Yes, the star is supposed to be a hands across star. The ladies join hands as they pass, and then the men join hands to complete the star. Regarding the new dances you're writing, besides trying them with live bodies, I'd encourage you to post them to this list for feedback. This sight is appropriate for such things since we are always learning from each others' input and perspectives. Lynn "crunchymama(a)juno.com" <crunchymama(a)juno.com> wrote: In reference to "Sounds Like a Match" by Lynn Ackerson, it seems to me like the A1 would be a little smoother with a Southern style star than a New England style? Has anyone found this to be the case? Our local dance must have been started by Yankees as we typically use the wrist grip. I've been enjoying Bill Olson's "The Eggbeater" http://www.megalink.net/~pweeks/eggbeater.htm but I have to remember to specify the Southern grip for it when teaching the walkthrough. Are there any dances that you all enjoy dancing/calling that do better with one particular style of star? -Alison Murphy in Memphis TN -- mavis mcgaugh wrote: I have used this dance several times: Sounds Like a Match Lynn Ackerson {bkt 1/4 left] A1 Balance Ring Ladies Trade by Left Hand ALL - Left hand star 1x ----- Progression A2) w/ Next Neighbor D-S-D & Swing B1 Men Left AL 1 1/2 W/ Parner Star Promenade B2 Ladies Right AL 1x Partner Swing _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)sharedweight.net http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers