The Peabody

NOTE: The original choreographer is unknown. Sue has been teaching this dance, as well as several other instructors in South Baldwin County, AL and elsewhere in the state for a number of years. Currently just call Peabody, the “The” was added to the title by Beverly Strong, a dancer, now teacher, in the 2008 video of Jackie Tally’s class in Birmingham area.

 

Intro: 32 counts, starting on vocals, weight on right No tags or restarts

 

[1 – 8] TURN ¼ L WALKING 4 STEPS FWD, ¼ R WALKING 4 STEPS BACK

 

[9 – 16] EXTENDED WEAVE

 

[17- 24] SHUFFLE FWD x2, SIDE TOGETHER X2

 

[25 – 32] SHUFFLE FWD x2, SIDE TOGETHER X2

NOTE: For a challenge with possibly more experienced dancers, try “mirroring” the dance by having another group of dancers face the original group. Unlike a CONTRA dance, there will be no passing through. The whole group moves as one. Weight for this group will be on the left to start.

 

[1 – 8] TURN ¼ R WALKING 4 STEPS FWD, ¼ R WALKING 4 STEPS FWD

 

[9 – 16] EXTENDED VINE

 

[17- 24] SHUFFLE FWD x2, SIDE TOGETHER X2

 

[25 – 32] SHUFFLE FWD x2, SIDE TOGETHER X2