Hi Kalia, Yes, you are absolutely right. Although the direction of movement in the Gay Gordons is the same as in a contra Dublin Bay, the synchronised turn in the same direction in the Gay Gordson means that you don't get to smile at your partner as you turn. The move in La Chapelloise is identical in all respects to the contra Dublin Bay (just two people instead of two pairs of people). Happy dancing, John John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362 http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent