#FrankieMonth 2018
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It’s always a joy to see the ways that Frankie Manning’s legacy continues to be present in dance scenes all around the world. That’s...
Olivia Fortunato
Mar 26, 20182 min read
Message from Okurut George of Uganda
The Frankie Manning Foundation provided a scholarship for Okurut George of Uganda to attend the Mozambique Afro-Swing Exchange. He posted...
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Olivia Fortunato
Jan 18, 20181 min read
Lindy Hop in Central & South America
The mission of the Frankie Manning Foundation is to spread the joy of lindy hop around the world. We are happy to see new communities...
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Olivia Fortunato
Jan 8, 20182 min read
The growth of African-American participants in the lindy hop community
Frankie Manning would be very pleased at the growth of African-American participants in the lindy hop community. Look at this post...
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Olivia Fortunato
Sep 3, 20172 min read
Beantown’s Rhythm Ambassadors Fly to New Orleans
Brandon Barker, one of the choreographers of the Rhythm Ambassadors’ “Sit Down Strike” and a featured dancer. As you know, the Frankie...
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Olivia Fortunato
Jul 6, 20171 min read
Fundraiser for Chazz Young in Toronto
Charitable Workshop in Toronto Workshop with Chachi & Mandi On Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 there will be a charitable workshop in Toronto...
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Olivia Fortunato
May 31, 20172 min read
How to Organize a Taxi Dance
Dance with your favorite instructors and raise money at the same time! Have you ever participated in a taxi dance? Taxi dances a great...
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Olivia Fortunato
May 25, 20171 min read
The One-8 Project
The green screen photo booth at Frankie 100. More than 3 years in the making, the One-8 project is a 6 song long stop motion Lindy Hop...
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Olivia Fortunato
May 24, 20171 min read
Cynthia Millman featured on The Track
Cynthia Millman, co-author of Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop and a member of the board of directors for the Frankie Manning...
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Olivia Fortunato
May 24, 20171 min read
Lindy Hop Values – a #FrankieMonth initiative
Like Frankie Manning himself, we value: Having fun dancing the Lindy hop Historic authenticity in Lindy hop dancing and music...
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Olivia Fortunato
May 22, 20171 min read
Workshop International Colombia México
Our team is made up by Luz Restrepo and Juan Diego Alzate as directors and teachers. Also, Joanna Agudelo and Fabia Abela as teachers. We...
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Olivia Fortunato
Mar 28, 20172 min read
Get ready for Frankie Month 2017 in May!
May is quickly approaching, and once again that means Frankie Month! For the entire month of May, we’ll be honoring Frankie’s positive...
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Olivia Fortunato
Dec 3, 20169 min read
Harlem on Parade: Whyte’s Hopping Maniacs in Dublin
This might not be a widely known fact among the Irish Lindy Hopping community, but Frankie Manning was in Dublin in 1937. He was...
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Olivia Fortunato
Nov 16, 20161 min read
Dawn Hampton Celebration
Click here to Book Now Judson Memorial Church 55 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012 Directions Celebration at 4pm followed by The...
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Olivia Fortunato
Sep 29, 20162 min read
Dawn Hampton Fund
Since losing Dawn a few days ago, there has been a tremendous outpouring of feeling. Dawn Hampton has been one of the guiding lights of...
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Olivia Fortunato
Aug 1, 20162 min read
World Lindy Hop Day Catalonia 2016 – A Frankie Month Recap
It’s no secret that Lindy Hop has become a worldwide phenomenon; no matter where you live, no matter how far you travel, you can find a...
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Olivia Fortunato
May 26, 20162 min read
Frankie Manning recognized in today’s Google Doodle!!! Happy birthday, Frankie!
Google honors Frankie Manning The Frankie Manning Foundation is are thrilled to announce that Frankie Manning is the Google Doodle today!...
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Olivia Fortunato
May 13, 20161 min read
Frankie Month in Brazil
We’ve received a wonderful update about the BeHoppers lindy hop group in Brazil: “Here in Brazil we (the BeHoppers) we decided to honor...
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Olivia Fortunato
Apr 29, 20163 min read
The World Celebrates Frankie Month 2016!
… May is Frankie Month! Frankie Manning’s birthday is May 26th but his birthdays never could be contained to just a single day of...
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Olivia Fortunato
Apr 28, 20161 min read
Frankie Month on eBay
The following items are up for sale as part of Frankie Month. Support the Frankie Manning Foundation’s programming by purchasing one of...
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