Chazz Young

Charles "Chazz" Young (born November 8, 1932) is an American choreographer and teacher of tap dance.

Early life and education Young was born to father Frankie Manning, a dancer during the swing era, and mother Dorothy Young.

In 1943, at the age of 11, he saw his father, who was a member of Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, perform for the first time.

Young temporarily stopped dancing professionally after rock and roll became popular and clubs stopped hiring him. From the late 1960s through 1994, Young worked in a post office.

In 1992, Young was a dance assistant in Spike Lee's film Malcolm X.

Young has presented at Herräng Dance Camp and has taught at GNSH - Goodnight Sweetheart in the UK (2006 - 2013) and in Malaysia.

Documentary appearances Year Documentary 2005 Swing Invasion 2010 Frankie Manning: Ambassador of the Lindy Hop 2016 Alive and Kicking