Sorry Amanda and Lily but I do like moves with footwork.
I've done a limited amount of WCS and even less Lindy but I think it can make things much more interesting if the dance has one or two of these type of moves thrown in. I know verbal signals are not really the thing but it can help if your partner gives you some warning of what he expects you to do - it's either that or the lady takes an extra beat or two to figure out exactly what she is supposed to do.
Usually it is only the guys who know you who will do these type of moves. The blokes who also go to WCS for example or someone you met at a particular workshop.
I would agree that there are moves that really aren't leadable eg the first move kicks as your partner has to tell you to kick too or you would end up with black and blue shins. I like the odd colombian (every other week or two! not every dance!) and am quite partial to a lunge as well - how do you lead that without talking?
A quiet word is enough though - it isn't nice just to be shouted at
