Dear Jonathan

In the Waltz variation some month ago, the couple did Natural Hinge. But I don't find that figure in ISTD figures. What style was that figure? Is it international or American?

In repling my question about the difference between Whisk, Back Whisk and Left Whisk, you wrote:
" Back Whisk is like a regular Whisk, except that step 1 is taken with man stepping back on his left foot (instead of forward). Lady steps forward on her RF outside partner on step 1.

Left Whisk begins in Promenade position following a Whisk, Open Impetus,Outside Change to PP, or something similar. Man steps (1) RF fwd & across in PP, (2) LF side, (3) RF crosses behind LF. Lady steps (1) LF fwd & across in PP, (2) RF side, (3) LF crosses behind RF. Best followed by a Twist Turn or Standing Spin or some kind."

In International Waltz, there 's one more figure named "Fallaway Whisk" - How different is it from other Whisk? Could you help me?

Thank you very much

Do Manh Cuong
Hanoi, Vietnam

This was an Int'l Waltz variation. Actually, pretty much any figure or variation which remains in dance hold with body contact can be danced in Int'l style. Sometimes you might see a body contact figure which is typically more stylistically appropriate for American style, but this is rare in the grand scheme of things.

As a general rule, you can say that any ballroom figure which remains in body contact can be danced in either style, while a figure which breaks away into any form of open position is restricted to American style (or Showdance).

Jonathan

sounds like Jonathan is talking about American Social dancing, while you are interested in International Waltz ? ? Maybe ??

Sorry to jump into the thread, Jonathan and domanhcuong

The Natural Hinge is the one of Ballroom lines. This is of course International Style. Hinge and other lines, you may call them figures, but they are realy positions that make the dances more beautiful and attractive. They are not included in Technique books of ISTD, since they are variations.

Fallaway Whisk, finally, will end in Whisk Position. However, from its name, you may found that:
- Step 2 will be taken by both partners step to side, commence into Fallaway.
- Step 3, cross RF behind LF loosely in Fallaway (Lady RF behind LF). The figure will end in Whisk Position (also Whisk line), but with man sways to R and lady to L (in normal Whisk, man to L and Lady to R)

Do you want more details? Hope that you already known Fallaway.

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