Frankie Month 2017

May is here... and so is Frankie Month!

Frankie Manning’s birthday is May 26th but his birthdays never could be contained to just a single day of celebration. Let’s use the entire month of May to honor Frankie’s contributions to lindy hop and his positive spirit.

Celebrate Frankie Month in your home town:

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.
Share Frankie videos and stories.
Raise funds so that the Frankie Manning Foundation can continue Frankie’s mission.

Learn & Review Frankie's Favorite Steps

Celebrate Frankie’s Favorite Dance Moves

This is a time to learn and explore Frankie Manning’s favorite dance steps. Click here for a resource list of Frankie’s favorite steps.

Around the World
Choo Choo
Jig Walk
Mess Around
Mini-dip
Pecks
Quick Stop
Quick Turn
Sailor Kicks
Skates
Slip-slop
Stop Reverse
...& much more!

The "Frankie's Moves" Video Project

Do you have a favorite Frankie Manning dance move? Last year, Sing Lim asked some dancers who knew Frankie to "show & tell" their favorite Frankie move. Click here for an insightful trip down memory lane.

Mark May 26th by Suiting up Swing Style – #TheLindyLook

On Frankie’s actual birthday, May 26th, celebrate lindy hop and the swing era by donning your favorite swing threads. Whether that means capturing the spirit of the Savoy Ballroom in its 1920-50s pomp or simply wearing your favorite event t-shirt, the choice is yours. Have your photo taken at work, in your office, at your desk, at a cafe, on the street or wherever you may go and use the hashtag #TheLindyLook to share it on social media. More details here.

Change your Profile Picture

If you were lucky enough to have your photo taken with Frankie, make it your profile photo on social media for the month of may. Or choose a photo of you dancing, at a swing dance event, or in your best swing outfit to mark this special month.

We're asking for your donation, and it couldn't be easier!

A recurring donation of as little as $5/month can make a huge impact. Your support keeps Frankie’s dream alive, helps youth, and promotes Lindy Hop in underrepresented communities and around the world!

Every donation counts. With the recurring monthly support of enough of our community members, Frankie’s vision will be able to thrive for years to come. The more donors that we have, the better our likelihood of winning grants, and more. Let’s create momentum and keep the Frankie Manning Foundation’s programming rolling for years to come!

Tune in to social media for special updates throughout Frankie Month, with a special focus in 2017 on Lindy Hop Values.

Also, be sure to check your Facebook settings to ensure that you aren’t missing important Frankie Manning Foundation updates. Click here to learn how to check your settings to ensure that you don’t miss our updates.