Important note: This is NOT about whether or not modern callers should use the term. Please don't raise that question in response to this note. This is a historical analysis of the gypsy. If you are interested please look at http://contrafusion.co.uk/Gypsy.html where you will find all these subjects covered: Gypsy - Whole Gip - Walk Around: The Move & The Name References & Definitions Through the Ages Gypsy: The Name Warning Backs & Faces Not Turning Your Faces Sharp's Whole Gips The Solo Gypsy Interlocking Gypsies or Double Gyp Conclusion Note on Etymology Other Sources Appendix 1: Walk Around the Corner Appendix 2: Back-Circles Thanks to all the people who provided information and insights. Please let me know if you have anything that will help me to improve this page. Thanks.             Happy dancing,                    John John Sweeney, Dancer, England   john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362 & 07802 940 574 http://www.modernjive.com for Modern Jive Events & DVDs http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent