California Routine

California routine This routine and versions of it were first created and used by Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers when they traveled west to perform in film productions such as Hot Chocolate and Hellzapoppin. Frankie Manning often talked about “traveling west“ or “California“ when he remembered gigs on the big screen so probably this is how the name came about. Traditionally this routine is used as a synchronized routine but it can also be used individually. As performers ourselves, we do understand that many v