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24 May 24, 2011

International Shim Sham Day – May 26, 2011

By ATOMIC Ballroom|2011-05-25T12:40:15-07:00May 24th, 2011|Swing Dancing|0 Comments

In honor of what would have been Frankie Manning’s 96th birthday, this Thursday, May 26, 2011 is International Shim Sham Day. Get your [...]

6 April 6, 2011

The Frankie Manning Legacy Fund Scholarship to Herrang 2011

By ATOMIC Ballroom|2011-04-06T08:33:31-07:00April 6th, 2011|Dance Camps|0 Comments

Breaking News from Yehoodi: The Frankie Manning Legacy Fund has just announced that they are providing a scholarship for a Lindy Hop ambassador [...]

22 February 22, 2011

My Dance Inspiration

By ATOMIC Ballroom|2011-02-22T09:42:11-08:00February 22nd, 2011|Swing Dancing|0 Comments

As we countdown to Inspiration Weekend, I’ve been thinking about what inspires me to dance. I remember the first time I saw Frankie [...]

29 April 29, 2009

Frankie Manning 1914 – 2009

By Shesha Marvin|2010-01-24T00:20:53-08:00April 29th, 2009|Swing Dancing|0 Comments

Frankie Manning with the Big Apple Dancers.

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our wonderful friend. Mr. Frankie Manning passed away peacefully early this morning at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York from complications of pneumonia. As many of you know, we would not be where we are today without his talent, creativity, inspiration and SMILE!