & 7: Still on L lift with RF swvl step in place on R to fc W, sd L - or - walk fwd R around W strtng RF trn, cont RF trn sd & fwd L,)

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, fwd R/cl L to R, bk R btw man's feet; bk L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, fwd R trn 1/2 RF to fc RLOD, small bk L almost in place trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD/small fwd R almost in place trn 1/2 RF to fc RLOD, bk L;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Both hands joined--entire fig

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Man steps to lady's R side. Joined lead

hands are raised over the lady's head.

Right hand stays low near lady's hip.

3 Q LOD sd L swvl

1/4

RF

T Starting to bring joined lead hands down

in front of lady to a wrapped position.

4 & WALL rec R trn

1/4

RF

TH Step 3--Swvl precedes foot action. Step 4-

-Foot action precedes turn.

5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Both hands are joined low near the hips

in wrapped position. Man and lady are

fcg RLOD with the lady stepping bk

between the man's feet.

6 Q RLOD XRIB of R trn

1/2

RF

T After lady steps bk on her left raise joined

lead hands to the back of lady's head to

lead her outside RF trn. Keep right hand

low.

7 Q LOD fwd L none HT Continue raised lead hands above the

lady's head.

8 Q LOD bk R

under

body

none T Anchor step begins. Continue raised lead

hands above the lady's head.

9 & LOD rplc L none H Continue raised lead hands above the

lady's head.

10 Q LOD rplc R none TH Lower joined lead hands between partners

to establish hammerlock position. Your

right hand will be joined to the lady

behind her back.

Wrapped Whip To Hammerlock (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 31 - 80

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Both hands joined for the entire figure

2 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Step fwd in your slot. Man moves to your

right side.

3 Q RLOD fwd R none T Steps 3, 4 & 5 will resemble a fwd hitch.

4 & RLOD cl L to R none TH

5 Q RLOD bk R

none TH Step between the man's feet. Man and

lady fcg RLOD with wrapped hands low to

hips.

6 Q RLOD bk L trn

1/2

RF

TH Joined lead hand will be raised to lead

your RF outside trn after stepping bk L.

7 Q LOD fwd R trn

1/2

RF

HT Steps 6, 7, 8, and 9--Foot action precedes

the turn.

8 Q RLOD bk L a

small

step

trn

1/2

RF

T Almost in place.

9 & LOD fwd R a

small

step

trn

1/2

RF

T Almost in place.

10 Q RLOD bk L

under

body

none TH Joined hands lowered btw ptr. Left hand

joined behind your back in hammerlock

position.


MAN Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined low and facing LOD. Do not release the hands as they will remain joined throughout the figure. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step forward and side on the right foot, heel toe, moving to the lady's right side. Raise the joined lead hands to the top of the lady's head. The right hand remains low near her hip. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 right face on the right foot to the wall and step side on the left toe. Start to bring the joined lead hands down in front of the lady to a locked or wrapped position. [Step 4.] Recover on the right toe and turn 1/4 right face to RLOD. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Both hands are joined low near the lady's hips in a wrapped position. You and the lady are facing RLOD with the lady stepping back between your feet. [Step 6.] Raise the joined lead hands to lead the lady's right face outside turn as you cross your right foot behind the left, on the toe and turn 1/2 right face to LOD. (Note other options in cue sheet format.) [Step 7.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Continued joined lead hands above the lady's head to lead her right face turns. [Step 8.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right toe well under your body. Continue with the joined lead hands above the lady's head. [Step


WC - Fig 31 - 81

9.] Replace your weight on the left foot, heel. Continue with the joined lead hands above the lady's head. [Step 10.] Replace your weight on the right foot, toe heel. Lower the joined lead hands between you and your partner. Your right hand will be joined behind the lady's back in a Hammerlock Position.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined low and facing RLOD. Do not release the hands as they will remain joined throughout the figure. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Be sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. Steps 3, 4, and 5 will resemble a forward hitch. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right on the toe. [Step 5.] Step back on the right foot, toe heel, between the man's feet into a wrapped position with the joined hands near your hips. [Step 6.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. The man will raise your right hand to lead your 1/2 right face outside turn to LOD. [Step 7.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe and turn 1/2 right face to RLOD. [Step 8.] Step almost in place but slightly back, a small step, on the left toe and turn 1/2 right face to LOD. [Step 9.] Step almost in place but forward, a small step, on the right toe and turn 1/2 right face to RLOD. [Step 10.] Step back on the left foot, well under your body, toe heel. Your joined lead hand will be lowered between you and your partner. Your left hand will be joined behind your back in a Hammerlock Position.

