Community Nights

Once a month Toronto Lindy Hop, in conjunction with Swing Toronto, host a community night.  The purpose is to build community by providing new ways for Lindy Hoppers to connect.   The evening often includes a special themes and is a great opportunity to meet new people.

Below is a listing of upcoming and previous Community Nights.

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    Frankie Tribute Night - Performance Videos

    Frankie Tribute Night – Performance Videos

    As mentioned in a previous post, this past weekend was the annual Frankie Manning Tribute & Fundraiser with all proceeds going to the Frankie Manning Fund.  As part of this special evening there were several performances on the first band break.  Krister captured video of each and all are posted below.  Thank you Krister!

    Phil Bourassa
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    Frankie Manning Tribute Night Recap

    Frankie Manning Tribute Night Recap

    This past Saturday night (May 29th, 2010) the entire Toronto Lindy Hop community came together at Dovercourt House to once again honour the memory of Frankie Manning, one of the founding fathers of the dance we all love so much.  Frankie passed away in April 2009 one month before his 95th birthday.  This is the
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    Frankie Manning Tribute 2010

    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!

    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

    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

    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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