Musical Cinema

Leonide Massine

2011-12-05T22:14:00.000+01:00

One of the best ballet dancers and choreographers ever(Moscow,9 August 1896 - Cologne,15 March 1979).
Dancer and choreographer:Ballets Russes,Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo,his company,cinema.
Guest dancer and choreographer:American Ballet Theatre,The Sadler's Wells Ballet,The Royal Danish Ballet,The Cologne State Opera Ballet,The Vienna Opera Ballet,La Scala in Milan,The Paris Opera,Opera Comique,Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires,Teatro Municipal in Rio de Janeiro,Joffrey Ballet,and others.
Filmography:http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0557441/
Broadway:http://ibdb.com/person.php?id=15579

Final part of the wonderful ballet movie "Spanish fiesta"(Warner 1942,19 min)danced and choreographed by Massine.With Tamara Toumanova,Alexandra Danilova,Frederic Franklin,
Nathalie Krassovska,Andre Eglevsky and the ensemble(Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo).Music by
Rimsky-Korsakov(Capriccio espagnole).

Rumba bomba
From my YouTube channel.

The masterpiece "The red shoes"(1948),danced and choreographed by Massine and Robert Helpmann.With Moira Shearer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BksDeYMlbMo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NWn4nn7sL0

The gay parisian(Warner 1941).
Another great ballet movie danced and choreographed by Leonide Massine.With Frederic Franklin,Milada Mladova,Igor Youskevitch,Nathalie Krassovska,Andre Eglevsky,Lubov Roudenko,Casimir Kokitch,James Starbuck and the ensemble(Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo).Music by Jacques Offenbach.

part 2

Vera Ellen and the ensemble in "Wedding dance",the other dance number of "Carnival in Costa Rica".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPqIUSnqJn8

Luck be a lady

2011-12-05T21:56:00.000+01:00

The memorable gamblers' ballet in "Guys and dolls"(MGM 1955).Choreography by Michael Kidd and music by Frank Loesser.

Silk stockings(MGM 1957)

2011-12-05T21:50:00.000+01:00

Fred Astaire,Cyd Charisse,Cole Porter,Hermes Pan,Eugene Loring,the MGM,Rouben Mamoulian:one of the greatest musicals in the history.

"Fated to be mated".
Masterpiece,chef-d'oeuvre.Memorable modern and Jazz dance number performed by Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse.

"Red Blues".
Boom!Another incredible modern and Jazz dance number,performed by Cyd Charisse.

"All of you".
Beautiful modern dance number performed by Astaire and Charisse.

"The Ritz roll and rock".
Delightful dance number performed by Fred and chorus(Marc Wilder,Barrie Chase etc.).
http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/238071/silk-stockings-movie-clip

Gene Nelson

2011-12-05T21:43:00.000+01:00

Unforgettable dancer(theatre and pictures).Actor,choreographer and director.
Seattle,24 Mar 1920 - Los Angeles,16 Sep 1996.
Filmography:http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0625383/
Broadway:http://ibdb.com/person.php?id=54374

"My blushin' Rosie".
Great Tap solo from "The daughter of Rosie O'Grady"(Warner 1950).

"I'll be loving you".
Delightful dance duet with Virginia Mayo in "She's working her way through college"(Warner 1952).Choreography by LeRoy Prinz.

"What is this thing called love?".
With Janice Rule in a very nice dance number in spanish style set to music by Cole Porter.From "Starlift"(Warner 1951).Choreography by LeRoy Prinz again.

"This is the finale".
Excellent Tap solo in "The West Point story"(Warner 1950).Choreography by Nelson himself and LeRoy Prinz.

"Lookin' for someone to love".
With Pat Horn in a very good modern dance number created by he himself and Lee Scott.From "So this is Paris"(Universal 1955).

"Tip-toe thru' the tulips with me".
Great Tap number performed by Gene Nelson,Virginia Mayo and Virginia Gibson in
"Painting the clouds with sunshine"(Warner 1951).Staged and directed by LeRoy Prinz,music by Joseph Burke.

"Crazy rhythm".
Beautiful dance number from "Tea for two"(Warner 1950).The choreography is by Nelson with the assistance of LeRoy Prinz,and the music is by Roger Wolfe Kahn and Joseph Meyer.

Beale street Blues

2011-12-05T21:32:00.000+01:00

Amazing musical number performed by Gwen Verdon,Marc Wilder,Matt Mattox and others before(Jazz dance),then by Mitzi Gaynor.Choreography by genius Jack Cole.From "The i don't care girl"(FOX 1953).

The gal with the yaller shoes

2011-12-05T21:22:00.000+01:00

Cyd Charisse,Dan Dailey and dancers(Marc Wilder,Dickie Humphreys,Buddy Spencer etc.) in
"Meet me in Las Vegas"(MGM 1956).'Millionth' beautiful,very original choreography by Hermes Pan.Music by Nicholas Brodszky and lyrics by Sammy Cahn.

