Hey it’s May 1st, that means it’s the first day of #FrankieMonth! The folks at the Frankie Manning Foundation encourage you to celebration lindy hop and Frankie all during the month of May. Here’s some ways you can participate:

Tell people about Frankie Manning and the history and origins of Lindy hop

Share Frankie videos and stories

Party like Frankie! Throw a swingin’ birthday party or a lindy hop dance that Frankie would have enjoyed

Play the music of the Savoy Ballroom and the big bands of the swing era

Hold Frankie Manning inspired dance classes and workshops; here’s a great list and here are some helpful videos

Read Frankie’s autobiography, Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop

Raise funds so that the Frankie Manning Foundation can continue Frankie’s mission



Ah one, ah two, you know what to do…

Other Stuff We Liked This Week:

Marilyn Friedman in the New York Times asks “Is Dancing the Kale of Exercise?” She highlights several studies that show that dancing can have dramatic health effects on older people, from improving balance, better cognitive function, and stress relief. We love how she highlights both Frankie Manning and Norma Miller in the article!