When I wrote this dance, the Carroll Swing was the only Boogie. I loved skating that dance and there was a need for the tempo to be used again. The dance was fun to create using a very fun tune and a combination of steps, swings, and crosses with interpretation.
Most dances look the same without music. Once I had the dance together, I did the dance without the music and that is where the bounce came in. A dance should be reognized as a tango, waltz, blues, etc., at all times without the music in order to enjoy the expression.
The dance today is the same as it was written with the exception of the 3 cross-in-backs. The original was a cross-in-back (left outer forward) then a cross in front. I think the 3 cross-in-backs added to the dance and agree that the skater can use interpretation on the crosses as he can in the center as the leg is in the swing positions. The swing also has an option of being brought in the front on the count of 2 as long as the inner edge is maintained.
My personal favorite part of the dance is the cener lobe--if the dance is done on a flexed knee then the flow and the bounce will add flavor to the dance.