Can anyone explain the Whiplash. I do not find it in the dance dictionary. But it is in the V Waltz Variation at this time. Larry

Hello,
I heard Whiplash on DVD with Christopher (, may be foxtrot). It was beatuful with big and fast swivel like similar to a whiplash.
I am a female beginner, I copied some related figures from a book, called POPULAR VARIATION written by Alax Moore , for your reference. You may buy it from this web site also.
Page 34:
Box ending in PP, whiplash, feather finish.
1. LF fw, down LOD,( or DW ) S
2. turning to L , slide RF to side,along the LOD, and let LF brush to RF ( without weight), end backing wall. S
3.LF back to wall , PO, ( down) S
4.RF back to wall, turning to L, lady in line, Ball, Rise . q
5. Turning lady to PP. Step to side , LF. moving along -Dw in PP .
( I guessed 1-5 may be Box ending in PP .)
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6. RF fw in PP, CBMP, KEEPING LF IN PLACE, leading lady to do : left foot forwad in PP, and quickly swivel to left on LF,closing her RF NEAR LF without weight ( whiplash like action , I thought ), End square but head turns well to R on the swivel. Heel , Flat S
7. Move LF , back DC. PO. down. q
8 RF back DC , lady in line , turning to L, ( ball , then rise ) q
( I guessed, lady, left foot quick swivel 1/2 to left , then right foot fw, OP, in CBMP, left foot fw , toward DC after swivel.)



9.10.11 LF to side , sl fw, for a feather finish. Sqq.

We use a whip lash in our current tango.

We start with a checked fallaway checking on the third step weight on the left foot.

I then step forward essentially doing a step touch weight on the right foot no weight on the left.

At the same time I believe the lady pivots around to face me preparing to step outside me on the right about 1/2 turn to the left. (My wife is out right now so I have to confirm what she's doing later).

We then follow with a syncopated back lock.

OB

Yes, my wife steps forward left foot out of the checked fallaway doing about a 1/2 turn left pivoting action (no weight on RF)then steps forward outside my right side her RF into the syncopated lock step.

OB

"But it is in the V Waltz Variation at this time."
Are you sure about this? I cannot imagine how whiplash can be done in VW.

I think we did have a Whiplash in one of our Viennese variations. Can't remember the exact context, but I want to say that it came from an inside UAT. Perhaps somebody else will remember the exact details.

If you think about it, Viennese is very similar in style of movement to all the other swinging dances. So most anything that can be done in Waltz, Foxtrot or Quickstep can also be done in Viennese.

International Viennese has been specifically restricted to a small handful of figures for exams and competitions. But if you're in a social environment where it's acceptable to mix things up, or if you're dancing American style, it's fun to experiment with figures associated with other dances. 10 years ago it was extremely popular to borrow from the Samba syllabus. Nowadays we're using more Waltz & Foxtrot ideas when in closed position.

Assuming you set up your Whiplash in a way that flows rhythmically, has good movement, and is intelligently placed on the floor, there should be no reason you can't do it in Viennese.

Regards,
Jonathan

A very common figure, danced in the fifties and sixties ( f/t ) have taught it to many competitors. It went out of favor, for what ever reason .

Definitely not associated with V.W .
( Amer. style v.w. is very liberal )

The Variation on this site that was posted just prior (now) to the Mambo had the Term in the overview as the Whiplash. Therefore my question. Thanks,