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	Frankie Manning - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Frankie Manning or Frankie "Musclehead" Manning, born Frank Manning in Jacksonville, Florida, on May 26, 1914, is an American dancer, instructor and choreographer.
		Manning is considered to be one of the founding fathers of Lindy Hop.
		Frankie Manning was influential in the swing revival of the 1980s.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Frankie_Manning (393 words)

	PBS - JAZZ A Film By Ken Burns: Selected Artist Biography - Frankie Manning
		Manning, competitive and gifted, became a star in the informal jams in the "Kat's Korner" of the Savoy and frequently won the Saturday night contests.
		Manning was inspired by first-generation Lindy Hoppers George "Shorty" Snowden and Leroy "Stretch" Jones.
		Manning's eightieth birthday, celebrated in New York City with an event called "Can't Top the Lindy Hop!" and attended by top-notch Lindy Hoppers from around the world, honored both the man and the dance.
	www.pbs.org /jazz/biography/artist_id_manning_frankie.htm (562 words)

	2000 NEA National Heritage Fellowships: FRANKIE MANNING
		Into the 1940s, it was synonymous with "swing dance" and "jitterbug." Frankie Manning transformed it in 1935, was its leading choreographer and exponent until he was drafted in1942, and since the mid-1980s has been the central figure of the swing dance revival.
		Frankie Manning was born in Jacksonville, Florida in 1914 and moved to Harlem at the age of three, growing up with the social dances in vogue at the time.
		Manning soon became the group's choreographer and introduced synchronized ensemble dancing, a more horizontal dance posture, evoking a sense of wild abandon, and "freeze" steps, in which the dancers would suddenly stop.
	arts.endow.gov /honors/heritage/Heritage00/Manning.html (602 words)

	Frankie Manning Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Frankie Manning was born in 1914 in Jacksonville, Florida.
		Frankie then "graduated" to the Savoy Ballroom, which was known for its great dancers and bands.
		Frankie was inspired by first-generation Lindy Hoppers George "Shorty" Snowden and Leroy "Stretch" Jones.
	just-the-swing.com /bio/frankie-manning (634 words)

	Frankie Manning to Perform
		Frankie Manning, a highly influential and inventive dancer credited with introducing acrobatic "airsteps" to the "Lindy Hop" dance style of Harlem's Savoy Ballroom in the 1930s, will perform on the Neptune Plaza of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, First and Independence Ave.
		Manning's dance career began in the 1930s, when he innovated the dance craze known as the "Lindy Hop," or "Jitterbug," by throwing his partner into the air and catching her.
		Manning was a dancer and chief choreographer for the original "Whitey's Lindy Hoppers," the professional Lindy Hop troupe organized in 1934 by Herbert "Whitey" White, a bouncer at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom.
	www.loc.gov /today/pr/1995/95-072.html (456 words)

	_Who is Frankie Manning?_
		Manning gained fame for adding acrobatic "air steps" to the "Lindy Hop," or jitterbug dance style at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom in the 1930s, when he hoisted a female partner on his back and then flipped her over his head to land facing him.
		Manning was a dancer and the chief choreographer for the original "Whitey's Lindy Hoppers," the professional troupe organized by Herbert "Whitey" White, a bouncer at the Savoy Ballroom.
		Manning was profiled on the ABC prime-time news program, "20/20"; he received a Tony Award for best choreography in the Broadway hit musical "Black and Blue"; and choreographed "Stompin' at the Savoy," an NBC made-for-television movie directed by Debbie Allen.
	www.jitterbuzz.com /frankie.html (1534 words)

	A Lil' about Frankie Manning
		Frankie danced at the Savoy Ballroom on Lenox Ave in the 1930's, often to the live sounds of Chick Webb and Ella Fitzgerald.
		Frankie introduced the first air-steps ever performed in swing dancing and as a result, was featured in a 1941 Life magazine spread.
		After the decline of the swing era, Frankie was rediscovered in the late 1980's and has undoubtedly been the leading influence in the worldwide revival of swing of the 1990's.
	www.saratogasavoy.com /lilfrankie.html (388 words)

	Frankie Manning 88th (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Happy 88th Birthday to Frankie Manning, one of Swing's most legendary figures, one of the original members of Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, and a dance champion who is credited with inventing the "air" step (or lifts) in Lindy Hop (during a competition which he, of course, won).
		Frankie toured the world with Whitey's group, and performed brilliantly in films like the Marx Bros. "A Day at the Races" (he's the one who does that unbelievable "grab her by the ankles behind your back and throw her back where she came from" move).
		Frankie Manning immediately became one of the Society's mentors, hired as a teacher and choreographer for The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers (the Society's performance group), and then by Swing groups all over the world, who sought his talents as choreographer, teacher, and inspirational figure.
	www.nyswingdance.com /frankie_manning_88th.htm (700 words)

