When Nando Valoi (Herrang Ambassador, 2012) came to Herrang, lindy hop was new in Maputo, Mozambique. Nando was the lead dancer and...

Spreading the Joy of Lindy Hop Samuel has developed teaching styles and choreographies that are “culturally relevant” and bring an...

It is that same SPIRIT that can break down barriers today.” From, Greenwood Swingout: The Purpose Jamin’s presence has been felt in the...

NEWS Happy New Year! Among our board members, the new year means something very special. New year; new Frankie Manning Ambassadors!...

By Barbara A. Jones The Harlem SWOP – with The Harlem Swing Dance Society Breaking News: WZUP in Harlem Paperwork for the project is in –...

My name is Kim Kays and I’m the Executive Director for a brand new Non-Profit in Chicago called Swing for Kids. I started swing dancing...

The idea for the Frankie Manning Foundation came about during the early planning stages of Frankie’s 95th Birthday Festival, when Frankie...

This time two years ago I had no idea what a rock-step was, had never attempted a swing-out and, in all honesty, had probably never heard...

NEWS Welcome to our new newsletter & round up! We’re excited to bring you Solid Sender with our monthly round up of fun and informative...

All about the Frankie Track at Herräng Dance Camp 2014 Frankie came into my life in 1987 when the performance group the Rhythm Hot Shot —...

By Barbara A. Jones The Harlem Swing Dance Society(THSDS) is the sole organization in Harlem promoting and preserving Lindy Hop and...

Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers at the opening of the Savoy Pavillion, New York World’s Fair 1939. Chick Webb is in the background. Photo NYPL. By...

Invitation! Join the new Frankie Manning Foundation newsletter; SOLID SENDER “Solid Sender” is an expression from the Swing Era used to...

Spread the word that the Frankie Manning Foundation is accepting applications NOW for all scholarships for 2015. To apply, fill out this...

You will all be happy to know that Mable Lee has completed all her needed surgeries and has also completed an extended stay in a good...

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The idea for the Frankie Manning Foundation came about during the early planning stages of Frankie’s 95th Birthday Festival, when Frankie...

We would sincerely like to thank everyone for their donations towards the Frankie 100 Scholarships. We have now reached our goal,...