Let's do it-All through the night

2011-12-05T21:14:00.000+01:00

Beautiful ballet by Roland Petit set to music by Cole Porter,danced by Zizi Jeanmaire,Marc Wilder,
Buzz Miller and ensemble in "Anything goes"(Paramount 1956).

Not since Nineveh

2011-12-05T21:04:00.000+01:00

Masterpiece dance number created by Jack Cole and performed by Jack Dodds,Marc Wilder,
Reiko Sato,Patricia Dunn and Wonci Lui in "Kismet"(MGM 1955).Great!

Adam and Eve

2011-12-05T21:01:00.000+01:00

Shirley MacLaine,Marc Wilder,Juliet Prowse and chorus:beautiful modern dance number created by Hermes Pan set to music by Cole Porter for the movie "Can-can"(Fox 1960).

The Johnson Rag

2011-12-03T23:34:00.000+01:00

Extraordinary,delightful dance number created by Jack Cole and performed by Mitzi Gaynor,
Matt Mattox and Marc Wilder in "The i don't care girl"(FOX 1953).Music and lyrics by Jack Lawrence,Guy H.Hall and Henry Kleinkauf.
Sorry for the altered colors and cut screen.

The Tina Lina

2011-11-27T12:07:00.000+01:00

Extraordinary,sublime modern dance number created by Eugene Loring and performed by James Mitchell and Rita Moreno.From "The toast of New Orleans"(MGM 1950).

It

2011-11-27T11:33:00.000+01:00

Tap dance masterpiece,in my opinion the best Tap number by Ann Miller,the greatest Tap dancer.It's from the movie "Deep in my heart"(MGM 1954),directed by Stanley Donen.Music by Sigmund Romberg and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and Otto A.Harbach.

Dancing

2011-10-28T02:58:00.000+02:00

Beautiful modern dance number created by Michael Kidd and performed by ensemble in
"Hello Dolly"(FOX 1969).Among the male dancers,the famous Tommy Tune(6' 6½"-1.99 m!).Direction by Gene Kelly and music by Jerry Herman.

Royal wedding(MGM '51)

2011-10-28T02:53:00.000+02:00

Good musical with a cool four memorable musical numbers created by Fred Astaire and Nick Castle.Direction by Stanley Donen.

"You're all the world to me".
Very original dance number performed by Fred Astaire on the ceilings!

"Sunday jumps".
Terrific masterpiece solo by Astaire.

"How could you believe me".
Excellent Tap duet performed by Fred and Jane Powell.

"I left my hat in Haiti".
Wonderful dance number performed by Fred Astaire,Jane Powell and the ensemble.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Fo6iWr1QM

Shakin' the Blues away

2011-10-28T02:43:00.000+02:00

The wonderful Tap solo performed by Ann Miller in "Easter parade"(MGM '48).Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin.

I won't dance

2011-10-28T02:37:00.000+02:00

The first supreme movie Tap solo by Fred Astaire,in the musical "Roberta"(RKO '35).The choreography is with the assistance of Hermes Pan,and the music is by Jerome Kern.

Slaughter on 10th avenue

2011-10-28T02:07:00.000+02:00

Masterpiece.The unforgettable modern ballet created by Gene Kelly and performed by Gen-e-ius himself with Vera Ellen in "Words and music"(MGM '48).Music by Richard Rodgers.

Damn Yankees(Warner '58)

2011-10-28T02:00:00.000+02:00

One of the best musicals ever.Direction by Stanley Donen and George Abbott,choreographies by Bob-bie Fosse,music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross.

"Heart".
Delightful song number performed by Nathaniel Frey,Russ Brown,James Komack and Albert Linville.

"Who's got the pain".
Great Mambo Jazz dance performed by Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon.Very original.

"Two lost souls".
Human heritage!Incredible masterpiece Jazz dance performed by the wonderful Gwen with the ensemble.

"Whatever Lola wants".
Gwen Verdon overcomes Tab Hunter.Very nice.

The young man with a horn

2011-10-28T01:49:00.000+02:00

Nice song number,one of the best in the movies,performed by June Allyson and Harry James in
"Two girls and a sailor"(MGM '44).Music by George Stoll and lyrics by Ralph Freed.

Give a girl a break(MGM '53)

2011-10-28T01:45:00.000+02:00

Great musical with the wonderful choreographies by Gower Champion and the direction by Stanley Donen.

"Challenge dance".
Marge and Gower Champion in the amazing Jazz dance on the rooftops of New York.

"In our United States".
Bob Fosse and Debbie Reynolds in a fine Tap number in Central Park.
http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/310508/Give-A-Girl-A-Break

"Give a girl a break".
The homonymous musical number.Marge Champion,Helen Wood and Debbie Reynolds practice for the audition.

