Chad & Midori / Charleston & Peabody @ ALHC 2004

[TheGovernmentInExile]

Bravo!



[7up4me]

PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!!!! I have watched this about 20 times . . . and will probably watch it at least that many again!!!! WHAT A DELIGHT TO BOTH THE EYE AND THE EAR - I hope they dance on forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o)))))

[7up4me]

@7up4me  - It sure sounds like "Satchmo" to me! (That's Louis Armstrong if you're not of "the generation!"

[kabukinami]

wowwww!!! Anyone know who is singing this version of "Bourbon Street Parade"?

[Squarerig]

Just lovely!

[Joshuauguy]

Génial

[1psoas9]

What a delightful couple, and what delightful dancing. He's a riot -- looks like Groucho and Harpo both, and she's so delicate and AMUSED.... THe loping steps are hella fun -- but they do require space and you can't do them on a crowded floor, but they're just inspiredly silly, U adore this pair.

[thardingau]

How does he avoid stepping on her toes?

[rockandswing1]

@thardingau

simply he knows how to dance!!!!

[streetwhereulive]

I wish I could do that! Thanks so much for the lovely upload.

[prettyparisian]

his hats like Buster Keatons! =D x

[lindybeige]

Great to see Peabody in competition. Nicely worked together with other swing steps. A shame people can't do more of this at swing events, but charging around the room is not on when the floor is clogged with jitterbuggers.

[HarborGuy]

Many dances came in after Ragtime in the early l900's, Most popular were,: One Step, Charleston, Black Bottom, Fox Trot, Quick Step, Peabody and Liny (mid l930's) Swing came in ll936 and  the Jitter Bug - the 50's had all new dance crazes.

[chrisaclark]

Charleston is much older, a good 10-15 years. Lindy developed and evolved out of the Charleston in the 30s. However both dances were, and still are, used congruently in the same repertoire by most swing dancers. Also included are the Balboa and Shag in its many forms (Carolina, Collegiate, etc). Don't see anyone doing the Peabody ever, that one didn't survive into today's social scene for some reason.

[rockerruss555]

I got a question guys? whats older Charlston or Lindy Hop?...I notice the two dances look very similiar!

[gwen1987]

Beautiful!

I adore the last minute.

[POISENMIND]

Really great!! ...Now let's see it on ice! lmaoo!!

[streetwhereulive]

WONDERFUL!

[mariojac]

I wouldn't know a one step, two step, nor Peabody from a hole in the ground. It's fine dancing to me just the same. I just like anything from the '20s except for the Great Depression in 1929.

[iarmandob]

Good dancing! What is the piece of music?

[max1941]

this is most quick step than charleston,with Bourbon St Parade...cheers,Max

[TobyHine]

They don't close their feet together enough for it to be quickstep. What you're seeing is peabody, as the title suggests.

[RCA630TS]

Amazing! I want to learn how to dance like that. I'm in St. Louis, MO, do you know anybody in the area connected with dance groups?

[Dancefusion]

it was the forerunner to foxtrot and quickstep quickstep being the british standardized version of fast foxtrot but peabody is american and clearly allows open positions and turns.

[shpwrckF03]

I dunno. didn't foxtrot come before peabody? Foxtrot was 1910-1920 and Peabody came out of Savoy in the 20's from the (alleged) Police Officer Peabody who hung out there. I might have heard incorrectly though...

[rockgor]

Just great. Energetic fun!

Thanks for posting, jamcellar.

[angelinheavysyrup]

i am SO obsessed with anything to do with the roaring twenties, i loved this!

(and that lady was so cute, she reminds me of olive oyl from popeye :P)

[leoray1234]

This dance looks like the forerunner of the modern competitive dance quickstep. Great job!

[alekinci]

dude, this is awesome!

[Gerard728]

h9ow phenomenal...my grandmother and great uncle used to win contests all the time in the 30s and 40s....HOW BEAUTIFUL....they are both wonderful...

[bixchick007]

Is Peabody just a sloppy one step? Check out Vernon and Irene Castle for the real deal.

[Direness]

It can be smooth, but you can also "street" dance it as well. Personally I don't like this particular style their exhibiting (I don't like the ultra-smooth, boring, ballroom style either), but they were energetic and upbeat while mixing Charleston into it, and many areas were spot on clean. Energy and passion is what pulls interest into these type of dances; we need more of it! Check around - you may see a style of Peabody you like better!

[bixchick007]

Thanks for your response! I do a LOT of one step, two step, charleston and foxtrot to ragtime and 1920's jazz. I also don't like the uptight ballroom style, but am definately not a lindy hopper. I see this as a lindy hoppers version of the 20's as he song is swing. Broadway Melody of 1929 has a party dance scene where Anita Page does the two step, and other couples one step. This is what people were really doing.

[Direness]

Okay, I shouldn't say "boring, ballroom"...that's a bit stuffy. "Sedate" and "uninteresting to me, imo" might be a better descriptive.

[mara235]

This is just so wonderful - and the period dress adds to it! My Granny would be rockin with you!!

[Soreto]

Rocking?! I asume you meant 'swinging'.

[atyg1967]

What a tremendously heartwarming performance! Reminds me of photos of my grandparents quickstepping at Raffles before Japan invaded Singapore.

[inputmalfunction]

This couldn't be any less related to the 1920's, they should work on the accuracy of their wardrobe in correlation to the era of the music they dance to.

[MamboCurto]

Lets compare apples to apples here !!!Who Cares about the wardrobe. This is a dance contest you are looking at. The name of the game is "who is the best dancing couple." They are judged on their dancing ability for the era presented, not the clothing. Stop being a nitpicker & watch this video to enjoy possibly the best peabody dancers in America today.

[kirktucci]

Accuracy? Music, dance& clothing is of that period.Cloche-check, Drop waist flapper style dress-check.Are the shoes off for you? I've tried Lindy and Charleston in period shoes, you're not winning any contests in a pair of those. Dancing/competing in vintage can also ruin your clothes.A strennous number, especially with faster, more frenetic music with multiple spins requires newly made clothing.Their period look was better than many competition Lindy Hoppers.

[Grubdola]

I'm curious what you find so 'inaccurate' about their wardrobe? Last time I checked, the dropped waistline, knee length dress, small heels and the low crown hat that the lady is wearing seems to be pretty spot on, as does the bow tie, jacket, baggy trousers and boater hat for the man recall the era.

[Cirkusnord]

whats the anme of that song :) o i love it so much!!!!!

[polluxrockstar]

Fantastic Dancing !!!

[MamboCurto]

This is one of the best examples of the Peabody that I have seen in many years. They are a Great couple together and a real joy to watch !!!!!!

[blakeball]

Nobody does the Peabody like Ralph Kramden but you guys are dam close!!!!

[typojack]

OH! was trying this 60 years ago,,but nowhere as good as this ,,LOL,,Wish I could attempt it now,would fall after the first few steps.

[chuVideos]

Beautiful danced. Does anyone know a source for their song: Sammy Ulano's rendition of Bourbon Street Parade.

[lindyhop4life]

It was wonderful meeting you both at Sugarfoot Stomp! I'm am LOVING the peabody! Thanks for teaching it! Hope to see you sometime in the future.. and congrats on the baby! :)

Victor in Norfolk

[twentythreeskidoo]

does anybody know what happened to the video that used to be on youtube of them lindy hoofing?

[twentythreeskidoo]

Oh man, I LOVE Chad and Midori. I can't believe how Midori moves. A you know, Chad's alright too. Ahhhh....and to think they just had a baby. It makes watching this 1000 times more awesome (if that was possible).