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Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop

by Frankie Manning, Cynthia Millman · 2007

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In the early days of swing dancing, Frankie Manning stood out for his moves and his innovative routines. This is his autobiography, recalling how his first years of dancing as a teenager at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom led to his becoming chief choreographer and a lead dancer for 'Whitey's Lindy Hoppers'.

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