Swing Dance Video Library

Thriving in Crisis: The Chick Webb Orchestra and the Great Depression

We are so lucky to have Christi Jay Wells speak on this subject. Their PhD dissertation on Chick Webb won a major award: The Wiley Housewright Dissertation Award from the Society for American Music. We’re really looking forward to this! For ESL to follow along with the script click here: https://www.frankiemanningfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/WellsThriving-in-CrisisFrankie-Manning-Foundation.pdf And you can download my whole dissertation here: https://cdr.lib.unc.edu/concern/dissertations/vm40xs64g Guest speaker, Christi Jay Wells Ph.D. Christopher J. “Christi Jay” Wells is assistant professor of musicology at Arizona State University’s School of Music and affiliate faculty with ASU’s Center for the Study of Race and Democracy. They received their doctorate in 2014 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where their dissertation on drummer/bandleader Chick Webb and swing music in Harlem during the Great Depression received the Society for American Music’s Wiley Housewright Dissertation Award and UNC’s Glen Haydon Award for an Outstanding Dissertation in Musicology. They have also received Videmus’s Edgar A. Toppin Award for Outstanding Research in African American Music, a Morroe Berger/Benny Carter Jazz Research Fellowship from the Institute of Jazz Studies, and the Irving Lowens Article Award from the Society for American Music. A social jazz and blues dancer for over a decade, Wells regularly places highly in blues dance competitions and is a frequent lecturer and clinician at national and international events, having recently taught blues and jazz dance classes and lectured on dance history in Seoul, South Korea and Hong Kong. Professor Wells is currently writing a book about the history of jazz music’s ever-shifting relationship with popular dance (under contract with Oxford University Press) and has published articles in the journals Women & Music, Jazz & Culture, Journal of the Society for American Music, and Daedalus as well as providing multiple chapters on jazz dance history topics for volumes in the Oxford Handbook series. To make a donation to the Frankie Manning Foundation visit: https://frankiemanningfoundation.org/

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Shim Sham Relay, Happy Birthday Frankie Manning 2020

A Shim Sham Relay that you can join in from anywhere and everywhere!Let's gather virtually on Tuesday 26 May 2020, 8pm (20:00h) YOUR time! Post your Shim Sham and hashtag #ShimShamRelay and #HappyBirthdayFrankieManning See https://www.frankiemanningfoundation.org/ or our Facebook page for more information. This video features dancers from USA, South Korea, Italy, Germany and Russia. Whereever you are , join in the Shim Sham. Background Music: Stompin’ At the Savoy (Edgar Sampson)Frankie Manning calling the Shim Sham at his 85th Birthday Celebration, Live at Roseland Ballroom, New York City, May 26, 1999. George Gee Swing Orchestra from the “Swingin’ Away” CD, with permission of Zort Music, Alan Sugarman, and George Gee.

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Shim Sham Relay for Frankie Manning

A Shim Sham Relay that you can join in from anywhere and everywhere! Let's gather virtually on Tuesday 26 May 2020, 8pm (20:00h) YOUR time! Post your Shim Sham and hashtag #ShimShamRelay and #HappyBirthdayFrankieManning See https://www.frankiemanningfoundation.org/ or our Facebook page for more information. Video features dancers from New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Reunion Island, France, England and America. See you at the Shim Sham! Music: Stompin’ At the Savoy (Edgar Sampson) Frankie Manning calling the Shim Sham at his 85th Birthday Celebration, Live at Roseland Ballroom, New York City, May 26, 1999. George Gee Swing Orchestra from the “Swingin’ Away” CD, with permission of Zort Music, Alan Sugarman, and George Gee.

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Help Mark Norma Miller's Place in Jazz History!

Norma Miller would have turned 100 years old on December 2nd. As a celebration of her life and legacy we would like to raise the remaining $10,000 needed to purchase a memorial headstone worthy of a “Queen of Swing” to mark her burial place among the jazz greats. DONATE NOW: gf.me/u/wvuc5a

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Happy 87th Birthday Chazz Young!

Chazz Young has just celebrated his 87th birthday. Here are some clips of him tap dancing and lindy hopping. Enjoy!