"Puppet master dance".
The great Helen Wood in a delightful dance number which ably mixes Ballet and Jazz.

"It happens every time".
Thrilling modern dance number with Marge and Gower.
http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/310504/Give-A-Girl-A-Break

Take me to Broadway

2011-10-28T01:13:00.000+02:00

Great Tap solo by Bobby Van in "Small town girl"(MGM 1953).Music by Nicholas Brodszky and lyrics by Leo Robin.

Ray Bolger

2011-10-28T01:03:00.000+02:00

One of the greatest Tap dancer ever(theatre and pictures).Actor and singer.
10 January 1904,Dorchester - 15 January 1987,Los Angeles.
Filmography:http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001961/
Broadway:http://ibdb.com/person.php?id=32422

"Who?".
Terrific Tap number in typical Bolger's style:a mix unique of comedy and incredible technique.From "Look for the silver lining"(Warner 1949).Music by Jerome Kern.

"I'm gonna ring the bell tonight".
Beautiful musical number(first part performed with Doris Day)from "April in Paris"(Warner 1952).Music by Vernon Duke.

"Carolina in the morning".
From "Look for the silver lining" again,the other amazing Tap solo.Music by Walter Donaldson.

"Life is such a pleasure".
The great Tap solo in "April in Paris".

Frankie and Johnny

2011-10-28T00:43:00.000+02:00

One of the greatest musical numbers ever.Unforgettable Jazz ballet created by Hermes Pan and danced by Cyd Charisse,John Brascia and Liliane Montevecchi in
"Meet me in Las Vegas"(MGM 1956).The song is traditional,here sung by Sammy Davis Jr. with special lyrics by Sammy Cahn.

Invitation to the dance(MGM '56)

2011-09-11T18:47:00.000+02:00

The best ballet movie ever,absolutely not to be missed.Conceived,directed,choreographed and performed by Gene Kelly,won the "Golden Berlin bear" in 1956.It's divided into three parts:"Circus"(modern and Ballet),with Kelly,Igor Youskevitch and Claire Sombert.Music by Jacques Ibert.
"Ring around the Rosy"(Jazz,Tap,Ballet),the most extraordinary episode,with
Gen-e-ius,Tamara Toumanova,Igor Youskevitch,Claude Bessy,Tommy Rall,Irving Davies and Diana Adams.Music by André Previn.
"Sinbad the sailor"(modern and Tap),mix with cartoons,with Gene Kelly and David Kasday.Music by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.

http://balletoman.com/2011/02/02/invitation-to-the-dance.html

You wonderful you

2011-09-05T17:59:00.000+02:00

Boom!The legendary Tap solo by Gene Kelly in "Summer stock"(MGM 1950).Music by Harry Warren.

Mr.Beebe

2011-09-05T17:13:00.000+02:00

Terrific Tap number by Harold Nicholas in "Carolina Blues"(Columbia 1944).Music by Jule Styne.

Clap yo' hands

2011-09-05T15:58:00.000+02:00

Fred Astaire and Kay Thompson in the compelling Tap and Jazz dance number in
"Funny face"(Paramount 1957).Choreography by Astaire himself to music by George Gershwin,and words by Ira Gershwin.

Alter ego

2011-09-05T15:22:00.000+02:00

The famous,very original Tap number by Gene Kelly in "Cover girl"(Columbia 1944).Music by Jerome Kern.

Begin the Beguine

2011-09-05T12:23:00.000+02:00

Memorable big musical number in "Broadway melody of 1940"(MGM 1940) by Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell.It's divided into two parts,dance duet in spanish style and Tap number,to music by Cole Porter.

Kindergarten Conga

2011-09-05T10:31:00.000+02:00

Delightful Tap duet performed by Hermes Pan and Betty Grable in "Moon over Miami"(Fox 1941).Choreography by Pan himself(he's a genius).Music by Ralph Rainger.

"Broadway melody of 1938" finale

2011-09-04T14:42:00.000+02:00

Terrific Tap number by Eleanor Powell in "Broadway melody of 1938"(MGM 1937).Music by Nacio Herb Brown.

The heather on the hill

2011-09-04T11:53:00.000+02:00

Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse in the sublime modern dance number in "Brigadoon"(MGM 1954).The choreography is by Kelly himself to music by Frederick Loewe.Film direction by Vincente Minnelli.

Thinking of you

2011-09-04T09:22:00.000+02:00

Wonderful,magic dance number in Astaire style choreographed by Fred and Hermes Pan.Vera Ellen is sublime.From the musical "Three little words"(MGM 1950),music and lyrics by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby.

Anchors aweigh(MGM 1945)

2011-09-03T13:49:00.000+02:00

Great musical dominated by Gene Kelly,actor,singer and above all dancer in three memorable musical numbers created by he himself!Direction by George Sidney.

