Natasha and Craig have a developed a routine which uses several moves taught in the 8 count beginner class. It was called the VE Boogie as the first time it was danced by Swing in the Isle at a public event was to celebrate VE Day.
The moves used in this routine are often covered in our beginner classes. Head over to our Beginner Videos 8 Count Lindy Hop to see recap videos of the moves in this routine.
Beginner Videos 8 Count Lindy Hop
© Natasha Brown 2025
This is the music we use for the VE Boogie routine.
Dance along and practice at home!
Natasha & Craig developed this routine as a way to consolidate several 6 count moves they taught together.
As it contains as series of moves collectively called ‘the Frankie 6’s’ (after Frankie Manning, one of the founders of Lindy Hop), they decided to call the whole routine after the man himself!
The moves used in this routine are often part of our 6 count classes.
A couple of the moves can be seen in the free recap videos in our Beginner & Improvers moves video section.
This video uses triple steps and has few basics.
We also teach a slow step version with some added basics first.
© Natasha Brown 2025
Here is a link to some classic music to which we can dance the Frankie Manning Tribute Routine.
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