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Panel: The Pivotal Role of Al Minns in Modern Day Lindy Hop

PANEL: THE PIVOTAL ROLE OF AL MINNS IN MODERN DAY LINDY HOP Part of Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing & Swedes in New York City Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 VENUE: Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, 144 West 65th Street Moderator: Zita Allen Panelists: Denise Harris, Sandra Cameron & Larry Schulz, Paul Grecki, Lennart Westerlund Special thanks to Jill Sternheimer & Olivia Fortunato from Lincoln Center and Eileen O'Donnell and Jeff Leyco for videography

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Frankie Manning dancing with Judy Pritchett 1992

Seattle 1992

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Frankie Manning Foundation Live Stream

This is a test for future Frankie Manning Foundation live streams.

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Thank You Message from Norma Miller

Norma sends this video to the community. Thank you!

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Frankie Manning Media Archive Village Gate, "A Night at the Savoy"

THE FRANKIE MANNING MEDIA ARCHIVE Norma Miller performing with Billy Ricker, Al Minns, and Frankie Manning at the Village Gate. Event and footage produced by Larry Schulz. Read Frankie’s description of this event in "Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy hop." https://www.frankiemanningfoundation.org/book/ THE FRANKIE MANNING MEDIA ARCHIVE is an ongoing project to digitize significant footage of lindy hop’s greatest ambassador, Frankie Manning. This footage, much of it rare and never-before-seen, is made freely available to inspire and educate dancers all around the world. Produced by the Frankie Manning Foundation. Please consider supporting this project and other initiatives by making a donation at https://www.frankiemanningfoundation.org/support-fmf/ Have a video to add to this project? email video@frankiemanningfoundation.org

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Frankie Manning Media Archive Big Apple Part 1

THE FRANKIE MANNING MEDIA ARCHIVE Frankie Manning demonstrates steps from the Big Apple. Video Courtesy of Lance Benishek​ 1. Stomp Off 2. Hop 3. Cross 4. Rock Time 5. Boogie 6. Boogie back 7. Applejack ("Ho") 8. Gaze Afar THE FRANKIE MANNING MEDIA ARCHIVE is an ongoing project to digitize significant footage of lindy hop's greatest ambassador, Frankie Manning. This footage, much of it rare and never-before-seen, is made freely available to inspire and educate dancers all around the world. Produced by the Frankie Manning Foundation. Please consider supporting this project and other initiatives by making a donation at https://www.frankiemanningfoundation.org/support-fmf/ Have a video to add to this project? email video@frankiemanningfoundation.org

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Frankie Manning Media Archive Trailer

The FRANKIE MANNING MEDIA ARCHIVE is digitizing significant footage of lindy hop's greatest ambassador, Frankie Manning. This footage, much of it rare and never-before-seen, will be freely available to inspire and educate dancers all around the world. The FRANKIE MANNING MEDIA ARCHIVE is volunteer produced by the Frankie Manning Foundation. Consider becoming a donor to support this and many other important initiatives at https://www.frankiemanningfoundation.org/support-fmf/ Have footage to contribute to this project? Please email video@frankiemanningfoundation.org

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Frankie Manning: Remembering Frankie by Jan (Fish) Forsell

This beautiful presentation was originally created for Frankie 100. Thank you to Fish, and also to Mattias and Hanna who were involved in the process.

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Frankie100 - Share Your Frankie Story - Ann Mony

In 2014, Lindy Hoppers from around the world celebrate the life and legacy of Lindy Hop legend Frankie Manning on his 100th birthday! http://frankie100.com Join us in remembering Frankie Manning by sharing your own Frankie story! Once your video is uploaded on Youtube, mark it as a video reply to this video, and we'll add it to the official Frankie 100 playlist collecting stories from around the world. Thank you Ann for sharing your story! Music by Gordon Webster Video by Alain Wong

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Frankie100 - Share Your Frankie Story - Sugar Sullivan

In 2014, Lindy Hoppers from around the world celebrate the life and legacy of Lindy Hop legend Frankie Manning on his 100th birthday! http://frankie100.com Join us in remembering Frankie Manning by sharing your own Frankie story! Once your video is uploaded on Youtube, mark it as a video reply to this video, and we'll add it to the official Frankie 100 playlist collecting stories from around the world. Thank you Sugar for sharing your story! Music by Gordon Webster Video by Alain Wong

