It is with great regret that we inform you that legendary lindy hopper and inspiration to tens of thousands of dancers around the world Mr. Frankie Manning passed away peacefully early this morning. Donations in lieu of flowers should be made to "Frankie Manning Fund" in his honor: Frankie…
Originally posted Thursday, April 30, 2009 (3 years ago)
I really hope he gets a nice upright monument I'll be able to visit some day. Not sure if Woodlawn allows them... fewer and fewer places do these days.
Speaking of Woodlawn, it's also where Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Coleman Hawkins, Illinois Jacquet, W.C. Handy, and Harold Nicholas are interred.
Originally posted Friday, May 1, 2009 (3 years ago)
In Loving memory
Frankie Manning
May 26, 1914 - April 27, 2009
At our April 26th dance, we, the NYSDS celebrated our 24th Anniversary, and we were part of the BABBLE dance weekend and Frankie Manning was across the street at Lenox HIll hospital gracefully dying.
It was as if Frankie choreographed his whole life and his dying - he had come home, to NY, to the NYSDS, or as close as he could get, and he sent us his amazing energy and spirit of dance as we sent him our love and prayers and thanks. We dedicated the dance to him, had a moment of silence, and later all did the shim sham together for him. We all signed a card which I delivered to him after the dance that night. We all remembered the Cat Club with stories of Frankie, with Paul Cosantino, Greg Avakian, Dawn Hampton, and all the others who were with us from the early years, as well as with those who joined us recently.
We felt Frankie's presence as we celebrated our 24 years of dancing with Frankie, celebrating both the past, the present, and with BABBLE danced into the future. By dancing, we will pass Swing along to others who will keep Swing alive.
In Loving Memory of Frankie Manning and all the others who have reached the Grand Dance before him.
....Margaret Batiuchok
president and co-founder NYSDS
Originally posted Saturday, May 2, 2009 (3 years ago)
Quoted from "redd"
Quoted from "jackyohhhh" For every t-shirt that is purchased I will make a donation to the Frankie Manning Fund.
Woman's Tee:
http://www.zazzle.com/frankie_manning_tribute_tee_tshirt-235626416198288017
Men's Tee:
http://www.zazzle.com/frankie_manning_tribute_tee_tshirt-235989571674225070
Here is a shortened permanent link for everyone to share - http://tinyurl.com/frankie-t
I don't know if someone already said it, but the t-shirts are not there anymore :(
Originally posted Sunday, May 3, 2009 (3 years ago)
As far as t-shirts go, I am holding an event in Kansas City the first weekend in June that is a crossover lindy and west coast event as well as frankie memorial, with proceeds going to a donation to Lindy Hoppers Fund.
I'm working on t-shirt ideas, and would love to get something that we'd all wear as well as something fun, representative of Frankie's Spirit. I loved the t-shirts that were up earlier, but don't want to just steal the image.
Originally posted Monday, May 4, 2009 (3 years ago)
Quoted from "Summer Solstice Girl"
Quoted from "redd"
Quoted from "jackyohhhh" For every t-shirt that is purchased I will make a donation to the Frankie Manning Fund.
Woman's Tee:
http://www.zazzle.com/frankie_manning_tribute_tee_tshirt-235626416198288017
Men's Tee:
http://www.zazzle.com/frankie_manning_tribute_tee_tshirt-235989571674225070
Here is a shortened permanent link for everyone to share - http://tinyurl.com/frankie-t
I don't know if someone already said it, but the t-shirts are not there anymore :(
I would like to order one
Originally posted Monday, May 4, 2009 (3 years ago)
Quoted from "The one and only" As far as t-shirts go, I am holding an event in Kansas City the first weekend in June that is a crossover lindy and west coast event as well as frankie memorial, with proceeds going to a donation to Lindy Hoppers Fund.
I'm working on t-shirt ideas, and would love to get something that we'd all wear as well as something fun, representative of Frankie's Spirit. I loved the t-shirts that were up earlier, but don't want to just steal the image.