GENERAL NOTES

The Wrapped Whip To Hammerlock is an eight-count figure taking two measures of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Whips" in which the man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in the slot. The footwork for the man will be the same for most of the Whips. The change will be in the hand leads necessary to lead the lady through the various Whips. The man must raise the joined lead hands on beat 2 and beat 1 (steps 2 and 6) with the joined trailing hands low throughout the figure. The lady does the same footwork as in the Wrapped Whip with the lady's free turn. She will make two full right face outside turns on the second measure. It is important for the lady to step back with the left foot on step 6 before she makes the 1/2 right face turn. The figure, as described, is the more common way this basic figure is danced. The man has two other options on steps 6 and 7. They are not described in detail but are briefly shown in the cue sheet format. The man dances the Anchor Step more often than a Coaster Step on the last triple (steps 8, 9 and 10).


WC - Fig 31 - 82

West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 17 - 65

Wrapped Whip (Locked Whip) 2 measures - 123&4 567&8 Level of Difficulty 6 MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right side, swvl 1/4 RF to wall sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to RLOD, fwd L; XRIB of L to LOD, fwd L, (anchor) bk R under body/replace wt to L, replace wt to R; LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, fwd R/cl L to R, bk R btw man's feet; bk L, bk R, (anchor) bk L under body/replace wt to R, replace wt to L;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Both hands joined for the first meas-steps 1-5

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Man steps to lady's right side. Lead hands raised over lady's head. R hand near hips

3 Q LOD sd L 1/4 RF

T Start to bring lead hands down in front of lady to a wrapped pos. Swvl on R before the foot action.


TH The foot action precedes trn

5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Both hands jnd low near hips in wrapped pos. Both fcg RLOD. Lady stepping bk between the man's feet

6 Q RLOD XRIB of L

1/2 RF

T Release right hand hold. The foot action precedes the turn



none T Anchor step begins. Both hands may be joined or R hand on hip



Wrapped Whip (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 17 - 66

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Both hands joined

2 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Step straight fwd in your slot. Man will move to your right side

3 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Beats 3 & 4 will resemble a fwd hitch


5 Q RLOD bk R

none TH Step between man's feet. Partners are fcg RLOD with wrapped hands low on hips

6 Q RLOD bk L none TH Left hand will be released






NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined, low, facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step forward and side on the right foot, heel toe moving to the lady's right side. Raise the lead hands to the top of the lady's head. Your right hand stays low near hip. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 right face to the Wall and step side on the left foot, toe. Start to bring the lead hands down in front of lady to a locked or wrapped position. [Step 4.] Recover to the right foot, toe heel and turn 1/4 right face turn to RLOD. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Both hands are low near the lady's hips in a wrapped position. Partners are facing RLOD with the lady stepping back between the man's feet. [Step 6.] Cross the right foot behind the left, toe and turn 1/2 right face to LOD releasing the right hand. [Step 7.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 8.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right foot, well under your body, toe. (Option -- Join both hands or place the right hand on your hip.) [Step 9.] Replace weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to the right foot, toe heel. LADY Start in Open Facing Position with both hands joined, low, and facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side.


WC - Fig 17 - 67

[Step 3.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. Steps 3, 4, and 5 (beats 3 & 4) will resemble a forward hitch. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right foot, toe. [Step 5.] Step back on the right foot, toe heel, between the man's feet into a wrapped position. The joined hands are near your hips. [Step 6.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. The man releases your left hand. [Step 7.] Step back on the right foot, toe heel. [Step 8.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the left foot well under your body, toe. (Option s -- Join both hands or place the left hand on your hip.) [Step 9.] Replace weight to the right foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace weight to the left foot, toe heel.

GENERAL NOTES The Wrapped Whip, sometimes called the Locked Whip, is an eight count figure taking two measures of music. The fundamental group of figures it is in is "Whips", in which the man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in the slot. The footwork for the man is basically the same for most of the whips. The change will be in the hand leads necessary to lead the woman through this figure. The man must raise the lead hands on beat 2. The lady faces RLOD throughout the figure. The figure as described is the more common way to do this basic figure. The man has two other options on steps 6 and 7 (beats 1, 2). The Anchor Step seems more common in use than the Coaster Step for the last triple (beats 3 & 4).


WC - Fig 17 - 68


West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 32 - 81a

Wrapped Whip with Lady's Free Turn 2 measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 7

MAN OP fcg ptr and LOD - bk L, fwd & sd R to lady's right sd, swvl 1/4 RF to fc WALL then sd L/rec R trn 1/4 RF to fc RLOD, fwd L; XRIB of L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, fwd L twd lady, (anchor) R bk under body/rplc wt to L, rplc wt to R; (Options on steps 6 & 7: Still on L lift R with RF swvl then in place R to fc lady, sd L - or - walk fwd R around lady starting RF trn, cont RF trn sd & fwd L,)

LADY OP fcg ptr and RLOD - fwd R, fwd L, fwd R/cl L to R, bk R btw man's feet; bk L trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD, fwd R trn 1/2 RF to fc RLOD, bk L a small step almost in place trn 1/2 RF to fc LOD/fwd R a small step almost in place trn 1/2 RF to fc RLOD, bk L;

MAN

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q LOD bk L none TH Both hands joined for the first meas-steps

1-5.

