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Andy and Nina Workshop Recap

Andy and Nina
The Andy Reid and Nina Gilkenson workshop, presented by Swing Toronto,  was this past weekend and the entire weekend was a complete success!  The classes were great and well attended and the Saturday night dance was wonderful evening for all!
For those that could not attend on Sunday afternoon, Andy and Nina performed a
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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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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
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