The legacy of Frankie Manning’s birthday continues. This year we celebrate his 105th birthday and we’re focusing on his values. Let’s all embody and share these values throughout the month of May and all year long! Translations We are in the process of having the values translated into several languages. If you would like to […]
There was a time, back in the 90’s, when regional and stylistic differences in Lindy hop were front and center, and even the cause of dispute. During this period the term “Smooth Style Lindy” emerged, to differentiate itself from the Savoy Style of Lindy hop of Frankie Manning and other Savoy Ballroom graduates. Frankie Manning […]
How “Swing” influenced Japanese-Americans Interned during World War II — Chad Kubo My Dad loved Big Band music and one day, when I was young, he showed me his collection of 78 rpm records. I asked him why he liked the music. “I discovered a love of Big Bands in the internment camp.” He had […]
Spring is in the air and we are approaching the month of May… which means Frankie Month! Frankie Manning’s birthday is May 26th and we’ll be using the entire month of May to honor Frankie’s contributions to lindy hop and his positive spirit. Every May, celebrate Frankie Month in your home town: Tell people about Frankie […]
The Frankie Manning Foundation is proud to be part of Google’s Black History and Culture. Here is the feature on Ambassador Weiming Zeng. […]
The Frankie Manning Foundation is proud to be part of Google’s Black History and Culture. Here is the feature on Ambassador Itay Skutelsky. […]
The Frankie Manning Foundation is proud to be part of Google’s Black History and Culture. Here is the feature on Ambassador Joshua McLean. […]
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The Frankie Manning Foundation is proud to be part of Google’s Black History and Culture. Here is the feature on Ambassador Samuel Coleman. […]
Norma Miller, la mitica “Regina dello Swing” ha bisogno del nostro aiuto: nei giorni scorsi le è stata diagnosticata un’insufficienza cardiaca congestizia e ora ha necessità di rimanere a casa per raccogliere le forze e riprendere a swingare! Norma Miller è determinata a stare con noi tutti per festeggiare il suo 100° compleanno il 2 […]
Ms Norma Miller the legendary “Queen of Swing” is in need of our help; Recently diagnosed with congestive heart failure Norma is still determined to be with us all to celebrate her 100th birthday on Dec 2nd 2019. Norma’s wish is to stay at home while she recovers and to accommodate her wishes we are raising […]
The Frankie Manning Foundation is proud to be part of Google’s Black History and Culture, launched today. It is so wonderful to see Lindy hop given its important place in that cultural history. Click here. […]
