Peabody (Swing Walk) Workshop! Part of the June 5-7 Jazz Age Dance Wknd

Come to Toronto's 1920s Jazz Age Dance Weekend, June 5-6-7, 2026! Learn super popular easy-to-learn 1920s Jazz Age Dances, and come to the Dance Parties! PEABODY (SWING WALK) WORKSHOP 2-4:45pm, Saturday June 6th All levels, beginner friendly Teachers: Cheryl Henry & Simon Threlkeld - Peabody & 1920s Charleston performance by Chad Fasca & Midori Asakura: https://vimeo.com/222761425?fl=pl&fe=vl (Cheryl & Simon mainly learned Peabody from Chad & Midori.) - Lindy Hop greats Frankie Manning & Norma Miller, illustrating some of the Peabody they did in the 1930s at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8nNoQtnVM0 Peabody is an engaging and distinctive traveling dance, that was very popular in the Jazz Age, including at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom, the epicenter of Lindy Hop in the Swing Era, where it was called Swing Walk. It is usually done to faster music. "All of the Lindy Hoppers" at the Savoy in the 1930s and Swing Era did Peabody, including Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, widely considered the greatest and most influential Lindy Hop performance group of all time. Whitey's Lindy Hoppers included Peabody in their dance shows, before the highlight of their shows which was Lindy Hop with air steps. PREREQUISITE: Prior dance experience is recommended, but not required. There is no need to bring your own dance partners. Details and Registration: https://swingtoronto.com/roaring-20s-1920s-jazz-age-dance-weekend-june-5-7-2026/ Swing Toronto website: https://swingtoronto.com/ Facebook calendar of all Swing Toronto and Waltz Toronto events: https://www.facebook.com/SwingTorontoPage/events