Can't stop the Lindy hop!

It's Frankie Manning's birthday tomorrow and we hope that you'll celebrate! We hope you'll have a chance to dance, especially to Frankie's favorite musician: Count Basie! Also, tomorrow is a great day to:

Tell people about Frankie Manning and the history and origins of Lindy hop
Share Frankie videos and stories
Use #FrankieMonth when sharing your plans on social media

And just in time for Frankie's birthday, we have some special news to share:

A Chinese translation of Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop is underway! Frankie felt so honored to be able to share his life story with French-speaking dancers, and we know he would be equally thrilled about the Japanese, Italian, audiobook, and now Chinese editions. Click here to learn more.

We are also delighted to make Bob Crease's lively and informative articles about Whitey's Lindy Hoppers accessible to dancers everywhere. Read Frankie's profile here and keep an eye out for the full series as they become available.

Suit up Swing Style - #TheLindyLook

Tomorrow is the day to don your favourite swing threads. Whether you prefer attire from the 1920-50s or a favorite event t-shirt, wear whatever means “swing” to you. Have your photo taken at work, in your office, at your desk, at a cafe, on the street, or wherever you may go.

Share your photos on social media with the hashtags #TheLindyLook & #FrankieMonth.

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Show your Support

Many dancers recognize that lindy hop has changed their lives. You can help Frankie’s dream to flourish by showing your love in a very definite way: Make a donation to the Frankie Manning Foundation to mark Frankie's birthday.