Frankie Manning | |
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 Manning in 2008 | |
| 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.
- ^ Monaghan, Terry (April 28, 2009). "Frankie Manning, the Ambassador and Master of Lindy Hop, Dies at 94". The New York Times.