"La cumparsita".
Masterpiece where Gene Kelly mixes his style with Flamenco.Music by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez.

"The king who couldn't dance".
Genius and...Jerry mouse!Terrific.Music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Arthur Freed.

"The mexican hat dance".
Great dance number performed by Gene Kelly and Sharon McManus.Music by Felipe A.Partichela.

"If you knew Susie".
Good song number with Kelly and Sinatra.Music by Joseph Meyer and lyrics by Buddy G.DeSylva.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6NbKFy2Qq4

Flash,bang,wallop

2011-08-31T04:57:00.000+02:00

Wonderful,very original choreography by Gillian Lynne.Musical number performed by Tommy Steele and chorus in the movie "Half a sixpence"(Paramount 1967).Music and lyrics by David Heneker.

The band wagon(MGM '53)

2011-08-28T02:34:00.000+02:00

After "Singin' in the rain",it's probably the greatest musical ever.Everything is excellent,the direction by Minnelli,the script,the scenographies and the colors,and above all,obviously,the incomparable ballets and dance numbers with Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse.The choreographies are by Michael kidd and Astaire himself,the music is by Arthur Schwartz and the lyrics are by Howard Dietz.

"A shine on my shoes".
Amazing Jazz dance by Fred.

"Dancing in the dark".
Beauty supreme!The incomparable modern dance number performed by Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse in Central Park.

"Girl hunt".
Another memorable masterpiece:the Jazz and modern ballet with Fred Astaire,Cyd Charisse and the ensemble.

"Two-faced woman".
The amazing cut number in "The band wagon",choreographed by Michael Kidd and performed by Cyd Charisse and chorus.Music by Arthur Schwartz.This cut is a crime!

"That's entertainment".
Good musical number where Fred Astaire,Jack Buchanan,Nanette Fabray and Oscar Levant sing one of the american hymns of the show business.

Laurey's dream ballet

2011-08-21T15:20:00.000+02:00

From "Oklahoma!"(USA 1955),the great ballet by Agnes de Mille,danced by James Mitchell,Bambi Linn and dancers.Music by Richard Rodgers.

part 2

Dream ballet(Yolanda and the thief)

2011-08-19T13:56:00.000+02:00

In my opinion,the very best of Fred Astaire,and,of course,one of the top in dance history.Incredible masterpiece modern ballet,from "Yolanda and the thief"(MGM 1945),choreographed by Astaire himself and Eugene Loring.The wonderful Fred's partner is Lucille Bremer.Music by Harry Warren and magic atmospheres by Vincente Minnelli.Matt Mattox is in the chorus.

Ziegfeld follies(MGM '46)

2011-07-07T21:44:00.000+02:00

Nice movie directed by Vincente Minnelli with a cool three memorable musical numbers and others good numbers.

"This heart of mine".
Superb modern dance number created by Eugene Loring and Fred Astaire and performed by Fred with Lucille Bremer.Music by Harry Warren.

"The babbitt and the bromide".
Memorable.Substantially,the only work of Fred Astaire with Gene Kelly.A masterpiece danced in two styles to the tune of Gershwin song.

"Limehouse Blues".
Another sublime modern dance number created by Eugene Loring and Fred Astaire and performed by Fred with Lucille Bremer.Music by Philip Braham.

"A great lady has an interview".
Nice song number performed by Judy Garland and boys.Music and lyrics by Roger Edens and Kay Thompson.

An american in Paris(MGM '51)

2011-07-07T21:27:00.000+02:00

One of the greatest musicals ever.Among other things the final ballet is probably the best ballet or musical number in the movie history.But this film contains another three memorable musical numbers.The choreographies are by Gen-e-ius Kelly,the direction is by Vincente Minnelli,music and lyrics are by George and Ira Gershwin.

"I got rhythm".
Great Tap solo by Gene Kelly.

"An american in Paris".
Probably the greatest.Gene,Leslie Caron and the ensemble in this masterpiece incredibly danced in four different styles(Jazz,Modern,Tap,Ballet!!)those kind of things that only these artists in the world can do.

"Our love is here to stay".
Beautiful modern pas de deux danced by Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qszwlDW40_E

"Tra la la".
The other memorable Tap solo by Gene Kelly.

Top hat(RKO '35)

2011-07-07T21:04:00.000+02:00

Great musical with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.The choreographies are by Fred himself and Hermes Pan,and the music is by Irving Berlin.

"Isn't this a lovely day".
Wonderful Tap duet.

"Top hat,white tie and tails".
Amazing Tap number by Fred Astaire with the chorus.

"The Piccolino".
The other beautiful Tap duet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb9OVRfT7Ho

The Continental

2011-07-04T20:06:00.000+02:00

The first memorable dance number(or ballet)of the cinema,performed by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in "The gay divorcee"(RKO '34).Choreography by Fred himself and Hermes Pan.

