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Jean Veloz (born Jeannette Phelps) is an icon of the Hollywood style of Lindy Hop. After learning to dance with her brothers in the family living room, Jean’s career took off when she won a Screen Actor’s Guild membership card and a dance cameo in the film Swing Fever (1943) in a Hollywood dance contest. […]
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THE LIFE OF FRANKIE MANNING 1914 Frankie Manning was born on the 26th of May, 1914, in Jacksonville, Florida. According to Frankie, his mother, a party lady, told him that even before he was born he used to kick in time to the music when she went out dancing. At the age of three, Frankie […]
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Norma Miller joined us at the Hippodrome as part of her London tour and shared stories with us from her life and career. Watch her interview in full and see our photos here.
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Scott’s reflections on Norma Miller’s London tour What an incredible two days. I want to just thank a few people and thank you all for supporting this unique opportunity. I personally will never forget these last 48 hours and have so many great memories and anecdotes about all the stories Norma shared. Thanks to: Marco […]
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Swing Patrol have regularly performed at Camp Bestival on the Isle of Wight. Click here to see our photos of the festival – and our crazy costumes!
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Swing Patrol and swing dancing take centre stage in this article on TheStage.co.uk about the resurgence of vintage fare. Have a read here!
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Scott Cupit was interviewed by the Newham Recorder about his swing dancing journey, experiences on Dragons’ Den, and his love of the Forest Gate community. Article published Wednesday 17 September, 2014.
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Deborah Meaden met the London swing dancing scene for the first time this September. Check out our video and photos of the night here.
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In November 2014 the Bishopsgate Institute is celebrating its 120th anniversary. Londonist.com recently wrote an article mentioning some of the highlights of the Bishopsgate’s history – and our very own Super Swing Pit made it into the photo gallery! You can read the article here.
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We’ve always known that swing dancing was good for your health – and now others agree!
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Scott Cupit and Wilton’s Music Hall were featured on videoblog “London Calling” for German TV news program Tagesschau in August 2014. You can watch the video here!
