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  1. 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. Biography. Manning was born in 1914 in Jacksonville, Florida.

    • Frankie Manning, Cynthia R. Millman
    • 2007
  2. History. The idea for the Frankie Manning Foundation came about during the planning stages of Frankie’s 95th Birthday Festival when Frankie was still alive.

  3. Frankie passed away on April 27th, 2009, just before Frankie’s 95th Birthday Festival, which was recast as a tribute to a man who was beloved by swing dancers the world over. Frankie 100 drew upwards of 2,500 people to New York City from 47 countries.

  4. Sep 25, 2015 · Frankie Manning was one of the originators of the lindy hop at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, and he later played a pivotal role in the swing dance revival, when young dancers sought him out to learn the art of lindy hop. Mr. Manning, who passed away in 2009, left behind an extensive dance legacy, as well as

  5. Feb 5, 2019 · Frankie passed away in 2009, but his memory and legacy are being carried on by swing dancers around the world. Check out the links below to see more posts about this legendary swing dancer, including articles and video tributes by those in our community: Reflections on Frankie Manning – Scott Cupit. The Savoy Ballroom- who, what and where

  6. 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. Frankie is remembered and revered for his vital role in the history and revival of swing dancing, as well as for his radiant and charismatic personality.

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  8. Now in 2006 (69 years later) Frankie Manning is 91 years old, he’s still Swinging, and he still has that contagious smile! For more information about Frankie Manning, visit the website http://www.savoystyle.com/

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