A Wing is a silver syllabus Waltz Ballroom Dance move. It is a transitional movement that repositions the follower to the leader's left side. Thus, while many dance moves can proceed a Wing, only a reverse movement can follow a wing, such as a Reverse Turn, Double Reverse Spin, Telemark, Fallaway Reverse, or Drag Hesitation.
Contents
The Wing begins with a forward hesitation while leading the woman to take three forward steps to the man's left side. Thus, the next figure will begin in outside partner position, moving into a Reverse Turn.
Footwork
The Wing may be preceded by any type of whisk, the chasse from promenade position, open telemark, or open impetus.
Closed Wing
The Closed Wing is a Gold syllabus step. Whereas the regular wing ends in an outside partner position, the Closed Wing ends in closed position. Closed Wing may be preceded by a Chasse from Promenade Position or an Outside Change. It may be followed by a Reverse Turn or several variations of Whisk.