It's always fair weather(MGM '55)

2011-07-04T18:20:00.000+02:00

Simply one of the three or four greatest musicals ever.Direction by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen,choreographies by Gen-e-ius himself,music by André Previn.

"Thanks a lot but no thanks".
Good song number performed by Dolores Gray.

"The binge/trash can dance".
Masterpiece,chef-d'oeuvre.The Tap and modern dance number by Gene Kelly,Michael Kidd and Dan Dailey through the streets of New York.One of the top in the art of the dance.

"Baby you knock me out".
The memorable dance of Cyd Charisse with the boxers.

"I like myself".
Delightful tap number on the skates(!) by Gene Kelly.Very original.

"Love is nothin' but a racket".
What nonsense!Beautiful cut number with Gene and Cyd.
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzExNzYxNzI=.html

Gipsy dance

2011-07-04T18:07:00.000+02:00

Terrific modern dance number created by Hermes Pan and performed by Cyd Charisse.From "Sombrero"(MGM '53).

Take back your mink

2011-07-04T16:41:00.000+02:00

Vivian Blaine and the Goldwin girls in the good song number of
"Guys and dolls"(MGM '55).Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser.

Kiss me Kate(MGM '53)

2011-07-04T16:29:00.000+02:00

Other than Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly,by far the best musical is probably "Kiss me Kate".The direction(by George Sidney)and the script are good,the scenographies,costumes and colors are beautiful,and the song numbers are nice,but above all the dance numbers are masterpieces.The film's music is by Cole Porter.

"Tom,Dick or Harry".
Superb Tap Jazz dance performed by Tommy Rall,Ann Miller,Bob Fosse and Bobby Van.Choreography by Hermes Pan.
http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/351683/Kiss-Me-Kate-Tom-Dick-Harry

"From this moment on".
Incomparable dance number in three styles(Jazz,modern,Tap!)created by Hermes Pan and Bob Fosse and performed by Bob Fosse himself with Carol Haney,by Tommy Rall with Ann Miller,and by Bobby Van with Jeanne Coyne.

"Why can't you behave".
The beautiful dance number by Tommy Rall and Ann Miller.Choreography by Hermes Pan.

"Brush up your Shakespeare".
Amusing musical number performed by Keenan Wynn and James Whitmore.

Singin' in the rain(MGM '52)

2011-07-04T15:18:00.000+02:00

Simply the number one.Incomparable musical numbers(choreographies by Gene Kelly),great direction by Kelly himself and Stanley Donen,nice story and script,good colors...The greatest.

"Moses supposes".
Tap dance masterpiece,performed by Gene Kelly with Donald O'Connor.Music by Roger Edens,lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green.

"Good morning".
Delightful dance number performed by Gen-e-ius,Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds.Music by Nacio Herb Brown and lyrics by Arthur Freed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU2zoQ8gV-s

"Singin' in the rain".
Memorable,sublime Tap solo by Gene Kelly.Music by Nacio Herb Brown and lyrics by Arthur Freed.

"Broadway rhythm".
Human heritage!Incomparable ballet(in effect 14 min)in four styles(Jazz,tap,modern,ballet!!)danced by Gene,Cyd Charisse and the ensemble.Music by Nacio Herb Brown and lyrics by Arthur Freed again.
Gene Kelly is the most well-rounded artist ever:supreme dancer and choreographer,great actor and director,good singer:a case unique in the history.

Waiting for the Robert E.Lee

2011-07-04T14:51:00.000+02:00

Amazing Texas Tommy danced by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and elaborated by Hermes Pan and Fred himself.Music by Lewis F.Muir.From "The story of Vernon and Irene Castle"(RKO '39).

You'll never get rich(Columbia '41)

2011-07-04T14:45:00.000+02:00

Great musical with Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth.Extraordinary choreographies by Astaire himself and Robert Alton.Music by Cole Porter.

"Boogie barcarolle".
Wonderful dance scene with Fred Astaire and the chorus(where is Rita Hayworth also).

"March milastaire".
Magic Tap solo by Astaire.

"So near and yet so far".
Superb dance number performed by Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth.

On the town(MGM '49)

2011-07-04T14:34:00.000+02:00

One of the three or four best musicals ever.Choreographies by Gene Kelly set to music by Leonard Bernstein and Roger Edens,direction by Kelly himself and Stanley Donen,screenplay and lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden.

"Miss turnstiles".
Beautiful modern dance number performed by Vera Ellen and the ensemble.Music by Leonard Bernstein.

"Prehistoric man".
Amazing Tap number performed by Ann Miller.Music by Roger Edens.

"A day in New York".
One of the top in the art of the dance.Incomparable modern ballet set to music by Leonard Bernstein danced by Gene Kelly,Vera Ellen,Carol Haney,Alex Romero,Marie Groscup and Lee Scott.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3pQve_KIFc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cCUytR3ky0

"Main street".
Delightful Tap duet performed by Gen-e-ius and Vera Ellen.Music by Roger Edens.