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Frankie100 - Share Your Frankie Story - Ramona Staffeld

In 2014, Lindy Hoppers from around the world celebrate the life and legacy of Lindy Hop legend Frankie Manning on his 100th birthday! http://frankie100.com Join us in remembering Frankie Manning by sharing your own Frankie story! Once your video is uploaded on Youtube, mark it as a video reply to this video, and we'll add it to the official Frankie 100 playlist collecting stories from around the world. Thank you Ramona for sharing your story! Music by Gordon Webster Video by Alain Wong

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Frankie100 - Share Your Frankie Story - Sylvia Sykes

In 2014, Lindy Hoppers from around the world celebrate the life and legacy of Lindy Hop legend Frankie Manning on his 100th birthday! http://frankie100.com Join us in remembering Frankie Manning by sharing your own Frankie story! Once your video is uploaded on Youtube, mark it as a video reply to this video, and we'll add it to the official Frankie 100 playlist collecting stories from around the world. Thank you Sylvia for sharing your story! Music by Gordon Webster Video by Alain Wong

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Frankie100 - Lindy Chorus with intro by Ryan Francois

Join us in celebrating Frankie Manning's 100th Birthday by making your own video of The Lindy Chorus. Once uploaded, share it in the comments on Youtube so that we can build an official playlist from around the world. Thank you to Ryan Francois, Jan Forsell, Marie N'diaye, Angela Andrews and everyone who made this video possible. Video compiled by Alain Wong.

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Frankie100 - Share Your Frankie Story - Manu Smith

In 2014, Lindy Hoppers from around the world celebrate the life and legacy of Lindy Hop legend Frankie Manning on his 100th birthday! http://frankie100.com Join us in remembering Frankie Manning by sharing your own Frankie story! Once your video is uploaded on Youtube, mark it as a video reply to this video, and we'll add it to the official Frankie 100 playlist collecting stories from around the world. Thank you Manu for sharing your story! Music by Gordon Webster Video by Alain Wong

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Frankie100 - Share Your Frankie Story - Nikki Marvin

In 2014, Lindy Hoppers from around the world celebrate the life and legacy of Lindy Hop legend Frankie Manning on his 100th birthday! http://frankie100.com Join us in remembering Frankie Manning by sharing your own Frankie story! Once your video is uploaded on Youtube, mark it as a video reply to this video, and we'll add it to the official Frankie 100 playlist collecting stories from around the world. Thank you Nikki Marvin for sharing your story! Music by Gordon Webster Video by Alain Wong

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Frankie100 - Share Your Frankie Story - Lennart Westerlund

In 2014, Lindy Hoppers from around the world celebrate the life and legacy of Lindy Hop legend Frankie Manning on his 100th birthday! http://frankie100.com Join us in remembering Frankie Manning by sharing your own Frankie story! Once your video is uploaded on Youtube, mark it as a video reply to this video, and we'll add it to the official Frankie 100 playlist collecting stories from around the world. Thank you Lennart Westerlund for sharing your story! Music by Gordon Webster Video by Alain Wong

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Frankie100 - Share Your Frankie Story - Gina Helfrich

In 2014, Lindy Hoppers from around the world celebrate the life and legacy of Lindy Hop legend Frankie Manning on his 100th birthday! http://frankie100.com Join us in remembering Frankie Manning by sharing your own Frankie story! Once your video is uploaded on Youtube, mark it as a video reply to this video, and we'll add it to the official Frankie 100 playlist collecting stories from around the world. Thank you Gina Helfrich and Evita Arce for sharing your inspiring words! Music by Gordon Webster Video by Alain Wong

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Frankie100 - Reasons Why Should You Go (Part 2)

A few words from Joshua Mclean, Gina Helfrich, Steven Mitchell, Max Pitruzzella, Thomas Blacharz, Sharon Davis, Soochan Lee, Hyun Jung Choi, Michael Faltesek and Casey Schneider share their thoughts on why you should attend Frankie100: http://frankie100.com

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Frankie100 - Reasons Why Should You Go (Part 1)

A word from Ann Mony, Nalla Kim, Nicole Zuckerman, Manu Smith, Ramona Staffeld and Evita Arce on why you should consider attending Frankie100 in New York City: http://frankie100.com

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