Before I respond directly, I ask that all of us posting what I expect to be many replies to trim post quotes to just the pertinent bits (particularly those reading the "digest" version).

Curiously enough, I'd raised this naming issue with a group of callers (and dancers glommed on) at a house party recently. An area caller had tried rebranding the Gypsy as an Orbit, which this group rejected due to the existing usage & meaning for that term. One participant was of Romani heritage and expressed pride at the existing term and satisfaction at it being used for such a nice dance move and would feel loss were it to be renamed. I don't mention this to make excuses for anything that might offend but rather to show that there are many possible perspectives. I'd since thought of other possible names and came up with these: Swirl - gentlest, unfortunately similar to "twirl" in sound Cyclone - too "violent", encouraging abandon? Vortex - distinct in sound, 2 syllables and short when spelled out. Sorry you find yourself in this situation. We know your actual intent was to bring happiness, not offend. -Don