Hellzapoppin, Then and Now

[PTE1110]

Sorry.... Not as good as the original. The original was AMAZING!!!!

[62holden]

That is amazing. I have a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye.

[jessiebuffy]

This was a nice tribute and recreation of the original dance sequence.

[SwingCha]

Y'dun better'n good, Brian Grady: Absolutely brilliant!!!

Someone asked Frankie “Was that sped up?”

“No; that's how fast we danced!”

[morgaffi]

This was excellent! What a great tribute to the original. But...and I'm sorry to say this...the fluidity and physical power of the original is mindboggling. It was simply unbelievable, then and now. I'm sure the "new" dancers realize that and that's why they paid tribute to those who went before them...

[Claudius131]

@morgaffi I agree. The girls in the original have long powerful legs that are like springs, and that makes all the difference. When I watch lindyhoppers and jitterbuggers today, those same physical attributes are usually missing, and modern pairs tend not to kick as high and hard at every opportunity as the original black dancers did. That Hellzapopin' routine is beautifully choreographed and tightly executed. It remains the all-time standard.

[mysweetsmile23]

MAGNIFICENT!!

[oyelad]

great

[yomendel]

I just watched this again and got goosebumps.

[LindyBum1147]

Every time I watch this, my heart is about to explode.

[ktswing88]

Great! And thanks for putting the names of everyone, I always wondered who the other ones in the original were. :)

[kekekekatie]

Brilliant!

[LindyBum1147]

Man, this really gets my heart pounding. I need to breath...Awesome.

[swingstylez]

great dancing and really nice editing!

[snoogleboogies]

I'm not sure I have the words to express how phenomenal this video is! I get teary eyed watching it and just get a wave of excitement and happiness every time I watch it. Thank you for this, as a Lindy dancer of 10 years, I know what this video means to people. Truly amazing.

[evingalang]

@snoogleboogies I'm so glad I'm not the only one who gets teary eyed. This is a beautiful edit and such a wonderful tribute.

[jackbhd]

Excellent performance, gave me chills, and made me proud of the lindy hop community. So much love, so much respect. And Frankie deserved every iota of it, he was a fountain of creativity and good will to us all. He would have been very, very pleased by this.

[joshleitz]

thank you...a beautiful thing!

[joshleitz]

thank you...a beautiful thing!

[frew111e]

Anyone know the name of the original track in the movie (not the "Jumpin' at the Woodside" version) and where I can get it?

Thanks

[siulamtau]

nice work

[dancehouston]

awesome recreation! thanks for posting!

[amyswing]

Nothing more to say. Frankie, in his youth and creating something never before seen -- he would have loved to have seen this.

[SwingSiren]

It was amazing to be there for this and I was so proud of all the dancers who were a part of it!!  Shubam!

[melvisbrevel]

They absolutely nailed that routine! Man I'm in awe just plain awe! :D heck I'm gonna watch it again!!!

[ltamres]

OMG so awesome.... I am tearing up and have shivers. It was great to see the recreation in person but I have to say this editing job is just fantastic! Thanks to all who brought this together.

[ChrisJames64]

I was fortunate to be there and can safely say it was one of the most thrilling things I have ever seen. Truly brilliant.

[ragsnstride]

Absolutely incredible! The first time I watched it I was amazed, the second time I was choked up. Simply amazing!

[MarkAngelTravel]

In Memory of Frankie Manning. He was a great man and dancer. This is a great tribute. I was fortunate to see him (in person) several times! I remember him talking about these dances that he invented!! One story was how his troop was filmed once as part of a Marx Brothers film (A Day at the Races). That was a spur of the moment thing since his troop was in Hollywood when the film was shooting!

[AgnesHjelm]

my eyes seriously teared up watching this clip. you guys are amazing! and the sheer gesture of recreating this routine... this is love, pure love. and i love it.

[rikomatic]

amazing dancing all around! And great job editing! Congrats to everyone involved.

[Wingtipshoes]

Phenomenal.

[openingminds]

Incredible ... and such great timing - a year since Frankie95, and his headstone at Woodlawn was dedicated on Sunday May 30, 2010. Thank you for this gift.

[lifeboatB]

This is amazing! I wish Frankie could have seen it!

Small note: it should be spelled "raucous".

[swingnance]

One of the best things I've ever seen. Ever.

[JazzLegacy]

@swingnance ur 2 kind, thanks very much. Please check out our youtube channel if you haven't already. It's called Jazzlegacy

[Berthane55]

I didn't expect this! It was awesome. I feel a strong sense of pride that this was made available to the world.

[LindyHoppers1994]

AWSEOME!!!!

[thedansbander]

LOVE ;)

[Nancyplus3]

aaaah goosebumps!!! How fantastic, brilliant editiing and of course stunning dancing. Thank you.

[coachingdelarisa]

Tears of Joy come out of me everytime I see this. I got the privilege to learn with Frankie Manning in Barswingona and in Herräng in Sweeden in 2001. Thank you so much to all who keep this joy alive. Inlak´ech = I am another yourself.

[EddieDncr]

I think Frankie must be smiling at this.

[NilsDavis]

Truly impressive! And great video editing as well - but is there a video of just the modern version?

[milne007]

Stellar editing - didn't think it was possible for the live show to be bettered on film.

[2PlySwing]

JUST FANTASTIC!!!

[iiiceobel]

'like' how about a 'love' button?!

[JazzLegacy]

@iiiceobel share it and that's the love button...

[davisthurber]

I've gotten chills everytime I've watched this, which is at least 10 at this point. :)

[JazzLegacy]

@davisthurber this is the nicest response we've gotten so far. and I feel the same way!

[ameliagood]

@JazzLegacy Chills and tears. Seriously. I was there that night and this not only captures the incredible energy in the room, it makes it even more special to see this loving presentation of the two great performances side by side. Long live lindy hop and Frankie forever!

[Mariangello]

@davisthurber I got chills too!! then and now!

man this was one of my favorite moments at frankie (among others)

[FurieuxCamille]

Wonderfull !

[JazzLegacy]

@FurieuxCamille Thanks for all the nice comments!