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Frank Manning (May 26, 1914 – April 27, 2009) [1] was an American dancer, instructor, and choreographer. Manning is considered one of the founders of Lindy Hop, an energetic form of the jazz dance style known as swing .
- Frankie Manning, Cynthia R. Millman
- 2007
Frankie Manning Biography. From social dancing in Harlem’s ballrooms as a teenager, to his tenure with the elite Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, Frankie Manning has always been one of the most important forces in the development and dissemination of the Lindy hop.
FRANKIE MANNING: AMBASSADOR OF LINDY HOP. 1914-2009. In Memory of Frankie. A lthough legendary Lindy hopper Frankie Manning passed away in 2009, his spirit lives on in the hearts and souls of swing dancers around the world.
Apr 28, 2009 · Frankie Manning, a master of swing-era dance who went from the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem to Broadway and Hollywood, and then after a long break enjoyed a globe-trotting...
May 26, 2016 · Learn how Frankie Manning became the most famous swing dancer of all time, from his early days in Harlem to his late career revival. Discover how he influenced and was influenced by the Lindy Hop, the jitterbug, and the racial politics of dance.
- Libby Nelson
S wing dancer extraordinaire Frankie Manning was a leading dancer at Harlem's legendary Savoy Ballroom where, in the mid-1930s, he revolutionized the course of the lindy hop with his innovations, including the lindy air step and synchronized ensemble lindy routine.
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Learn about Frankie Manning, the Ambassador of Lindy hop, and his legacy of spreading the culture and joy of this dance. Explore the programs, initiatives, blog, and donation options of the Frankie Manning Foundation.
