FRANKIE MANNING tells the story of HOW LINDY HOP GOT IT'S NAME

Frankie Manning, the ambassador of Lindy Hop, tells the story of how Shorty George Snowden named the Lindy Hop Clip from Herräng Dance Camp in 2005. Links below.
More about "Shorty" George Snowden here:
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Although Frankie has passed the Frankie Manning Foundation carries on his work and spirit in spreading the joy of Lindy Hop: www.frankieman...
Herräng Dance Camp is the largest annual dance camp that focuses on Lindy Hop, boogie woogie, Tap dance, jazz dance, and balboa. It is held for 5 weeks annually from late June through July in Herräng, Sweden and focuses both on instruction and dancing. www.herrang.com/
Videography by Jan "Fish" Forsell
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[@mostguitarswins]

“The dance is still here, y'all” Yes it is, and it's thanks to people like Frankie who traveled around the world teaching Lindy Hop to the next generation. 💖👏💖👏

[@davidalen2590]

Great historical footage. Thank you for sharing!

[@PeterandNaomi]

our pleasure!