World Lindy Hop Day! | Swing Dance | Frankie Manning 'Lindy Chorus'

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May 26th is World Lindy Hop Day, in honor of one of the OG greats within the dance, Frankie Manning. Here we are demonstrating his choreography, the Lindy Chorus.

Frankie Manning was also born on this date back in 1914. He was one of the original Savoy Ballroom dancers back in the 1930s, during Lindy Hop's come-up. He was known as being the first dancer to "invent" an air step or aerial and incorporate them within the dance!

You could say Frankie was our first teacher via YouTube with the great Erin Stevens. Unfortunately we did not get to meet him in person, but we can always feel his love through this dance. Thank you for everything, Frankie!

If you would like to learn more about Frankie and his wonderful legacy check out the Frankie Manning Foundation or Google his name. ;-)

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[byk]

So refreshing! Great Savoy routine! Sends me to my happy place!

[oblitorix]

And through youtube I found you😁.. incredible really.. a century later, swing hit our shores.. A very Happy Lindy Hop day to you two, too. ♥️🎉🍻