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Frankie Manning Tribute 2010

[ May 29, 2010 7:00 pm to May 30, 2010 1:00 am. ]

On May 29th, 2010 the Toronto Lindy Hop community will gather for a special tribute to Frankie Manning, the father of Lindy Hop and the man who inspired so many thousands of swing dancers around the world.

Last April, Frankie Manning passed away shortly before his 95th birthday. This May would have marked Frankie’s 96th birthday
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Swingout Bootcamp and STATurday is this weekend!

[ November 28, 2009; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. November 28, 2009 7:00 pm to November 29, 2009 12:00 am. ] The Swing and Tap Academy of Toronto (aka STAT) is proud to present a Swingout Bootcamp featuring Chachi and Brooke Filsinger this weekend on Saturday, November 28th!

We’re drilling the basics, bootcamp style, as we take what you know and perfect it. Drill sergeants Chachi and Brooke are making it their mission to ensure your swingout
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STATurday Inaugural Jack & Jill

As part of the successful Damon Stone weekend, there was a Jack & Jill organized by the members of STAT in conjunction with Swing Toronto. This night had a great turnout and featured the ever-so-taleneted Gord Webster and his band. Gord and company kept the floor swinging all night long and all morning
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Frankie Manning Celebration

[ May 9, 2009; 6:30 pm to 11:59 pm. ] Press Release 
Toronto, ON, April 30, 2009 – Toronto’s Lindy Hop community has planned a fundraiser to honour the Ambassador of Lindy Hop, Frankie Manning, who passed away on Monday April 27, 2009, less than a month shy of his 95th birthday.
A special dance, featuring lessons and performances inspired by Frankie Manning, will be held on
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