Frankie Manning Foundation
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Carrying on the work and spirit of Frankie Manning in spreading the culture and joy of Lindy hop.
Join us on May 25th to celebrate World Lindy Hop Weekend and honor Frankie Manning, “the Ambassador of Lindy Hop,” with Jumpin Entertainment, The International Lindy Hop Championships, Frankie Manning Foundation and Harlem Swings. And yes there will be cake and pie!
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LINDYLAND DANCE SPECTACULAR celebrates World Lindy Hop Day | Lindyland
Virtual Swing Hub
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May 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Join us on May 25th to celebrate World Lindy Hop Weekend and honor Frankie Manning, “the Ambassador of Lindy Hop,” with Jumpin Entertainment, The International Lindy Hop Championships, Frankie Manning Foundation and Harlem Swings. And yes there will be cake and pie!
lindyland.com/event/lindyl...
lindyland.com/event/lindyl...
Apply today for the 2025 Scholars Program! Applications are due on Sunday, March 9 at 11:59pm.
www.frankiemanningfoundation.org/scholars-pro...
www.frankiemanningfoundation.org/scholars-pro...
Scholars Program | Frankie Manning Foundation
www.frankiemanningfoundation.org
March 1, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Apply today for the 2025 Scholars Program! Applications are due on Sunday, March 9 at 11:59pm.
www.frankiemanningfoundation.org/scholars-pro...
www.frankiemanningfoundation.org/scholars-pro...
Frankie Manning’s choreography for the movie Hellzapoppin’ is, without doubt, the most iconic Lindy hop scene of all time, with millions of views on YouTube. In this interview, Frankie shares some memories of creating the routine.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEAR...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEAR...
🎙#FrankieinHisOwnWords - Hellzapoppin
YouTube video by Frankie Manning Foundation
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February 28, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Frankie Manning’s choreography for the movie Hellzapoppin’ is, without doubt, the most iconic Lindy hop scene of all time, with millions of views on YouTube. In this interview, Frankie shares some memories of creating the routine.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEAR...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEAR...
Spurlock Museum of World Cultures has created a great online exhibition on the history of blues dance.
“Many forms of dance, like blues, originated in African American communities and were later popularized, adapted and integrated into mainstream culture.”
www.spurlock.illinois.edu/exhibits/onl...
“Many forms of dance, like blues, originated in African American communities and were later popularized, adapted and integrated into mainstream culture.”
www.spurlock.illinois.edu/exhibits/onl...
Blues Dancing and Its African American Roots, Online Exhibits, Exhibits, Spurlock Museum, U of I
www.spurlock.illinois.edu
February 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Spurlock Museum of World Cultures has created a great online exhibition on the history of blues dance.
“Many forms of dance, like blues, originated in African American communities and were later popularized, adapted and integrated into mainstream culture.”
www.spurlock.illinois.edu/exhibits/onl...
“Many forms of dance, like blues, originated in African American communities and were later popularized, adapted and integrated into mainstream culture.”
www.spurlock.illinois.edu/exhibits/onl...
Happy Black History Month!
The Frankie Manning Foundation celebrates Black dance history every day of each month, but for Black History Month, we will share some insightful resources and inspirational videos on African American vernacular dance.
The Frankie Manning Foundation celebrates Black dance history every day of each month, but for Black History Month, we will share some insightful resources and inspirational videos on African American vernacular dance.
February 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Happy Black History Month!
The Frankie Manning Foundation celebrates Black dance history every day of each month, but for Black History Month, we will share some insightful resources and inspirational videos on African American vernacular dance.
The Frankie Manning Foundation celebrates Black dance history every day of each month, but for Black History Month, we will share some insightful resources and inspirational videos on African American vernacular dance.