Shim Sham for Frankie Manning

We love this little bit of footage from the Ahoy! Ball – part of the London Swing Festival 2011. We decided to have a Shim Sham for Frankie Manning’s Birthday and it was awesome to look down at the whole boat and see everybody dancing away!

Happy birthday Frankie!

Shim Sham for Frankie Manning's Birthday

Check out our Shim Sham for Frankie Manning’s birthday at the Swing Patrol Ahoy! Ball 2011

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