We’re coming up on World Lindy Hop Day and Frankie 110 on May 26th and I’ve been reflecting a lot on Lindy Hop in general, but especially about my time with Frankie. This dance was very special. Even though I had danced with Frankie before and assisted him in workshops, I remember as we danced […] The post Preparing for Frankie 110 & World Lindy Hop Day appeared first on Mandi's Lindy Hop Blog ..read more

Yesterday I decided to dust off my leading shoes. Here are a couple of short Lindy Hop demos I filmed with my sister, Zoey Gould. Lindy Hop Demo Partnered Charleston Demo The post Lindy Hop & Charleston Demos appeared first on Mandi's Lindy Hop Blog ..read more

One thing I absolutely love about being a bit older is that sometimes I suddenly remember something really cool that I once did but have completely forgotten about. In this video I helped Chester demonstrate the choreography for his modified California Routine for all of the performers in the “Classics Club” to learn to perform […] The post 10 Year Throwback to Frankie 100 & Swinging Frankie’s Way at Harlem’s World Famous Apollo Theater appeared first on Mandi's Lindy Hop Blog ..read more

One thing I absolutely love about being a bit older is that sometimes I suddenly remember something really cool that I once did but have completely forgotten about. In this video I helped Chester demonstrate the choreography for his modified California Routine for all of the performers in the “Classics Club” to learn to perform […] The post 10 Year Throwback to Frankie 100 & Swinging Frankie’s Way at Harlem’s World Famous Apollo Theater appeared first on Mandi's Lindy Hop Blog ..read more

I’ve just returned to working behind the scenes on iLindy again after a break. It’s great to return to this online learning platform run by Jo Hoffberg and her team. AND they’ve just launched a new course by Chester Whitmore! Check it out! Here’s our affiliate link, which you can use with code TAKE10 to save […] The post Learn Online appeared first on Mandi's Lindy Hop Blog ..read more

As of Fall of 2023, Mandi Gould along with her sister Zoey Gould are reigniting Bees’ Knees Dance. Please refer to beeskneesdance.com for local Toronto area updates. For vintage style events, please refer to steppingoutvintage.com. For Toronto’s Lindy Hop Reunion, check out lindyhopreunion.com. The post Returning to Bees’ Knees Dance appeared first on Mandi's Lindy Hop Blog ..read more

I’m teaching my husband the basics of event marketing so I thought I’d also share my methodology as a blog post. Disclaimer: I’m writing this under insomnia at 3am and it hasn’t been proofread.  Part I – Set Up 1. Core Event Pitch First prepare your core event “elevator pitch” along with a more detailed […] The post Event Marketing – the Basics appeared first on Mandi's Lindy Hop Blog ..read more

In the last year, I have decided to step away more from direct leadership in the Lindy Hop community. Now that I’m finally starting to truly understand feelings of cultural appropriation, I want to step back from that kind of work, and particularly from profiting from Lindy Hop. I will not be teaching Lindy Hop […] The post New Blog: Stepping Out Vintage appeared first on Mandi's Lindy Hop Blog ..read more

Message of Resignation from Mandi Gould from the FMF Board https://www.facebook.com/237836633010762/videos/1092912114506467 After many years, I am leaving the board of the Frankie Manning Foundation in order to make room for new Black leadership. I recorded this message a couple of months ago and would like to share it now as I wrap up my work. […] The post My resignation from the board of the Frankie Manning Foundation appeared first on Mandi's Lindy Hop Blog ..read more

We benefit from a Black dance. “You should try Lindy Hop, it’s super fun!” “You’ll join an amazing community!” “It’ll change your life!” We hold dances for entertainment. We teach classes for our profit. We run events that perpetuate the carefree atmosphere that we’ve told ourselves is part of Lindy Hop. The rewards that we […] The post Lindy Hoppers: We benefit from a Black dance. appeared first on Mandi's Lindy Hop Blog ..read more