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A Jazz Dance Life: An Interview with Chazz Young
In honor of Frankie Manning’s 111th birthday on May 26th, the Frankie Manning Foundation is delighted to share this previously...
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May 263 min read
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Thank You and Welcome!
The Board of Directors of The Frankie Manning Foundation wishes to thank Olivia Fortunato for her four years of service as our Co-Social...
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May 252 min read
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2025 Scholars Program Application Available
Due Sunday, March 9, 2025 Gabriela Novellino, 2023 FMF Scholar Apply Today! Frankie Manning, known as “the Ambassador of Lindy hop,”...
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Feb 11 min read
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Dancing with Frankie: Margaret Batiuchok
In this series, we ask dancers who knew Frankie to share what they learned from him and what of those teachings they have taken to their...
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Dec 13, 20242 min read
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Scholar Report: Fedora Cotta
After attending Swing Era, Bangkok in Thailand, FMF Scholar Fedora Cotta of Goa, India reflects on her experience and shares insights in...
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Nov 3, 202410 min read
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Dancing with Frankie: Erin Stevens
In this new series, we ask dancers who knew Frankie to share what they learned from him and what of those teachings they have taken to...
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Oct 30, 20242 min read
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2024 Frankie Manning Foundation Scholars Attend Herräng as part of The Next Generation Project.
Olivia Nelson, Aaron Jones, and Chealsia Smedley were sponsored to attend the Herräng Dance Camp this summer. Spearheaded by Denise...
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Oct 5, 20241 min read
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Announcing the 2024 Scholars
The Frankie Manning Foundation is proud to award scholarships to five recipients for 2024 to attend dance camps around the world. Aaron...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
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The Rhythm Lounge
The Frankie Manning Foundation is inspired by the dedicated Lindy hop leaders around the world and asked them to share a little about...
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Apr 25, 20243 min read
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Dancing with Frankie: Sing Lim
In this new series, we ask dancers who knew Frankie to share what they learned from him and what of those teachings they have taken to...
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Mar 14, 20242 min read
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2024 Scholars Program Application Available
Due Sunday, March 10, 2024 Apply Today! Frankie Manning, known as “the Ambassador of Lindy hop,” accomplished much in his long and rich...
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Feb 2, 20241 min read
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Frankie Manning Foundation Highlights of 2023
The Frankie Manning Foundation is thrilled to share some of the amazing work we have supported this year: Scholars/Ambassadors Program...
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Jan 1, 20242 min read
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Cape Town Swing
The Frankie Manning Foundation is inspired by the dedicated Lindy hop leaders around the world and asked them to share a little about...
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Oct 29, 20233 min read
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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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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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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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Oct 26, 20211 min read
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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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Oct 4, 20213 min read
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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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Sep 1, 20211 min read
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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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May 30, 20211 min read
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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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Mar 3, 20211 min read
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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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Feb 15, 20211 min read
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