They're Still Doing the Lindy Hop?

Global Shim Sham

In honor of the late Frankie Manning, the organizers of the Frankie95 event planned for folks around the world to record and share the Shim Sham to compile into one short video. Here are the results:

Hellzapoppin' finals!

Here's a contest finals from the Frankie95, the Memorial event dedicated to the memory of Frankie Manning. Held in Manhattan, this was easily one of the most moving and important dance events I can recall attending. If you weren't there, you missed something special, but at least you can check out the clips that will be popping up soon.

Hellzapoppin' finals


Part 2:

Frankie95 footage

I'll be attending Frankie Manning's Memorial service this morning, but thought it would be good to post some footage from last night's party. I wasn't there, but it looks like it will be fun tonight.

Here's the first jam circle of the weekend.