Most people learn Whip or Push in one of the social club organizations around the major cities in Texas or Oklahoma. That usually includes the weekly lessons. There are usually 3 to 6 class levels taught on club lesson night, and these levels are usually some variation of beginner, intermediate or advanced. During the first six months of membership you will learn basic and intermediate level dancing. It is not necessary to bring a partner as there are usually other singles at the lessons.
Most instructors rotate partners in their classes.
Most people repeat these classes several times to get a solid foundation before moving up to the next level. Later you will add style and variation too your dance as you become adept in the basic and intermediate levels of Whip. At this stage you begin to try more advanced patterns with more advanced dance partners. You may even find yourself entering Whip dance competitions. There is a debate about whether the Whip started in Texas at Garner State Park out west of San Antonio or at North Texas State University.