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The Life and Times of Frankie Manning Part 3 (1983-2009)
This is the final part of a three part series outlining the life of Frankie Manning (May 26, 1914 – April 27, 2009). You may also be interested in Part 1 and Part 2.
In part three Frankie’s role in the Swing Revival is chronicled, including his four visits to Toronto. Much of the content comes [...]
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The Life and Times of Frankie Manning Part 2 (1933-1976)
This is part two of a three part series outlining the life of Frankie Manning (May 26, 1914 -- April 27, 2009). You can find Part 1 and Part 3 here.
In part two Frankie’s rise to the top of the Lindy Hop world and subsequent career as a perfomer, choreographer, and mentor are [...]
The Life and Times of Frankie Manning Part 1 (1914-1932)
This is part one of a three part series outlining the life of Frankie Manning (May 26, 1914 -- April 27, 2009). You can find Part 2 and Part 3 here.
In part one, the origins of Lindy Hop, the Jazz Era, and the Harlem Renaissance are examined in the context and timeline of Frankie’s [...]
What are key components to a good swing dance shoe?
Whether you’ve been dancing for a week or several years, choosing a good dance shoe can be a tricky proposition. One of your best resources is other dancers, you can ask what works for them. Ultimately your shoe decision will be individual, but to help you think through the process here is a collection of [...]
Lindystock Chili Recipe