Anyone have thoughts? Ideas? Designs?
www.revolutionswingclub.com
It's gonna be a party!
I think they should b shirts that make people ask "Who was Frankie Manning?"
It would give us a chance to keep the spirit alive when we wore them out at Lindy Bombs.
I have two slogans in mind..
The best is a simple picture of the Savoy sign that has the words "Ask me about Happy Feet"
When they ask- we tell them about Frnakie and his friends.
Originally posted Monday, May 4, 2009 (3 years ago)
Before people go nuts with all the tee-shirts, buttons, bumper stickers and other Frankie merchandise, I think we should let the family and his longtime partner get some time to grieve and then think about how they want his image used.
I know it's coming from a good place, but coming up with clothing and products about Frankie so close to his death can be received in different ways by others.
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Frankie Manning: May 26, 1914 - April 27, 2009
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I really hope he gets a nice upright monument I'll be able to visit some day. Not sure if Woodlawn allows them... fewer and fewer places do these days.
Speaking of Woodlawn, it's also where Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Coleman Hawkins, Illinois Jacquet, W.C. Handy, and Harold Nicholas are interred.
Reuben Brown - www.JiveJunction.com - Southern California
In Loving memory Frankie Manning May 26, 1914 - April 27, 2009
At our April 26th dance, we, the NYSDS celebrated our 24th Anniversary, and we were part of the BABBLE dance weekend and Frankie Manning was across the street at Lenox HIll hospital gracefully dying. It was as if Frankie choreographed his whole life and his dying - he had come home, to NY, to the NYSDS, or as close as he could get, and he sent us his amazing energy and spirit of dance as we sent him our love and prayers and thanks. We dedicated the dance to him, had a moment of silence, and later all did the shim sham together for him. We all signed a card which I delivered to him after the dance that night. We all remembered the Cat Club with stories of Frankie, with Paul Cosantino, Greg Avakian, Dawn Hampton, and all the others who were with us from the early years, as well as with those who joined us recently. We felt Frankie's presence as we celebrated our 24 years of dancing with Frankie, celebrating both the past, the present, and with BABBLE danced into the future. By dancing, we will pass Swing along to others who will keep Swing alive. In Loving Memory of Frankie Manning and all the others who have reached the Grand Dance before him.
....Margaret Batiuchok president and co-founder NYSDS
see www.nysds.org for photo tribute
I don't know if someone already said it, but the t-shirts are not there anymore :(
I would like to order one
As far as t-shirts go, I am holding an event in Kansas City the first weekend in June that is a crossover lindy and west coast event as well as frankie memorial, with proceeds going to a donation to Lindy Hoppers Fund.
I'm working on t-shirt ideas, and would love to get something that we'd all wear as well as something fun, representative of Frankie's Spirit. I loved the t-shirts that were up earlier, but don't want to just steal the image.
Anyone have thoughts? Ideas? Designs?
www.revolutionswingclub.com
It's gonna be a party!
Me 2
I think they should b shirts that make people ask "Who was Frankie Manning?"
It would give us a chance to keep the spirit alive when we wore them out at Lindy Bombs.
I have two slogans in mind..
The best is a simple picture of the Savoy sign that has the words "Ask me about Happy Feet"
When they ask- we tell them about Frnakie and his friends.
Before people go nuts with all the tee-shirts, buttons, bumper stickers and other Frankie merchandise, I think we should let the family and his longtime partner get some time to grieve and then think about how they want his image used.
I know it's coming from a good place, but coming up with clothing and products about Frankie so close to his death can be received in different ways by others.
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Agreed. Let it be, people. Let it be.
Thanks Rik, was thinking the same thing.
Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?
We still miss you, Frankie.
I dance for you today.
Why It Took Me 13 Years to Learn the Big Apple • My hiphop crew Freeplay performing at the Dance-a-Rama (video).
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