"New York New York".
Good song number with Gene Kelly,Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin.Music by Bernstein.

"On the town".
Another nice song number,performed by the entire cast.Music by Roger Edens.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLWx8dDbwIA

Les girls

2011-07-04T14:05:00.000+02:00

From the homonymous movie(MGM '57),the fantastic Jazz dance created by Jack Cole and performed by Gene Kelly,Mitzi Gaynor,Taina Elg and Kay Kendall.Music by Cole Porter.

You excite me

2011-07-03T19:46:00.000+02:00

The exotic dance number created by Jack Cole and performed by Rita Hayworth and the chorus in "Tonight and every night"(Columbia '45).Music by Jule Styne.

Someone to watch over me

2011-07-03T14:54:00.000+02:00

Wonderful modern dance number performed by Marge and Gower Champion(created by Gower himself)in "Three for the show"(Columbia '55).Music by Gershwin.

The rumble

2011-07-03T14:49:00.000+02:00

Thrilling modern and Jazz dance number created by Eugene Loring and performed by the great Matt Mattox(red jumper)with Michael Callan in the movie "Pepe"(Columbia '60).The female dancer is maybe Shirley Jones.Music by André Previn.

S'posin'

2011-06-12T15:16:00.000+02:00

Beautiful dance duet by Donald O'Connor and Penny Edwards in the musical "Feudin',fussin' and a-fightin'"(Universal '48).The choreography is by Louis Da Pron to music by Paul Denniker.

He's my friend

2011-06-12T13:14:00.000+02:00

Amazing,very original dance number created by Peter Gennaro and performed by Debbie Reynolds,Gus Trikonis(Indio in "West Side story") and Grover Dale in
"The unsinkable Molly Brown"(MGM '64).Music by Meredith Willson.

"Something to dance about".

2011-05-23T17:18:00.000+02:00

Terrific dance number choreographed by Robert Alton and performed by Vera Ellen and Donald O'Connor in "Call me madam"(FOX '53).Music by Irving Berlin.

Cheek to cheek

2011-05-08T16:33:00.000+02:00

Gregory Hines and Suzzanne Douglas in the delightful Tap duet of "Tap"(USA 1989).Choreography by Hines himself and Henry LeTang,music by Irving Berlin.

Everybody wants to be a cat

2011-04-13T00:32:00.000+02:00

Absolutely,in my opinion,the best musical sequence in the cartoon history.From
"The Aristocats"(Disney '70).

Dance of fury

2011-04-13T00:22:00.000+02:00

Cyd Charisse and Ann Miller in the thrilling dance number in spanish style in
"The kissing bandit"(MGM '48).Choreography by Robert Alton.The guy is Ricardo Montalban.

I'll get by

2011-04-13T00:18:00.000+02:00

Delightful Tap number performed by Dan Dailey and other two dancers in
"You were meant for me"(FOX '48).Choreography by Dailey himself,music by
Fred E.Ahlert and lyrics by Roy Turk.

Do i love you?

2011-04-13T00:07:00.000+02:00

The first great movie dance number by Gene Kelly,a fine Tap solo in the musical
"Du Barry was a lady"(MGM '43).Music by Cole Porter.

As from 06:05

Smoke gets in your eyes

2011-04-11T02:54:00.000+02:00

Marge and Gower Champion in the wonderful dance number in "Lovely to look at"(MGM '52).Choreography by Hermes Pan and Champions themselves,music by Jerome Kern.

Steam heat

2011-04-10T23:51:00.000+02:00

Great!Memorable Jazz dance number choreographed by Bob Fosse and performed by Carol Haney,Buzz Miller and Kenneth LeRoy in "The pajama game"(Warner '57).The film's director is Stanley Donen.Music by Richard Adler and lyrics by Jerry Ross.

Fastidious horses

2011-04-10T03:17:00.000+02:00

Great dance solo by Mikhail Baryshnikov in the movie "White nights"(Columbia '85).The song is written and performed by Vladimir Vysotsky.

La croqueuse de diamants

2011-04-09T21:36:00.000+02:00

Fine pas de deux performed by Zizi Jeanmaire and Dirk Sanders in the ballet(music by Jean-Michel Damase)"La croqueuse de diamants".This ballet is the first of four in the movie "Les collants noirs"(France 1960),with the choreographies by Roland Petit.

Old devil moon

2011-04-09T20:47:00.000+02:00

One of the most beautiful songs ever(by Burton Lane and E.Y.Harburg)here sung by Don Franks and Petula Clark in a good musical number from the movie "Finian's rainbow"(Warner '68).

