Frankie Manning

Ambassador of Lindy Hop

Autor: Frankie Manning, Cynthia Millman

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Oprawa: Twarda

Wydawca: Temple University Press,U.S.

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In the early days of swing dancing, Frankie Manning stood out for his moves and his innovative routi...

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Autor

Frankie Manning, Cynthia Millman

Język

Angielski

Oprawa

Książka - Twarda

Data wydania

2007

strony

312

EAN

9781592135639

ISBN

1592135633

Enbook ID

09089295

Wydawca

Temple University Press,U.S.

Waga

672

Wymiary

242 x 161 x 27

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In the early days of swing dancing, Frankie Manning stood out for his moves and his innovative routines; he created the 'air step' in the Lindy hop, a dance that took the U.S. and then the world by storm. In this fascinating autobiography, choreographer and Tony Award winner ("Black and Blue") Frankie Manning recalls how his first years of dancing as a teenager at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom led to his becoming chief choreographer and a lead dancer for 'Whitey's Lindy Hoppers', a group that appeared on Broadway, in Hollywood musicals, and on stages around the globe. Manning brings the Swing Era vividly back to life with his recollections of crowded ballrooms and of Lindy hoppers trying to outdo each other in spectacular performances. His memories of the many headliners and film stars, as well as uncelebrated dancers with whom he shared the stage, create a unique portrait of an era in which African American performers enjoyed the spotlight, if not a star's prerogatives and salary. With collaborator Cynthia Millman, Manning traces the evolution of swing dancing from its early days in Harlem through the post-World War II period, until it was eclipsed by rock 'n' roll and then disco. When swing made a comeback, Manning's 30-year hiatus ended. He has been performing, choreographing, and teaching ever since.

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