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Lindy hoppers around the world creating photos & videos for Frankie’s 95th birthday!

Posted on March 12, 2009 by

Frankie Manning leading the Shim Sham at the NYSDS dance, December 2008.  Video courtesy of vwluong. Today is the first day of "Frankie Week," taking place from March 12-22 — eleven days for lindy hop scenes from around the world to create social media to get them excited about Frankie Manning's 95th birthday in May….

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Registration for Frankie Manning 95 Festival is OPEN

Posted on December 15, 2008 by

I can hardly believe it, but lindy hop legend Frankie Manning will be turning 95 years old next May! I'm honored to be working with a bunch of cool folks who are organizing the Frankie Manning 95th Birthday Festival. From May 21st -May 25th, 2009 (Memorial Day Weekend) lindy hoppers, jazz musicians, tap dancers, friends…

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