Coffee time

2011-04-09T00:45:00.000+02:00

Human heritage!Sublime masterpiece created by Fred Astaire(as dancer and choreographer),Lucille Bremer(Fred's partner)and Eugene Loring(co-choreographer)in "Yolanda and the thief"(MGM '45).Magic atmospheres by Vincente Minnelli and music by Harry Warren.

Casbah

2011-04-08T23:50:00.000+02:00

Marge and Gower Champion in an amazing Jazz dance number choreographed by Gower himself.From the musical "Everything i have is yours"(MGM '52).Music by Richard Priborsky.

It's de-lovely

2011-04-08T23:30:00.000+02:00

Great Tap duet performed by Donald O'Connor and Mitzi Gaynor in "Anything goes"(Paramount '56).Choreography by Nick Castle and music by Cole Porter.

West Side story(USA 1961)

2011-04-08T02:56:00.000+02:00

Musical with three memorable dance scenes.The rest of the movie is controversial(protagonists dubbed,Nathalie Wood out of role etc.),but the musical numbers above are not to be missed.The choreographies are by Jerome Robbins(also director with Robert Wise)and the music is by Leonard Bernstein.

"Dance at gym".
Thrilling Jazz and modern dance number performed by Rita Moreno,George Chakiris,Gina Trikonis and the ensemble.

"America".
Beautiful modern dance number performed by Rita Moreno,George Chakiris,Gus Trikonis and the ensemble.

"Cool".
Another great modern dance number,performed by Gina Trikonis,Tucker Smith,David Winters,Robert Banas,Harvey Evans,Tony Mordente and the ensemble.

I dug a ditch

2011-04-05T00:40:00.000+02:00

The second memorable movie musical number by Gene Kelly,a delightful Tap solo to the tune of the song by Burton Lane.From "Thousands cheer"(MGM '43).

Why am i so gone about that gal?

2011-04-04T23:47:00.000+02:00

The memorable,magic Jazz dance created by Gene Kelly and performed by Kelly himself with Mitzi Gaynor in "Les girls"(MGM '57).Music by Cole Porter.

One alone

2011-04-04T21:55:00.000+02:00

The wonderful modern dance number performed by Cyd Charisse and James Mitchell in "Deep in my heart"(MGM '54).Choreography by the great Eugene Loring,music by Sigmund Romberg.

Eugene Loring:one of the best dancers and choreographers ever(Milwaukee,2 August 1911 - Kingston,30 August 1982).
Styles:Modern,Jazz,Ballet.Is a genius!
Dancer in the company of Fokine,in the American Ballet,at Broadway.
Choreographer:Ballet Caravan,Broadway,Hollywood.
Charter member:Ballet Theatre.
Founder:Dance Players company;American School of dance in Hollywood;Dance department at the University of California at Irvine.
Broadway:http://ibdb.com/person.php?id=5462
Filmography:http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0520997/

Daddy long legs(FOX '55)

2011-03-30T18:42:00.000+02:00

Nice musical with memorable dance numbers.Choreographies by Fred Astaire("Guardian angel" in collaboration with Roland Petit),music and lyrics by Johnny Mercer.

"Guardian angel".
Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron in a fine dance number which combines the Astaire style with the Ballet.

"Sluefoot".
Great!Memorable dance created by Fred Astaire and performed by Fred himself with Leslie Caron.

"Something's gotta give".
The leading couple again in a wonderful dance sequence.

Alley dance

2011-03-30T14:18:00.000+02:00

Boom!Masterpiece modern dance number created by Bob Fosse and performed by Fosse himself with Tommy Rall,in the musical "My sister Eileen"(Columbia '55).

I've got a feelin' you're foolin'

2011-03-30T13:29:00.000+02:00

Lovely dance number by June Knight and Nick Long Jr. in "Broadway Melody of 1936"(MGM '35).Music by Nacio Herb Brown.

Carefree(RKO '38)

2011-03-30T09:29:00.000+02:00

Nice musical with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.Choreographies by Astaire himself and Hermes Pan,music by Irving Berlin.

"Change partners".
Wonderful dance number performed by the famous couple.

"Since they turned loch lomand into Swing".

Brilliant Tap number by Fred on the golf course!

"The Yam".
Masterpiece dance created by Fred Astaire and Hermes Pan,and performed by Fred himself with Ginger.Great!

Hellzapoppin' Lindy Hop

2011-03-29T18:07:00.000+02:00

The amazing,terrific Swing dance by the Whitey's Lindy Hoppers in "Hellzapoppin'"(Universal '41).The group leader is the famous Frankie Manning,and the music is played by the Slim and Slam all stars.

You were never lovelier(Columbia '42)

2011-03-28T14:08:00.000+02:00

Lovely musical with Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth.Choreographies by Astaire himself and music by Jerome Kern.

"The Shorty George".
Memorable Tap duet.

