![]() Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An important part of his rich legacy, we invite you to enjoy Frankie’s inspiring history, both professional and personal, as told directly by him to you. Buy Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop Illustrated by Frankie Manning, Cynthia R. ![]() Millman, this beautifully illustrated book has been translated into French, Japanese, Italian, and Chinese. This memoir details the artist’s childhood dancing at the fabulous Savoy Ballroom performing with Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers on Swing Era stages and screens seeing active duty during World War II running his own post-war troupe, The Congaroos and being rediscovered by a new generation of dancers after working in the post office for thirty years! While making a dramatic and heartwarming comeback, Frankie went on to win a Tony Award for his choreography in Broadway’s hit Black and Blue, and helped lead the international swing dance revival by teaching, choreographing, performing, and sharing reminiscences with adoring dancers around the world.Ĭo-written with swing dancer and librarian Cynthia R. ![]() ![]() ![]() During a career spanning eight decades, Frankie. Renowned dancer Frankie Manning presents his riveting life story and most treasured memories in Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop. The legendary swing dancer Frankie Manning, known as the Ambassador of the Lindy Hop, died last month at the age of ninety-four. ![]()
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