Join Jim & Jenell Maranto, two-time U.S. Open Professional American Smooth Champions, in this comprehensive introduction to the lively and sophisticated dance known as Peabody.
Often described as one of the most elegant social ballroom dances, Peabody combines flowing movement, quick footwork, turning actions, and playful partner interaction. This instructional program guides dancers through the essential techniques, figures, and combinations needed to dance comfortably and confidently on any social floor.
Designed for dancers of all experience levels, the course progresses from fundamental turning patterns to more advanced grapevine actions, swivels, pivots, and underarm turns. Each figure is demonstrated and explained in a clear, practical format that makes learning enjoyable and effective.
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Peabody
- Basic Right Eight Count Turn
- Basic Left Eight Count Turn
- Quick Count Run
- Lock Steps Forward and Back
- Right Underarm Turn
- Left Underarm Turn
- Progressive Swivels with Underarm Turn
- Right Pivots
- Forward and Back Twinkles
- Offset Grapevine with Skip
- Promenade Grapevine with Hook Turn
- Fallaway Grapevine
- Spot Grapevine with Underarm Turn
- Promenade to Counter Promenade Runs
- Open Right Turn with Man’s and Lady’s Underarm Turns
What You’ll Learn
- Fundamental Peabody timing and rhythm
- Partner connection and lead-follow skills
- Smooth turning techniques
- Grapevine and promenade variations
- Underarm turn combinations
- Floorcraft and movement development
- Social dance applications and styling
Whether you are discovering Peabody for the first time or expanding your American Smooth repertoire, American Smooth – Peabody offers a complete learning system taught by two of America’s most respected ballroom champions.
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