Learning How To WCS: Starter Step, Super Tuck, Shotgun Whip

 

This video contains my favorite whip the “Shotgun Whip” a very dynamic and technique rich pattern.

This pattern begins with a basic Starter step that ends in closed position. From this closed position you begin a closed tuck turn (1-2) that bumps the follower away from the leader at a 45º angle to the slot (3&4) and then shoots her past the leader and to (his) the left of the slot. The leader then steps his 5 perpendicular to the slot in opposition to the follower causing her to dance her 5&6 back to the center/slot.

The shotgun whip begins like a basic whip with a big set up on count 4 to “pump” her frame into an outside rotation (5-6). The final triple of the whip the leader uses his footwork to back the follower up returning her to the end of the slot. The video features a leader’s ronde extension which is not leadable. The follower may decide on her own to copy cat the leader and will fake her footwork to start the next pattern on the correct foot. As demonstrated the leader will have to use 3 triples (syncopation) in the next 6 count pattern to get his footwork back to the basic.

Mr. Jonathan has been teaching WCS and Country Two-Step for over a decade. His unique approach to teaching makes him a sought after dance coach. You can catch his 2-Step Class every Sunday from 6:00-6:45pm and his WCS class 6:45-7:30 at the Longfellow Club JoEllen in Wayland, Ma (524 Boston Post Rd)

Each Class is $15 and includes practice time/Dancing afterward.

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Learning How to WCS: Basic and Intermediate Tuck Turns

Tuck Turns

Here are 3 ways to perform Tuck Turns in WCS. The final way is a fun way to also transition into a whip.

 

What is a Tuck Turn?

A tuck turn is a 6 count basic beginning as a led inside turn or roll where the leader interrupts the follower’s rotation on 3. He changes her direction to an outside rotation beginning on the “&” count. By count 4 she is walking out of the pattern to her right and riding the leader’s connection all the way to the end of the slot.

The Lead hand on nearly all patterns in WCS is determined by which of the leader’s hands is the lowest or the closest to the center of the follower. As you can clearly see in the open tuck variation, the leader only needs the hand on the follower’s back (closest to her center). In the standard tuck the lead hand is the right hand which is the lowest in the pattern.

Where to Find Teaching Tuck Turns Mr. Jonathan

You can start Learning Tuck Turns and all other WCS patterns with me at Longfellow’s Club JoEllen every Sunday night from 6-6:45 Two-Step and West Coast Swing 6:45-7:30. On the Second Sunday of the month I am also the DJ. The club is located at 524 Boston Post Rd Wayland, Ma. Its $15 to attend the lessons, the dance, or both.

For more videos by Mr. Jonathan visit HERE

Learning How to WCS: Fun Whip Exits and Variations

Looking for Fun Whip Exits?

Look no further than this video with 2 fun whip exits and variations

 

Where to Find Mr. Jonathan

You can start Learning more fun whip exits and variations with me at Longfellow’s Club JoEllen every Sunday night from 6-6:45 Two-Step and West Coast Swing 6:45-7:30. On the Second Sunday of the month I am also the DJ. The club is located at 524 Boston Post Rd Wayland, Ma. Its $15 to attend the lessons, the dance, or both.

For more videos by Mr. Jonathan visit HERE