Top 20 Iconic Fred Astaire Dance Scenes
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Date: 2023-11-20
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Patrice
I fell in love with Fred at about the age of 9 or 10. He is widely considered the greatest most unique and impossibly graceful film dancer of all time. 31 musical films with a variety of dance partners as well as his sock-it-to-em solo routines.
As Gene Kelly once said he was a unique talent and there will never be another like him. In addition. he was a talented musician. piano. drums. etc. as well as a very good actor. 'On the Beach'. 'Towering Inferno. to name a few.
I found his autobiography 'Steps in Time' very interesting and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn. more about him.
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I fell in love with Fred at about the age of 9 or 10. He is widely considered the greatest most unique and impossibly graceful film dancer of all time. 31 musical films with a variety of dance partners as well as his sock-it-to-em solo routines.
As Gene Kelly once said he was a unique talent and there will never be another like him. In addition. he was a talented musician. piano. drums. etc. as well as a very good actor. 'On the Beach'. 'Towering Inferno. to name a few.
I found his autobiography 'Steps in Time' very interesting and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn. more about him.
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Patrice
I'm always amazed when Fred and Gene are compared as dancers. without realizing that Fred was 14 years older than Gene (ie Fred born1899, Gene born 1913) and it didn't matter one bit.
Fred was dancing into his 60's on television with Barrie Chase. while Gene was done dancing by his late 40's.
Gene Kelly was a handsome man and a very good dancer and director. but pound for pound. in my humble opinion
. Fred will always be considered the greatest film dancer of all time.
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I'm always amazed when Fred and Gene are compared as dancers. without realizing that Fred was 14 years older than Gene (ie Fred born1899, Gene born 1913) and it didn't matter one bit.
Fred was dancing into his 60's on television with Barrie Chase. while Gene was done dancing by his late 40's.
Gene Kelly was a handsome man and a very good dancer and director. but pound for pound. in my humble opinion
. Fred will always be considered the greatest film dancer of all time.
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Brave
Let's give a shout out to those composers of the Great American Songbook -- Berlin, Porter, Gershwin, Rodgers, and others who gave voice to a country in need of joy and hope. and dancing!
Kudos also to Hermes Pan, who choreographed many of these iconic numbers.
Trivia: The dance on skates took Astaire/Rogers about 150 takes. When they appear slightly uncomfortable getting up off the lawn, it's because both were bruised by more than 15 earlier takes -- what pros!
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Let's give a shout out to those composers of the Great American Songbook -- Berlin, Porter, Gershwin, Rodgers, and others who gave voice to a country in need of joy and hope. and dancing!
Kudos also to Hermes Pan, who choreographed many of these iconic numbers.
Trivia: The dance on skates took Astaire/Rogers about 150 takes. When they appear slightly uncomfortable getting up off the lawn, it's because both were bruised by more than 15 earlier takes -- what pros!
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The
Very good choices. You asked, so I would have had a little less of the gimmic dances, definitely not both drum dances, and I would have added Fancy Free for his incredibly charming ending playing Sandman for Ginger. As to gimmicks which he was GREAT at, I definitely would have added Bojangles of Harlem, his first great one. But then he has SO many great dances, any time you pick 20 you leave 10 great dances off the list, a no-win situation. So, great job, thank you.
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Very good choices. You asked, so I would have had a little less of the gimmic dances, definitely not both drum dances, and I would have added Fancy Free for his incredibly charming ending playing Sandman for Ginger. As to gimmicks which he was GREAT at, I definitely would have added Bojangles of Harlem, his first great one. But then he has SO many great dances, any time you pick 20 you leave 10 great dances off the list, a no-win situation. So, great job, thank you.
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Kelley
I was only five years old when my parents took my sister and me to see That's Entertainment at the theater in 1974. Even then, the Begin the Beguine number captured my imagination. You can wait around and hope, but I tell you, you'll never see the likes of this again, Frank Sinatra says while introducing the number. All the more reason to be thankful for film's ability to preserve such moments.
