Frankie Manning | |
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Born | Frank Manning May 26, 1914 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
Died | April 27, 2009 | (aged 94)
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Other names | "Muscle head" Manning |
Occupation(s) | Choreographer, dancer |
Children | Chazz Young Marion Manning Frankie Manning Jr. |
Awards | Tony Award for Best Choreography 1989 Black and Blue |
Website | frankiemanning |
Frank Manning (May 26, 1914 – April 27, 2009)[1] was an American dancer, instructor, and choreographer. Manning is considered one of the founders of Lindy Hop, an energetic form of the jazz dance style known as swing.