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Just FYI, I've been trialing an alternative term for Gypsy in place of the good but long-ish "[Right|Left] Shoulder 'round" - I wanted to wait until I'd had several evenings of usage in order to see how it went before sharing with others.

The term, "Synchronize", fits syntactically like "Gypsy" using the same modifiers, e.g.: "Neighbor Left Synchronize", with something like "Sync(h)(ro) Left" as a short form. In my opinion, it speaks to what the move achieves in choreography and feeling, plus fits some of the prior constructs used (e.g.: "Sync into a Swing"). As best as I can determine there is no existing/related dance form using the term, so there's no complication with existing meanings.

In my experience, dancers have just smiled and done the move when I've taught/introduced it - no confusion or complaints or "why don't you just say Gypsy?" comments in several events now. Those dancers who have mentioned it at all said they liked it.

BTW, I don't wish to re-ignite the flame wars on whether or not an alternative term is required - if you aren't interested in one then please simply ignore this.

Thanks,

Don