I fell in love with musicals then, and I haven't looked back.
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I was only five years old when my parents took my sister and me to see That's Entertainment at the theater in 1974. Even then, the Begin the Beguine number captured my imagination. You can wait around and hope, but I tell you, you'll never see the likes of this again, Frank Sinatra says while introducing the number. All the more reason to be thankful for film's ability to preserve such moments.
I fell in love with musicals then, and I haven't looked back.
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Laurie
I love both your video and your narration. I may be in the minority but my very favorite Fred Astaire dance is Isn't It a Lovely Day from Top Hat. I like it because their acting, comedy, romanticism, and dancing are on full display in one really great, hogh-energy number.
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I love both your video and your narration. I may be in the minority but my very favorite Fred Astaire dance is Isn't It a Lovely Day from Top Hat. I like it because their acting, comedy, romanticism, and dancing are on full display in one really great, hogh-energy number.
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Jon
It surprised me to find that even for the old days, Fred was a humble and private person. Giving credit to his sister, Adele, after winning the Lifetime Achievement Oscar, not wanting any movies made about him, hobbies such as golf and skateboarding (Yes, skateboarding.
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It surprised me to find that even for the old days, Fred was a humble and private person. Giving credit to his sister, Adele, after winning the Lifetime Achievement Oscar, not wanting any movies made about him, hobbies such as golf and skateboarding (Yes, skateboarding.
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Paul
Fred Astaire was such an oustanding star that I easily thought of at least five dance scenes that I thought abcolutely HAD to be on the top 20 that simply didn't make it, but are so very iconic nonetheless. This video could have been the top 100 instead of 20.
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Fred Astaire was such an oustanding star that I easily thought of at least five dance scenes that I thought abcolutely HAD to be on the top 20 that simply didn't make it, but are so very iconic nonetheless. This video could have been the top 100 instead of 20.
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ploychanok
He's pure legend. Such a talented man. I really love him in every routine with every Ginger movie. It's truely elegant, lovely and romantic.
But seriously, I can't decide which one is my favorite. Every Fred's dance routines are the best!
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He's pure legend. Such a talented man. I really love him in every routine with every Ginger movie. It's truely elegant, lovely and romantic.
But seriously, I can't decide which one is my favorite. Every Fred's dance routines are the best!
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carizley
I love him and Gene Kelly. He is effortlessly graceful, while Kelly is magnetically energetic, but both are a delight to watch. Their dances in Ziegfeld Follies, as well as their individual duets with Cyd Charisse are my favorites.
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I love him and Gene Kelly. He is effortlessly graceful, while Kelly is magnetically energetic, but both are a delight to watch. Their dances in Ziegfeld Follies, as well as their individual duets with Cyd Charisse are my favorites.
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Ron
Cyd Charisse! when she 's there that's the moment I forgot about watching the master. Dancing in the dark in the Band Wagon, her moves are so flawless, effortless, stops magically to a pose. Stunningly beautiful woman too
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Cyd Charisse! when she 's there that's the moment I forgot about watching the master. Dancing in the dark in the Band Wagon, her moves are so flawless, effortless, stops magically to a pose. Stunningly beautiful woman too
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K.
Did Michael Jackson use a scene from one of Fred Astaire musical videos to make his music video with actor chris tucker - You rock my world and it reminds me of another Michael Jackson video called -smooth Criminal
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Did Michael Jackson use a scene from one of Fred Astaire musical videos to make his music video with actor chris tucker - You rock my world and it reminds me of another Michael Jackson video called -smooth Criminal
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tony
I love these scenes of pure skill and harmony But I hate it when the commentator's voice is superimposed on the scene. After a while I was forced to finish the vision. Horrible
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I love these scenes of pure skill and harmony But I hate it when the commentator's voice is superimposed on the scene. After a while I was forced to finish the vision. Horrible
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aljohara
Damn! What a legend. I cant WAIT to see tom holland in body him with his amazing dancing skills. I hope they do justice choosing the director and the rest of the crew!
