Frankie Manning
May 26, 1914 - April 27, 2009

Frankie Manning - the legendary lindy hopper, dancer, choreographer and inspirator for thousands of dancers around the world - has left us. For much of his lifetime he was the unofficial Ambassador of Lindy Hop. His life, his dances and his words has inspired many of us and his legend will be alive as long as people will be dancing Lindy Hop. Rest in peace, Frankie.

You can read the biography of this legendary dancer here.