WCS: Whip Variations
In this video, Anthony and Rose take a deep dive into one of the most important moves in West Coast Swing: the whip. If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to dance a whip correctly — or just want to learn what people actually do socially — this breakdown clears it all up. They start with the basic 8-count whip, breaking it into easy-to-follow sections using their “four-part structure.” You’ll learn how and why the follower turns just a quarter between counts 1 and 2 (not a full half-turn like you may have heard), how the leader's body initiates direction changes, and how to create real connection using leverage and stretch. Then they go step-by-step through several common variations, including: The whip with an underarm turn The outside turn A behind-the-back hand change And the hilariously named “Stalker Whip” (which is way less creepy than it sounds) They also show how you can modify each move with single or double turns, plus tips for styling, spacing, and not getting run over mid-pattern. This lesson gives you a complete toolkit for whips — so you can start dancing smarter and smoother right away.
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