Frankie Manning Norma Miller Whitey's Lindyhoppers

[SVTapir]

Anytime I am down in the dumps I just watch this over and over again, recall meeting Frankie, and that makes me feel high and happy again........

[miloandotisfan]

this is. so cool.

[GodslilDreamer]

i wanna learn how to do this!!! it looks so fun. they must practice ALOT to get all those jumps right lol

[52kristen]

@7roach Norma lives in here in FL....I think the Fort Meyers area. She shows up at special swing events such as when the Jive Aces play. Kristen

[susy555]

I watched this documentary about 10 yrs ago, Love it

[christinaemerald]

I had the pleasure of meeting Frankie and Norma at the 100 Club in London back in late 1990's

[BibsyP]

They still got it!!!! Wow

[airy3que]

Happy birthday, Frankie!

[TheVanessamarquez]

Father of the Lindy Hop.  THE King of Swing. So glad I got to learn some moves from the master.

Rest in Peace, Frankie.

[AuburnWahine]

@TheVanessamarquez what an honor just 2 watch let alone 2 be taught wow

[TheVanessamarquez]

@AuburnWahine Yes, it was an amazing honor. I took a few of his classes and he was just AWESOME! he is terribly missed :-(

[Busterdandy]

Priceless footage. Thanks

[Xeria]

RIP Frankie

[msm2you]

It's still hard to believe Frankie is gone...

I consider myself privileged to have met and danced with the man. RIP

[cinnamonbrandylite]

musical chairs with them? I'd throw it, land on my behind and die laughing.

much respect.

h.

[cinnamonbrandylite]

first is a butterfly second is a firefly third is a warm cave fourth is a sudden cry fifth is a cloud on high sixth is an ocean wave seventh is the whole night sky seventhis seventhis seventhis h.

[TheHornyBug]

He died

[Ian14Kirk14]

RIP Frankie Manning

Lindyhop lives on

[LindyHopRules]

How old was Frankie Manning in that interview and when he was dancing with that young gal? He could move pretty good for someone at that age. I saw him a few times, but have never seen him dance.

RIP Mr. Manning.

[dcgpix]

Love and Peace ~~~

[2dkoda]

FrankieManning's funeral arrangements. They are as follows: Saturday May 2, 2009 Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church 15 Mount Morris Park West/122nd St/5th Avenue Viewing @ 10:00 A.M-12:00 P.M Service begins @ 12:00 P.M

[cubanbrown]

Santito Felipe...

On a quest to imitate the great Frankie Manning!

[ravynkitty]

Ahhh Frankie, you will be missed

[tbneesh]

Thank you Mr. Manning for your contributions to Art and Entertainment. Your talent opened doors, and helped people see beyond boundaries, barriers and differences to the one of many commonalities all cultures share: A sheer, undying love for DANCE!

[kttycat434]

Thank you so much Frankie Manning!!! Love you and miss you.

[comepassion]

RIP Frankie (May 26, 1914 - April 27, 2009). You are legendary.

[uswingkyle]

RIP Frankie Manning

[msm2you]

Yes, Mr. Manning has left us. R.I.P.

[lillebird]

saw Frankie a few weeks go.....still dancing

[joemaranzano]

...he passed... today!!

[Featureman]

No. I have not had contact with her since I left Las vegas in 1980. She was still spectacular as a performer then.

[7roach]

nope made of pure joy and lindy hop!! =D

[TREYOLDHIPPIE]

I saw a fella get a presidential award from Clinton, when Pinetop Perkins got his award. Was travelin with Pine at the time. Is this the 94 Y.O. that you are talking about? It was around '98 (or so) ..and this guy was DANCING- on stage! He told me he was the inventor of Lindy Hop,and was introduced as the inventor.. a real angel of a man, very sharp and friendly!

[JudiG]

I wish Jitterbuggin had been part of my life/generation in Philly. All I knew was that my mom used to do it. Nobody I knew back then was into it. It just wasn't a thing.

And now it's revivied and I don't have the legs or stamina for it. But I can watch and enjoy! :D

[7roach]

is she still dancing?

[Timetonut]

Not where I am. She moved down south I think to teach.

[Nancyplus3]

That was so lovely.  x

[issyvoo2]

The last bit of this actually made me cry. How wonderful to see young kids dancing with their elders and learning a fabulous dance from them.

[PeriodinstrumentfaN]

I was looking for this video documentary for the longest time !!! Thank you very much for posting !!! :-D

[7roach]

sure thing! i would love to have the full version of it.