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 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 01233 625 362 & 07802 940 574
www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent