Walk the squares.
Follow the eight-stop route at your own pace. Leave time to wander, enjoy the scenery, and find your angle.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
A little stroll.
A lot of jazz hands.
Eight historic squares. One gloriously unserious competition. Bring your favorite person and let your fingers do the talking.
THE SQUARE
CRAWL ’26
CRAWL ’26
GOOD COMPANY. GREAT SQUARES.EXCEPTIONAL FINGERS.
ALL HANDS
ON DECK
ON DECK
8 ICONIC SQUARES✳2 PEOPLE, 1 TEAM✳ZERO DANCE EXPERIENCE✳100% COMMITMENT✳
01 / THE COMPETITIONSerious about
Serious about
being a little silly.
A self-guided evening through Savannah’s squares, with a creative challenge at every stop. No stage. No crowds to impress. Just your team, your camera, and your finest jazz hands.
Strike a different pose.
Take one photo or a 5–15 second video at each square. Both teammates and those fabulous fingers should be in frame.
Send in the jazz.
Your team captain sends the eight entries to your assigned judge using your registration message thread. Include your team name and square names.
02 / THE EVENING ROUTEFollow the squares.
Follow the squares.
Find your rhythm.
Start at Telfair. Work your way through the Historic District. Finish with one last flourish at Whitefield.
Suggested arrival times · All times EasternTelfair Square
5:45 PMThe classic
Start strong. Hands up, fingers wide, both teammates in frame.
Wright Square
5:55 PMThe mirror image
Face each other and match your most magnificent jazz hands.
Chippewa Square
6:05 PMThe movie moment
Give the camera a scene-stealing, big-screen performance.
Madison Square
6:20 PMThe Charleston
Add a little old-school footwork. A short video works beautifully.
Monterey Square
6:30 PMThe dramatic pause
Freeze in your most theatrical pose. Subtlety is overrated.
Lafayette Square
6:45 PMThe double act
One pose. Two personalities. Make the teamwork unmistakable.
Troup Square
6:55 PMThe freestyle
Your wildcard moment. Channel a little Double Dream Hands energy, then make it your own.
Whitefield Square
7:10 PM · FINALEThe grand finale
Take your final photo or video at the gazebo. Your biggest jazz hands of the night.
Take your time between stops. Save your best for last.Open walking route
03 / WHAT THE JUDGE IS LOOKING FORTechnique is optional.
Technique is optional.
Commitment isn’t.
The prize? Bragging rights. The real competition? Who can keep a straight face.
Jazz hands means fingers spread, palms out, and a little shimmy. Enthusiasm counts more than perfection.
40PTS
Creativity
A fresh idea at every square. Make each entry your own.
30PTS
Synchronization
Two people, one beautifully ridiculous moment.
30PTS
Commitment to the bit
Big energy. Expressive faces. Fully extended fingers.
04 / THE STARTING LINEUPA strong field.
A strong field.
Questionable moves.
Meet the duos taking on the September 19 square crawl. Registration is closed. Friendly rivalries are very much open.
DUOS DIVISION · SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
Same squares. Same rules. Wildly different interpretations.
CONFIRMED ENTRIESDUOS
- 01
The Palm Before the Storm
- 02
Mostly Jazz, Some Hands
- 03
Jazz on my face
- 04
Moss Definitely
- 05
Spirit Fingers & Co.
- 06
The Wristocrats
Team captains handle photo & video submissions.
A LITTLE PRE-COMPETITION INSPIRATIONThis is the
This is the
level of commitment.
Somewhere between a pleasant evening walk and an audition nobody asked for. That’s the sweet spot.
Excellent finger coverage. Absolutely no irony.
Matching outfits optional. Matching conviction essential.
RECOMMENDED VIEWING · UNOFFICIAL TRAINING MATERIAL
Watch Double Dream Hands When in doubt, Double Dream Hands.
John Jacobson’s Double Dream Hands is our suggested study material for wholehearted enthusiasm. Watch it. Rehearse together. Bring that energy to the squares.
Inspiration only; no affiliation or endorsement.A few good things to know.
Do we need to be good at dancing?+
Absolutely not. This is a jazz hands competition, not a dance audition. Originality and enthusiasm matter much more than choreography.
How do we submit our entries?+
Keep your photos and videos on your phone as you walk. Your team captain sends the final set to the assigned judge through the registration message thread by 9:00 PM on September 19. Label each entry with the square name and include your team name.
Does every square need a video?+
No. A photo or a 5–15 second video both count. Submit one entry per square, with both teammates visible. A phone timer or a quick assist from a willing passerby works well.
What should we bring?+
A charged phone, comfortable walking shoes, and water. Dress however you like. Please keep paths clear, respect other visitors, and keep poses on public walkways.
What if we fall behind or it rains?+
The times are a guide, not a race. Keep earlier stops short if you need to and aim for the Whitefield finale at 7:10 PM. If weather makes walking unsafe, pause and contact your judge in the registration thread.