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Frankie Manning : ambassador of Lindy hop / Frankie Manning and Cynthia R. Millman.

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Van Pelt Library GV1785.M36 A3 2007
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Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Genre:
  • Biographies.
  • Autobiographies.
Physical Description:
286 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Place of Publication:
Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2007.
Summary:
Millman and Manning trace the evolution of swing dancing from its early days in Harlem through the post-World War II period, until it was eclipsed by rock Un' roll and then disco. When swing made a comeback, Manning's 30-year hiatus ended.
Contents:
  • Jazz baby
  • Early ballroom forays
  • To the Savoy at last
  • Whitey, Shorty, and Stretch
  • Win win
  • Up in the air she goes
  • Going pro
  • Big time at the Cotton Club
  • A big apple for Whitey
  • On Broadway and in the movies
  • Down Rio way
  • Dancer interrupted
  • The congaroo dancers and a day job
  • Revival.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-277) and index.
ISBN:
  • 9781592135639
  • 1592135633
OCLC:
76261647

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