About Tap Dancer Rusty Frank

A profile and fan site for professional tap dancer, lindy hopper, dance historian, book author, tap instructor, and choreographer Rusty Frank.

NAME: Rusty Frank
BIRTHDAY: February 25
ORIGINALLY FROM: Los Angeles, California, United States
CURRENT HOME: El Segundo, California, United States

- Author of "Tap: The Greatest Tap Dance Stars and their Stories (1900-1955)"
- Produced documentary film "Tap: Tempo of America" (nat Endow Arts Grant)
- Founded "On Tap" in 1989 (instructional tap and swing dance DVDs)
- Started lindy hopping in 1996

Projects of Rusty Frank
- Book: Tap Stars and their Stories
- Lindy By the Sea (swing dance and Lindy Hop School)
- Rusty's Rhythm Club
- Lindy by the Sea

Rusty Frank Dot Com
Official Web site of tap dancer Rusty Frank Main Web site sections include Dance Club, Dance Classes, Entertainment, News and Events, Online Store, Weddings, and About Us.

Profiles of Rusty Frank
- Official Bio of Rusty Frank
- Wikipedia "Rusty Frank" Article

Rusty Frank on Social Media
- Facebook "Rusty Frank" Page
- Twitter "Rusty Frank" Feed

Online Videos Featuring Rusty Frank
- YouTube "Rusty Frank Videos" Channel

AWARDS AND HONORS
1991 – "Dance in Action" award for Contribution in Dance
1992 – "Soul of Shipley" award from National Association of Dance & Affiliated Artists
2002 – "The Historic Preservation Award" from The Art Deco Society of California
2007 – "Tradition in Tap Award" for Outstanding Achievements and Contributions
2008 – "The Tap Preservation Award" from New York's American Tap Dance Foundation
2008 – Inducted into the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame
2015 – Inducted into the Camp Hollywood Swing Dance Hall of Fame