Frankie Manning

Frankie Manning (May 26, 1914 – April 27, 2009) was an American dancer, choreographer and instructor. He helped develop the Lindy Hop, an American dance from Harlem, New York City. At age 75, Manning received a 1989 Tony Award for co-choreographing Black and Blue, a musical on Broadway.

Manning wrote an autobiography, Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop. 

Manning was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He died at age 94 in Manhattan, New York City.

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Category:People from New York City
Category:American dancers
Category:American choreographers
Category:1914 births
Category:Tony Award winners