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Damn! What a legend. I cant WAIT to see tom holland in body him with his amazing dancing skills. I hope they do justice choosing the director and the rest of the crew!
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Tommy
Im glad to see that my favorite ALMOST made the pedestal. I think Holiday Inn is one of the all time musicals, and his performance is one if the reasons why
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Im glad to see that my favorite ALMOST made the pedestal. I think Holiday Inn is one of the all time musicals, and his performance is one if the reasons why
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Chuck
Fred Astaire was not all that complementary toward Eleanor Powell saying she dance like a man. Eleanor Powell studied tap with Jim Robinson. Mr Bojangles!
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Fred Astaire was not all that complementary toward Eleanor Powell saying she dance like a man. Eleanor Powell studied tap with Jim Robinson. Mr Bojangles!
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Kathy
As much as I love Pick Yourself Up, the real masterpiece of the Fred and Ginger pairing was the Waltz in Swing Time, the most romantic of them all!
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As much as I love Pick Yourself Up, the real masterpiece of the Fred and Ginger pairing was the Waltz in Swing Time, the most romantic of them all!
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Lisa
My dad was an old movie buff, I grew up on Fred Astaire. What an absolutely delightful list, bringing up some of the absolute best dance routines.
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My dad was an old movie buff, I grew up on Fred Astaire. What an absolutely delightful list, bringing up some of the absolute best dance routines.
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Simone
Astaire and Rita Hayworth were the perfect match for me. I loved her fire and dynamic in combination with the elegant and classy Fred Astaire.
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Astaire and Rita Hayworth were the perfect match for me. I loved her fire and dynamic in combination with the elegant and classy Fred Astaire.
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SilverChan
Honestly i think i can see Astarie and Rogers nailing it and wining it if Dancing with the stars existed back in the 1930s 9: 52
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Honestly i think i can see Astarie and Rogers nailing it and wining it if Dancing with the stars existed back in the 1930s 9: 52
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Jonathan
Fred Astaire is one of my favorite dancers in the entertainment industry, I wanna be like him growing up and dance like him!
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Fred Astaire is one of my favorite dancers in the entertainment industry, I wanna be like him growing up and dance like him!
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Generation
Though Fred and Ginger were both talented and light on their feet, imagine that Ginger was doing those numbers in heels.
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Though Fred and Ginger were both talented and light on their feet, imagine that Ginger was doing those numbers in heels.
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Carl
Thank you for taking the time to make such a beautiful ranking of his dances. I can tell you have a passion for his work.
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Thank you for taking the time to make such a beautiful ranking of his dances. I can tell you have a passion for his work.
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flakeyjake
Watching Fred Astaire dance cannot do anything but make one happy. Such huge talent! I never get tired of it.
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Watching Fred Astaire dance cannot do anything but make one happy. Such huge talent! I never get tired of it.
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etherealtb
Thanks for including several of my overlooked favs of his, even if I would've had them in a different order!
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Thanks for including several of my overlooked favs of his, even if I would've had them in a different order!
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Ki
I grew up watching older movies with Fred Astaire, and Bing Crosby and also Gene Kelley. Love these kind of movies
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I grew up watching older movies with Fred Astaire, and Bing Crosby and also Gene Kelley. Love these kind of movies
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Christina
Im 45 and I love this man and his legs. . Why does that remind me of smooth criminal by Michael Jackson
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Im 45 and I love this man and his legs. . Why does that remind me of smooth criminal by Michael Jackson
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Jill
Sometimes you just need to sit back and allow yourself to be swept away to a time when things were simple.
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Sometimes you just need to sit back and allow yourself to be swept away to a time when things were simple.
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dolores
These video compliations would be great if the narrator would just shut up and let us hear the music!
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These video compliations would be great if the narrator would just shut up and let us hear the music!
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Mary
Daddy Long Legs, the dance number that was a dream sequence with Leslie Caron, he was her guardian angel
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Daddy Long Legs, the dance number that was a dream sequence with Leslie Caron, he was her guardian angel
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