Olivia Fortunato
The Frankie Manning Foundation would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
The mission of the Frankie Manning Foundation is to carry on the work and spirit of Frankie Manning in spreading the culture and joy of...
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Olivia Fortunato
- Oct 26, 2021
- 1 min
1998 Interview with Chazz Young
At the 1998 Herräng Dance Camp, Cindy Geiger interviewed Chazz Young about his life and career. The Frankie Manning Foundation thanks...
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Olivia Fortunato
- Oct 4, 2021
- 3 min
George Sullivan, An Unassuming Man
George Sullivan, Harvest Moon Ball Lindy Division champ of 1955 with then-wife Ruth “Sugar” Sullivan, died at age ninety-three on...
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Olivia Fortunato
- Sep 1, 2021
- 1 min
The Jazz Continuum Streaming until September 9th
The Jazz Continuum is streaming online for free until September 9, 2021 on the Jacob’s Pillow website. The Frankie Manning Foundation...
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Olivia Fortunato
- May 30, 2021
- 1 min
World Lindy Hop Day Savoy Ballroom Google Doodle
The Frankie Manning Foundation is thrilled that the Google Doodles team has chosen to highlight the Savoy Ballroom with a swing dance...
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Olivia Fortunato
- Mar 3, 2021
- 1 min
The Frankie Manning Foundation congratulates the Swing Beijing translation team on the publication o
This collaborative group worked very hard for three years to produce an accurate translation (they held auditions for translators!), and...
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Olivia Fortunato
- Feb 15, 2021
- 1 min
Prof. E. Moncell Durden Presents an Interview with Frankie Manning from “Everything Remains Ra
The Frankie Manning Foundation is excited to announce a special film presentation. Dance historian, Tradition-bearer and scholar Prof. E....
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Olivia Fortunato
- Feb 12, 2021
- 1 min
A Message from the Board
The Frankie Manning Foundation would like to make clear that while there was some interaction in the past with Felipe Artefuego by some...
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Olivia Fortunato
- Dec 30, 2020
- 1 min
The Board Thanks Mandi Gould
The Board of Directors of the Frankie Manning Foundation wishes to thank Mandi Gould for her many years of dedicated service. Mandi...
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Olivia Fortunato
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
Norma Miller Headstone
In case you missed it, this is the very beautiful gravestone for Norma Miller that was unveiled last week. Thank you to the many hundreds...
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Olivia Fortunato
- Nov 27, 2020
- 1 min
Social Distancing
The Frankie Manning Foundation does not endorse social dancing without masks and without the proper social distancing.
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Olivia Fortunato
- Oct 17, 2020
- 1 min
Help Wanted: Now Accepting Applications for Media & Digital Administrative Support
This is a time of change in the Lindy Hop community and the Frankie Manning Foundation is also undergoing changes. At this time, we are...
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Olivia Fortunato
- Aug 11, 2020
- 2 min
Announcement: Black Lindy Hoppers Fund
The Lindy Hoppers of the African Diaspora Fund is now called the BLACK LINDY HOPPERS FUND – The Frankie Manning Foundation is happy to...
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Olivia Fortunato
- Jul 14, 2020
- 1 min
Welcome New Board Member: Marie N’diaye
The Frankie Manning Foundation is thrilled to announce another new member to our board of advisors, Marie N’diaye! Dr. Marie N’diaye...
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Olivia Fortunato
- Jul 7, 2020
- 1 min
Welcome New Board Member: LaTasha Barnes
The Frankie Manning Foundation is thrilled to announce another new member to our board of advisors, LaTasha Barnes! LaTasha Barnes is an...
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Olivia Fortunato
- Jul 2, 2020
- 2 min
Welcome New Board Member: Julia Loving
We thrilled to announce that Julia Loving is joining the board of directors of the Frankie Manning Foundation! This is in addition to her...
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Olivia Fortunato
- Jun 26, 2020
- 1 min
Lindy Hoppers of the African Diaspora Fund
The Frankie Manning Foundation is happy to announce the new Lindy Hoppers of the African Diaspora Fund under the leadership of Tena...
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Olivia Fortunato
- Jun 22, 2020
- 2 min
Move Together
The Frankie Manning Foundation would like to show its support to this effort and we encourage all dancers to attend: MOVE TOGETHER:...
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Olivia Fortunato
- Jun 4, 2020
- 1 min
#LindyHoppersAgainstRacism
Black Lives Matter. To be clear: There is no room in our community for racism or discrimination of any kind. Lindy Hop is a Black dance....
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Olivia Fortunato
- Jun 4, 2020
- 1 min
#LindyHoppersAgainstRacism
Black Lives Matter. To be clear: There is no room in our community for racism or discrimination of any kind. Lindy Hop is a Black dance....
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