by Jay | May 6, 2010 | Community Night, Front Page, Toronto Events + Workshops, Toronto Lindy Hop Blog
On May 29th, 2010 the Toronto Lindy Hop community will gather for a special tribute to Frankie Manning, the father of Lindy Hop and the man who inspired so many thousands of swing dancers around the world. Last April, Frankie Manning passed away shortly before his...
by Jay | Nov 20, 2009 | Community Night, Front Page, Toronto Events + Workshops, Workshops
The Swing and Tap Academy of Toronto (aka STAT) is proud to present a Swingout Bootcamp featuring Chachi and Brooke Filsinger this weekend on Saturday, November 28th! We’re drilling the basics, bootcamp style, as we take what you know and perfect it. Drill sergeants...
by Jay | Oct 25, 2009 | Community Night, Toronto Lindy Hop Blog, Videos
As part of the successful Damon Stone weekend, there was a Jack & Jill organized by the members of STAT in conjunction with Swing Toronto. This night had a great turnout and featured the ever-so-taleneted Gord Webster and his band. Gord and company kept the floor...
by Jay | May 4, 2009 | Community Night, Toronto Events + Workshops
Press Release Toronto, ON, April 30, 2009 – Toronto’s Lindy Hop community has planned a fundraiser to honour the Ambassador of Lindy Hop, Frankie Manning, who passed away on Monday April 27, 2009, less than a month shy of his 95th birthday. A special dance, featuring...
