Frankie Manning Articles
A transcript of a wonderful interview with Frankie Manning on the Monday night of his return visit to Melbourne Australia. Featuring Frankie Manning & Claudia Funder.
Carly Robb gets to give you all a brief overview of the performance troupes that Frankie was involved with, in particular Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, and some of the work that the group did in Hollywood.
Jennifer Farrington's article on Frankie Manning's life after Whitey's Lindy Hoppers.
The first air-step, or aerial as they are known today, was performed by Frankie Manning and his partner at the time, Freida Washington. This is an account by Sarah Farrelly of that very moment.
Frankie Manning first visited Melbourne in 1939 to perform at the Princess Theatre. Leon Clarke provides an account of his visit.
How important were the Great Swing bands of the 30’s and 40’s to the culture and evolution of the dance we know and love today? Well, let’s just say that it is thanks to these musical entrepreneurs that we’re not milling ‘round dance floors today doing th
With a career spanning such a long time, it is no surprise that Frankie Manning worked with a number of regular dance partners. This article by Anthony Wheaton and Jake Meadley explore some of his more famous dance partners.
A collection of links to some great Frankie sites out there on the 'net. By our very own Ben Williamson.
A brief timeline drawing heavily on the many websites dedicated to the history of swing dancing, and on Sally MacAdams' own memories of the stories Frankie told at his Adelaide workshop in 2001.
The Savoy Ballroom was the place to be to Lindy Hop. This article by John Tenaglia gives you a little insight into the ballroom as it was in the day.
