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Tag: Frankie Manning

Exclusive Interview with Tami Stevens on PBDA’s 30th Anniversary

On Saturday, May 25th, the Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association will celebrate its 30th anniversary of swing classes and weekly dances! That’s an incredible run considering how many swing venues have come and gone over the years.  PBDA was around before…

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Top Ten Most Influential Vintage Swing Dance Clips

Groovie Moovie

The style of swing dancing we do in Southern California has been strongly influenced by  great performers who danced in old movies. Here are my picks for the top ten vintage clips that have influenced swing dancing LA/OC the most.…

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Frankie Manning Passes Away May 26, 1914 – April 27, 2009

Lindy Hop innovator Frankie Manning passed away peacefully early on the morning of April 27th. He was less than a month away from his 95th birthday. Frankie entered the hospital a week and a half ago, due to problems with…

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    Welcome to Los Angeles and Orange County!
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