Tranky Doo is a line dance created by Frankie Manning (above) during the Harlem Renaissance. It was inspired by another dancer in the dance halls that Frankie would frequent, and since then there have been countless variations and interpretations of the dance.
It is a Swing line dance with named moves like Shortie George, Fall off the log, Mambo, Log turn....you get the idea!
It's a spanking good time (you'll know when you watch!), and something everyone can do :)
Melissa and Colin have broken down the Tuxedo Junction Routine for you in 4 parts! That's 4 separate videos totaling over 3.5 hours of footage!
New to Swing? Doesn't matter! This dance is FUN, and a little slice of Harlem history for you to enjoy.
As always we want to remind you dive into the roots of these dances. What's a good resource for Swing and Jazz? Ken Burns' documentary "Jazz" is a great place to start. For now, here's a brief description of what the Harlem renaissance was: HARLEM RENAISSANCE
50% of proceeds from Tranky Doo will go to the Black Resiliency Fund
instructional videos
Tranky Doo: Part 1 Video (all levels) w/Colin + Melissa
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A Jazz Swing line dance choreographed by Frankie Manning during the Harlem Renaissance, and named after a chorus girl of the time, this fun slice of history and footwork is a great way to social distance! Song used in this video: Tuxedo Junction - Erskine Hawkins
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Tranky Doo: Part 2 Video (all levels) w/Colin + Melissa
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Part 2! Build on to the choreography from part 1 and do the Doo!
Song used in this video: Tuxedo Junction - Erskine Hawkins
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Tranky Doo: Part 3 Video (all levels) w/Colin + Melissa
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Part 3! Build onto your Tranky Doo routine, choreographed by Frankie Manning during the Harlem Renaissance. Adding knee slaps, falling of the log, and so much more...
Song used in this video: Tuxedo unction - Erskine Hawkins
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Tranky Doo: Part 4 Video (all levels) w/Colin + Melissa
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This is it! The final section of Tranky Doo, Frankie Manning's famous Harlem Renaissance choreography! Song: Tuxedo Junction by Erskine Hawkins
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5. Dance your lovely face off!
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