Description
Learn 5 West Coast Swing whip variations, plus a bonus "decapitated whip," built on the reverse whip footwork you already know. If your social dancing feels stuck on the same basic whip, these West Coast Swing moves add variety without new leader footwork.
In this West Coast Swing tutorial, every variation comes back to the basic whip. Leaders keep basic whip footwork the whole time. Followers master one thing: reverse whip footwork. From there you'll learn cross-hand and standard handholds, inside and outside turn exits, an elbow fold catch, an Apache-style behind-the-back whip, and my favorite, the decapitated whip. Each one comes with clear tips for both leaders and followers.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
✅ The two footwork rules that make every whip variation work, for leaders and followers
✅ The cross-handhold reverse whip and how it differs from the standard handhold version
✅ How to exit the reverse whip with an inside turn or an outside turn
✅ The elbow fold catch, a smooth variation that looks advanced but is easy to lead
✅The cross-hand behind-the-back (Apache-style) whip
✅ Bonus: the decapitated whip, where the arm passes over the follower's head
✅ How to adjust for a height difference by bringing the arm to the shoulder instead of over the head
✅ Why a steady hand connection matters more than fancy arm styling
CHAPTERS
0:00 – West Coast Swing Whip Rules
0:27 – Variation 1: Cross Handhold Reverse Whip
0:16 – Variation 2: Standard Handhold Reverse Whip
1:47 – Variation 3A: Reverse Whip with Inside Turn
3:07 – Variation 3B: Reverse Whip with Outside Turn
3:58 – Variation 4: Elbow Fold Catch
4:56 – Variation 5: Cross Hand Behind the Back (Apache Whip)
6:30 – Bonus: The Decapitated Whip
8:11 – Next Steps: Pattern Tree & More Whip Variations
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