The dancers are all part of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers dance troupe. Principal choreography was created by Frankie Manning, as he recounts in his autobiography Ambassador of Lindy Hop. The incredible dancers are, in order of appearance: Frances “Mickey” Jones and William Downes, Norma Miller and Billy Ricker, Willamae Ricker and Al Minns, Ann Johnson and Frankie Manning
Originally Wilda Crawford and Thomas “Tops” Lee were part of the routine. But after missing a rehearsal and not providing any excuse, Frankie had them cut and replaced with Willa Mae Ricker and Al Minns.
Musicians, according to Yehoodi (http://www.yehoodi.com/blog/2018/7/23… ) Slim Gaillard – piano, guitar Slam Stewart – bass Rex Stewart – cornet Elmer Fane – clarinet Jap Jones – trombone Cee Pee Johnson – drums