	Board Member Bios - Manning
		Manning received a diploma from St. John’s School of nursing in 1960, a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in 1970, and a Master of Arts degree in nursing in 1977.
		Manning’s visionary leadership is characterized in her efforts to provide an intergenerational Partners Program which was highlighted in a Seattle Times newspaper article.
		Manning's continued interest in improving the lives of others is reflected in the many hours of volunteer work she provides to elders and to the underserved population.
	www.sboh.wa.gov /About/bios/manning.htm (579 words)

	washingtonpost.com: Style Live: Get That Swing, Live
		Frankie was "rediscovered" in New York in the 1980s, and has continued to spread the gospel of swing dancing all over the world.
		Frankie, now 84 and still dancing, shares his invaluable expertise at a series of workshops January 30 and 31, 1999 at the Avalon Dance Studio (410/869-9771) in Catonsville, Md. The Avalon was founded two years ago by Leslie Coombs, a former dance and teaching partner of Frankie's.
		Frankie Manning: Well, I don't think they are the same type of bands that we had in Harlem but I think there are some good swing bands out there.
	discuss.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/zforum/99/music990126.htm (2544 words)

	NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE & HALL OF DANCE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Frankie Manning is being honored for his influence on Lindy Hop, a swing style of dancing developed in the 1930's.
		Manning began dancing as a child, inspired by famous Lindy Hop dancers George "Shorty" Snowden and Leroy "Stretch" Jones.
		Following this class will be the induction ceremony of Frankie Manning into The Dancers Hall of Fame, as well as a book signing of "Happy Feet", by author Richard Michelson and Frankie Manning.
	www.dancemuseum.org /manning.htm (209 words)

	Dancer History Archives by StreetSwing.com - Frankie Manning - Main Page
		Manning started dancing at the Alhambra and Renaissance Ballrooms and later at age nineteen the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, New York.
		Frankie was part of a dance troupe called the Whitey's Lindy Hoppers (aka Whyte's Hopping Maniacs) from 1933 to the 1940's.
		In 1937 Frankie was part of the Lindy Hoppers who went on a European tour with the Cotton Club Revue and gave King George VI a command performance.
	www.streetswing.com /histmai2/d2manng1.htm (385 words)

	Melbourne: The Frankie Manning Timeline
		Frankie Manning was born on the 26th of May, 1914, in Jacksonville, Florida.
		According to Frankie, his mother, a party lady, told him that even before he was born he used to kick in time to the music when she went out dancing.
		Frankie choreographed their scene, but was unable to perform in it due to his commitments with another of Whiteys dance troupes, Whiteys Hopping Maniacs.
	mel.swingpatrol.com.au /article/8/the-frankie-manning-timeline.php (766 words)

	The Basie Centennial Ball
		Frankie Manning started dancing in his early teens at a Sunday afternoon dance at the Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem to the music of Vernon Andrade.
		In a famous competition --really, a showdown-- Frankie Manning and his partner Freda Washington outdanced Shorty and his partner Big Bea-- and astonished the crowd of 2000-- with the first Lindy airstep ever done.
		When Whitey's Lindy Hoppers were in their heyday, Frankie was the chief choreographer, serving as what we today would call artistic director while Whitey was business manager.
	www.yehoodi.com /basie100/frank_manning.php (395 words)

	Books and Arts - Where Feet Flew and Lindy Hopped
		Manning — now a 91-year-old grandfather, retired postal worker and recent inductee into the Hall of Fame at the National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — it was just another night at the Savoy.
		Manning and more than 100 others who danced or played music at the Savoy are gathering to remember it, celebrate their youth and, naturally, dance.
		Manning said patrons were judged by their talent on the dance floor, not the color of their skin.
	www.wehaitians.com /where%20feet%20flew%20and%20lindy%20hopped.html (901 words)

	Frankie Manning
		From Harlem's ballrooms at age 13, to the elite Whitey's Lindy Hoppers as dancer and choreographer, Frankie Manning has always been a major force behind the development of the dance that is truly an American art form.
		Growing up in the midst of this Swing Era playground, Frankie found he was part of a group of dedicated dancers that was to inspire the dancing and music of the 1930s and 1940s.
		Frankie was further honored when a pair of his dance shoes was added to the display case of famous dancers' shoes in the lobby of Roseland.
	www.savoyballroom.com /exp/dancefloor/savoydancers/fmanning.htm (1172 words)