"Audition dance".
Wonderful,amazing Tap solo by Fred Astaire.

"I'm old fashioned".
Boom!Sublime masterpiece dance number performed by Astaire and Hayworth.

I'm feelin' like a million

2011-03-28T12:56:00.000+02:00

Fifteen years before "Singin' in the rain",the delightful Tap number in the rain performed by Eleanor Powell and George Murphy in the musical "Broadway melody of 1938"(MGM '37).Music by Nacio Herb Brown.

J.T. Jive

2011-03-27T09:51:00.000+02:00

Louis Armstrong and his orchestra play,Sally Forrest and boys dance,Mickey Rooney watches.Amazing Jazz dance from the movie "The strip"(MGM '51).Choreography by Nick Castle and music by Louis Armstrong himself.

Mind if i make love to you

2011-03-26T04:56:00.000+01:00

Frank Sinatra sings the Cole Porter's classic to Grace Kelly.Nice song number from "High society"(MGM '56).

Broadway rhythm

2011-03-25T01:27:00.000+01:00

Great Tap solo by Eleanor Powell in the finale of "Broadway melody of 1936"(MGM '35).Music by Nacio Herb Brown.

My shining hour

2011-03-24T03:59:00.000+01:00

Beauty supreme!Sublime dance number created by Fred Astaire and performed by Astaire himself with Joan Leslie in the movie "The sky's the limit"(RKO '43).Music by Harold Arlen.

Me and my shadow

2011-03-23T21:32:00.000+01:00

Memorable Tap number performed by Donald O'Connor in the musical "Feudin',fussin' and a-fightin'"(Universal '48).The choreography is by O'Connor himself with the assistance of Louis Da Pron,whereas the music is by Al Jolson and Dave Dreyer.

The pirate(MGM '48)

2011-03-23T02:46:00.000+01:00

One of the greatest musicals in the movie history.Great direction by Minnelli,nice script,beautiful scenographies,costumes and colors,good song numbers,but above all masterpiece dance numbers created and performed by Gen(e)ius Kelly.The film's music is by Cole Porter.

"Niña".
Everybody stand still!Terrific masterpiece by Gene Kelly who mixes his style with the spanish folklore.

"Be a clown".
Kelly in the memorable modern dance number performed with the Nicholas brothers.

"Mack the black".
Good song number by Judy Garland.

"Love of my life".
Another nice song number performed by Judy Garland.

"Be a clown"(reprise).
Enjoyable finale with Judy and Gene.

We got Annie

2011-03-22T01:54:00.000+01:00

The great Ann Reinking in the excellent dance number of "Annie"(Columbia '82).

Barn dance

2011-03-20T20:04:00.000+01:00

The amazing dance number of "Seven brides for seven brothers"(MGM '54),created by Michael Kidd and performed by brothers,brides and town suitors.Among the brothers,four of the best dancers ever,Matt Mattox,Tommy Rall,Marc Platt and Jacques d'Amboise.And among the brides also,two superb dancers,Julie Newmar and Virginia Gibson.

I've got a gal in Kalamazoo

2011-03-19T19:34:00.000+01:00

The Nicholas brothers in the wild Tap number of "Orchestra wives"(FOX '42).

The Barkleys of Broadway(MGM '49)

2011-03-17T23:10:00.000+01:00

By far one of the best musicals,with unforgettable dance numbers performed by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.Choreographies by Astaire himself,Hermes Pan and Robert Alton,direction by Charles Walters.

"Bouncin' the Blues".
Sublime masterpiece Tap duet.

"Shoes with wings on".
Very original Tap number by Fred Astaire.

"Manhattan downbeat".
The delightful final with Fred,Ginger and the chorus.

The jumpin' Jive

2011-03-14T09:29:00.000+01:00

The fantastic Tap number by the Nicholas brothers in "Stormy weather"(FOX '43).

A star is born(Warner '54)

2011-03-14T08:50:00.000+01:00

One of the best singin' musicals ever.Music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and Ira Gershwin(except the "Born in a trunk" number),direction by George Cukor.

"You gotta have me go with you".
Delightful musical sequence with Judy Garland,boys and...James Mason.

"The man that got away".
Probably the most beautiful song number in the movie history.Great Judy Garland.

"Born in a trunk".
Nice big song number with Judy and the chorus.

Swing Tap

2011-03-14T06:27:00.000+01:00

Great Tap duet performed by Louis Da Pron and Eleanore Whitney in the musical "Three cheers for love"(Paramount '36).

But the world goes 'round

2011-03-12T01:18:00.000+01:00

In my opinion the best performance by Liza Minnelli.From "New York,New York"(1977).

They've never figured out a woman

2011-03-08T01:46:00.000+01:00

From "Yes sir that's my baby"(Universal '49),the great tap solo by Donald O'Connor in the laundromat(!).Choreography by Louis Da Pron.