2 Q LOD fwd R none HT Man is moving to lady's right side. Joined

lead hands are raised over the lady's

head. Right hand stays low near hips.

3 Q LOD sd L swvl

1/4

RF

T Start to bring the joined lead hands down

in front of the lady to a wrapped position.

4 & WALL rec R trn

1/4

RF

TH Step 3--Swvl precedes foot action. Step 4-

-Foot action precedes the turn.

5 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Both hands are joined low near the hips

in wrapped position. Man and lady fcg

RLOD with the lady stepping bk between

the man's feet.

6 Q RLOD XRIB of L trn

1/2

RF

T After lady steps bk on her left pull on

right hand to lead her RF trn. Release

both hands.


8 Q LOD bk R

under

body

none T Anchor step begins. Right hand may be

placed on your hip.


10 Q LOD rplc R none TH Lead hands may be joined.

Wrapped Whip with Lady's Free Turn (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 32 - 82a

LADY

Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount

of Turn


1 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Both hands joined

2 Q RLOD fwd L none HT Step fwd in your slot. Man will move to

your right side.

3 Q RLOD fwd R none HT Steps 3, 4 & 5 will resemble a fwd hitch.


5 Q RLOD bk R

none TH Step between man's feet. Lady and man

are fcg RLOD with wrapped hands low to

your hips.

6 Q RLOD bk L trn

1/2

RF

TH Left hand will be pulled as man leads

your RF trn after bk L.

7 Q LOD fwd R trn

1/2

RF

HT You may extend left arm to the side

during trns.

8 Q RLOD bk L a

small

step

trn

1/2

RF

T Almost in place. Steps 6,7,8, and 9--Foot

action precedes the turn

9 & LOD fwd R a

small

step

trn

1/2

RF

T Almost in place.

10 Q RLOD bk L

under

body



MAN

Start in Open Facing Position, with both hands joined low, facing LOD. [Step 1.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. [Step 2.] Step forward and side on the right foot, heel toe moving to the lady's right side. Raise the joined lead hands to the top of the lady's head. Your right hand stays low near the lady's hip. [Step 3.] Swivel 1/4 right face on the right foot to the wall and step side on the left toe. Start bringing the lead hands down in front of the lady into a locked or wrapped position. [Step 4.] Recover on the right foot, toe heel, turning 1/4 right face to RLOD. [Step 5.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Both hands are joined low near the lady's hips in a wrapped position. You and the lady are facing RLOD with the lady stepping back between your feet. [Step 6.] Pull with your right hand to lead the lady's right face turn as you cross your right foot behind the left, on the toe and turn 1/2 right face to LOD. Release both hands. Note other options in cue sheet description. [Step 7.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. [Step 8.] Begin the anchor step. Step back on the right toe well under your body. [Step 9.] Replace your weight to the left foot, heel. [Step 10.] Replace your weight to the right

Wrapped Whip with Lady's Free Turn (continued) West Coast Swing

WC - Fig 32 - 83a

foot, toe heel. Join lead hands.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position, with both hands joined low, facing RLOD. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. [Step 2.] Step forward on the left foot, heel toe. Make sure that this step is in your slot with the man moving to your right side. [Step 3.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe. Steps 3, 4, and 5 will resemble a forward hitch. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right, on the toe. [Step 5.] Step back on the right foot, toe heel, between the man's feet into a wrapped position, with joined hands near your hips. [Step 6.] Step back on the left foot, toe heel. Your left hand will be pulled to lead a 1/2 right face turn to LOD. [Step 7.] Step forward on the right foot, heel toe, and turn 1/2 right face to RLOD. You may extend your left arm to the side. [Step 8.] Step back, a small step, almost in place, on the left toe and turn 1/2 right face to LOD. [Step 9.] Step forward, a small step, almost in place, on the right toe and turn 1/2 right face to RLOD. [Step 10.] Step back on the left foot, well under your body, toe heel. You may join lead hands.

GENERAL NOTES

The Wrapped Whip With The Lady's Free Turn is an eight-count figure taking two measures of music. This figure can be danced facing LOD or RLOD. It is in the fundamental group of figures called "Whips" in which the man rotates around the lady as she turns or moves in the slot. The footwork for the man is the same for most of the Whips. The change is the hand leads necessary to lead the woman through the various Whips. The man must raise the lead hands on beat 2. The first measure is the same as that of the Wrapped Whip for the lady. She will make two full right face turns on the second measure. It is important for her to step back with the left foot on step 6 before she makes the 1/2 right face turn. As described the figure is the way this basic figure is usually danced. The man has two other options on steps 6 and 7. They are not described in detail but are briefly described in the cue sheet format. The man uses the Anchor Step more often than the Coaster Step for the last triple (beats 7&8).

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