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Frankie's 95th - New York - 11/04/2010

Frankie's 95th - New York

Legendary Lindy hopper Frankie Manning passed away on April 27, 2009, one month before his 95th birthday.

A party planned in honor of the occasion was recast as a celebration of his life. Frankie's legacy is hugely important and widely influential. He touched the lives of so many, and will be remembered and revered for his vital role in the history and revival of swing dancing.

 

SwingXtreme were involved in the Cotton Club era of the main show performing a Charleston and Ryan and Lana took to the stage as one of the couples re-creating the legendary Swing routine "Hellzapoppin"

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