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In 1935, Herbert White organized the top Lindy Hop dancers at the Savoy Ballroom into a professional performance group that was eventually named Whitey's Lindy Hoppers. Manning created the troupe's first ensemble routines and functioned as the group's de facto choreographer, although he was never officially credited with that title.
- Frankie Manning, Cynthia R. Millman
- 2007
A lifelong close friend of Frankie Manning, Norma danced with him in Spike Lee’s feature film, Malcolm X and in Debbie Allen’s TV Film Stomping at the Savoy, which she choreographed with Manning as her assistant.
Apr 14, 2015 · Choreographer Stephen Mear has to make the dance numbers work for a new West End production at the Savoy Theatre - so has he dared tamper with an established formula?
Directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins, the production starred Ethel Merman as Mama Rose, and Sandra Church as Louise. The production was immensely successful, and was nominated for 8 Tony Awards (though did not win any, losing out to Fosse's Redhead for Best New Musical).
Dancer, award-winning choreographer, show producer, stand-up comedienne, TV/film actress and author, Norma Miller shares her touching historical memoir of Harlem's legendary Savoy Ballroom and the phenomenal music and dance craze that "spread the power of Swing across the world like Wildfire."
Imelda Staunton stars in the classic Sondheim musical Gypsy at the Savoy Theatre from 30th March 2015. Find venue and show information, plus reviews, here.
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Aug 10, 2011 · A lifelong close friend of Frankie Manning, Norma danced with him in Spike Lee's feature film, Malcolm X and in Debbie Allen's TV Film Stomping at the Savoy, which she choreographed with Manning as her assistant.