	Century Masters
		Growing up in the midst of this Swing Era playground, Frankie found he was part of a group of dedicated dancers that was to inspire the dancing and music of the 1930's and 40's.
		Frankie currently serves on the board of directors of the New York Swing Society where he helps the organization carry on its mission of preserving swing dancing to live Big Band Music.
		Frankie's fabulous dancing and radiant smile have served as inspiration to generations of Lindy Hop enthusiasts, but modestly he claims, "I'm not interested in fame and glory, it's just that I would like others to know what a happy dance this is."
	www.centurymasters.com /b_frankie.html (358 words)

	essays research papers - Frankie Manning
		Frankie Manning began dancing at a young age and when he was in his early teens he danced at a Sunday afternoon dance at the Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem to the music of Vernon Andrade.
		Frankie Manning was a part of Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, one of the best competing teams in the Big Band era.
		Manning joined the army during World War II and in 1947, after his return he formed a dance troupe called “The Congaroos Dancers” that went on to tour with jazz greats Cab Calloway, Count Basie, and Ella Fitzgerald.
	www.123helpme.com /view.asp?id=66276 (614 words)

	81-yr.-old dancer thrills crowd at Library of Congress - Frankie Manning Jet - Find Articles
		Manning, constantly on the road performing at workshops, is a legend in dance circles--mainly for having added the "air steps" (in which the woman is flipped over the male dancer's head) to the Lindy Hop during the height of the swing dance era in the 1930s.
		From the outset, Manning had the crowd of dance enthusiasts rocking and rolling in the aisles, particularly when he declared, "I'm very happy to be here.
		With that, Manning, who was the chief choreographer for Harlem's famed Savoy Ballroom-based Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, began an hour-long program of intricate routines with his four dance partners, including his 62-year-old son, Charles "Chazz" Young.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1355/is_n6_v88/ai_17112788 (657 words)

	Lindy Hop Videos - DVD and VHS formats
		Hosted and taught by internationally renowned dancers Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens, this series captures the essence of the Swing Era dances.
		Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens dance each move at normal speed, then follow with detailed instructions, and finally dance in slow motion.
		Manning was instrumental in the development of the Lindy Hop at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem during the '30s.
	www.dancevideoshop.com /lindy_hop.htm (468 words)

	Frankie Manning and the Lindy Hop, the Original Swing Dance
		Finally, Frankie "graduated" to the Savoy Ballroom, which was known for its great dancers and bands.
		Frankie astonished the crowd of 2000-- with the first Lindy airstep ever done.
		Frankie Manning, center, with Whitey's Lindy Hoppers at the Savoy Ballroom as rendered in a 2001 poster by artist Richard Yarde
	www.savoystyle.com /frankie_manning.html (541 words)

	Beantown Lindy Hop Summer Camp - Special Guests (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Frankie began dancing in the 1920s in the ballrooms of Harlem.
		Frankie will be joining us for part of the full week.
		Cynthia will be joining us for part of the full week and will be giving a presentation with Frankie.
	www.hoptothebeat.com /camp/special_guests.html (464 words)

	Lindy details
		Frankie Manning is the ambassador of Lindy Hop.
		He is responsible for dancing at a sharp angle to the ground like a track runner, instead of in the upright, stiff ballroom position of his predecesssors.
		Frankie Manning celebrates his 90th birtday this year, but he is still swinging - and flying around the world.
	www.lindyhop.nl /lindy_detail.php?id=93 (467 words)

	Melbourne: Radio Interview with Frankie Manning (Melbourne 3PBS)
		A transcript of a wonderful interview with Frankie Manning on the Monday night of his return visit to Melbourne Australia.
		And the man who knows how to do it, Frankie Manning, joining us here in the studios, and Frankie, just I mean, you’ve probably seen Jimmie Lunceford do that song live.
		A pleasure to have you in, Frankie, and if people want to see some of your work they can catch you at a workshop.
	mel.swingpatrol.com.au /article/17/radio-interview-with-frankie-manning-melbourne-3pbs.php (2869 words)

	SHIMSHAM!!! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Frankie Manning is American history in dance shoes.
		Frankie Manning was a part of Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, the most elite competing and performing team in the Big Band era.
		But, in the early 80's, Frankie was rediscovered and brought out of retirement to teach and choreograph; bringing Lindy to a whole new generation of swing dancers!
	www.frankiecruise.com /frankie.html (278 words)

	Adrian Trenholm » Frankie Manning is 91
		BL Ochman just pointed out that Frankie Manning is 91.
		One of the original Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers from the Savoy Ballroom, Manning stopped dancing for 30 years when swing fell to rock and roll and disco.
		Frankie Manning and partner, Big Bea, were the first swing dancers to do “airsteps.” Check the photos on the Savoy Style site.
	www.trenholm.co.uk /?p=64 (142 words)

	Lindy Hop History: 1983-2005
		Even when we found Frankie Manning, we found that he couldn’t explain what he was teaching very well because he was used to his peer group who danced by just feeling and grooving to the music.
		Frankie was always a great dancer, but not so much for those of us who needed to know the counts, but he grew into becoming a good teacher.
		To reiterate, the stories that Elizabeth Gilbert heard from Frankie Manning and included in her GQ magazine article are fascinating and well worth the effort to obtain from your local library.
	www.kclindyhop.org /history_c.htm (17168 words)

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