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Frankie Manning in 1980s New York

Name: Frankie Manning in 1980s New York
Uploaded: 2006-11-12
Description: Frankie Manning dancing at a New York club in the 1980s, with interview clips, from around the time the revival rediscovered him. Decades after the Savoy closed, his timing, bounce and good humour are all still there. This is the moment the modern scene was born: young dancers in the US, Sweden and

Frankie Manning! • Lindy Hop in the 1980's in New York! – video still

Dancers: Frankie Manning · New York club, 1980s · Lindy Hop · On YouTube from Dan Conner · YouTube title: “Frankie Manning! • Lindy Hop in the 1980's in New York!” · Sunday 12 November 2006

Frankie Manning dancing at a New York club in the 1980s, with interview clips, from around the time the revival rediscovered him. Decades after the Savoy closed, his timing, bounce and good humour are all still there. This is the moment the modern scene was born: young dancers in the US, Sweden and London seeking out the original Lindy Hoppers to learn from them. Watch for his easy pulse and how he plays with the music rather than just stepping through moves.

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