My dad dancing :)
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This is a video of my dad dancing (1955) in a talkie depicting wartime Manila. He must’ve been around 27 in this video. Enjoy!
6 months ago
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@curious
So cool! :) Do you know how the Harlem music and dance culture ended up in Manila? Did your dad live in New York maybe? Here are some glimpses of that culture from 1941: https://youtu.be/ahoJReiCaPk
@cocoquizon
My dad grew up in wartime Manila and lots of American GIs around during the Pacific Theater. He was first a Vaudeville performer near the old garrison of the walled city, so I’m sure a bit of cultural exchange existed. My grandfather was also a ship engine worker who assisted the US troops at the time!
@curious
Fascinating! I looked it up. The guy who invented many of these moves (Frankie Manning), that you see dancing in the film I linked, did indeed serve in the Pacific Theater from 1943-1947 (New Guinea, the Philippines, and Japan). He must have taught your dad!
@cocoquizon
That would be the coolest! Thank you for sharing the video ❤️❤️❤️
@grier
This is absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for sharing it :):)
@louise
Wow!
@raulraul
I really hope he was able to watch America’s Best Dance Crew live on tv
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