December 2: Norma turns 96! Many happy returns of the day!!!
Listen to her, 95 years young and still on the beat!
And again, Norma on BBC radio about the Lindy hoppers back in the days
This pretty much sums it up!
Frankie revealing his secret about what kept him so young: I stole… (11:09)
Ryan Francois talks about the history of lindy hop, the impact social media and the internet have on the outcome of the dance and finally reminds us not to sacrifice our individuality and creativity to mainstream hopping. Being different is what it‘s all about.
A must must must see for ev’rybod-y: Call of the Jitterbug
Documentary about Lindy Hop, the word ‘Jitterbug’, Harlem and the Savoy as birthplace of the Lindy Hop and melting pot. Listen to Frankie, Norma, Mama Lu Parks, George Lloyd, Dizzy Gillespie (“Dancing enhances music!”), Sandra Gibson, Delilah Jackson and Sugar Sullivan-Niles!