Frankie Manning

Frankie Manning (May 26, 1914 – April 27, 2009) was an American dancer, choreographer and instructor. He helped develop the Lindy Hop, an American dance from Harlem, New York City. At age 75, Manning received a 1989 Tony Award for co-choreographing "Black and Blue", a musical on Broadway.
Manning wrote an autobiography, "Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop". 
Manning was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He died at age 94 in Manhattan, New York City.