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Stompin’ at the Savoy (1992)

TV Film 1992 Directed by Debbie Allen A melodrama, based on a true story that took place in the Savoy Ballroom in its heyday. The story follows four young women whose nights at the Savoy are the high points of their lives. Norma Miller was nominated for an Emmy for her choreography in this film. It is pure and wonderful lindy hop.

CHOREOGRAPHY

Norma Miller Frankie Manning, Assistant

CAST

Lynn Whitfield Vanessa Williams Jasmine Guy Mario Van Peebles etc.


This content was originally written by Judy Pritchett with Frankie Manning. Copyright, 1995, 1996, 1997 for savoystyle.com. It may not be reproduced without written permission. Please use the contact form on this website to get in touch. This was originally part of the World Lindy Hop Federation Archives of biographies and films created by Keith Hughes.

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