The annual Frankie Manning Tribute night is coming up on May 28th, 2011. For those that are not familiar, Frankie Manning is considered the father of lindy hop. Frankie passed away two years ago and to commemorate his life and contribution to lindy hop around the world, the Toronto Lindy Hop community get together
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Toronto celebrates the life of the Abassador of Swing, Frankie Manning! On May 28th, 2011, 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.
Two years ago, Frankie Manning passed away shortly
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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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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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