The whisk is a ballroom dance

Ballroom dance

Ballroom dance refers to a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world. Because of its performance and entertainment aspects, ballroom dance is also widely enjoyed on stage, film, and television....

 step used in the Waltz

Waltz

The waltz is a ballroom and folk dance in time, performed primarily in closed position.- History :There are several references to a sliding or gliding dance,- a waltz, from the 16th century including the representations of the printer H.S. Beheim...

 or Viennese Waltz

Viennese Waltz

Viennese Waltz is the genre of a ballroom dance. At least three different meanings are recognized. In the historically first sense, the name may refer to several versions of the waltz, including the earliest waltzes done in ballroom dancing, danced to the music of Viennese Waltz.What is now called...

. It is one of several ways to get into promenade position

Promenade position

The promenade position is a dance position in ballroom and other dances. It is described differently in various dance categories.-Connection:...

and is used to turn dancers around corners or change their direction on the dance floor. It is often performed after a complete reverse turn.

Footwork

The basic whisk is only three steps. As in most Waltz steps, the body rises on the second beat and lowers on the third.

Man (Leader)

• 1 Move the left foot forward, facing it diagonally to the wall while slightly raising the body (Heel-toe).

• 2 Move the right foot to the side and slightly forward (toe). Push a little bit forward from the left foot while swaying the body to the left. Slightly raise the body.

• 3 Cross the left foot behind the right foot, facing the wall diagonally (toe-heel). The step finishes in promenade position.

Woman (Follower)

• 1 Move the right foot back, facing it diagonally to the wall while slightly raising the body (toe-heel).

• 2 Move the left foot diagonally to the back while swaying the body to the right. Slightly raise the body (toe).

• 3 Cross the right foot behind and slightly to the left of the left foot. The step finishes in promenade position (toe-heel).

Back Whisk

The back whisk is a variation on the basic whisk. It is very similar to the basic whisk except that it progresses backward rather than forward. The back whisk begins with the leader backing diagonal center against line of dance and finishes with the follower in promenade position.

External links

• Demonstration of Basic Whisk at BallroomDancers.com