Cyd Charisse had one of the most spectacular dancing careers, and is known primarily for her dancing in Singin’ in the Rain and The Band Wagon. And of course, she’s also remembered for having the best pair of legs – ever. MGM thought so too, as her legs were insured for a reported $5 million [...]
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July 27th, 2010
Fred Astaire: Dancing Cheek to Cheek
Can’t act. Slightly bald. Also dances. This was the review that RKO’s David O. Selznick gave Fred Astaire after his first screen test. The man who would arguably become one of America’s top dancers and did more than anyone else to revolutionize the world of dance was once panned by studio heads, and a memo [...]
April 30th, 2010
Top 10 Ballroom Dance Scenes in Vintage Film
Vintage films are filled with wonderful dance scenes that just aren’t replicated in modern film anymore, especially ballroom dance scenes. There’s a magic and elegance watching a couple twirl across the dance floor, and have inspired many of us to want to learn how to dance with a partner in the first place. So without [...]
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Tags: ATOMIC, ballroom, Ballroom Dancing, dancing, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers 
2 Comments »April 21st, 2010
A Reference for Ballroom Dancers: How to Take the Perfect Frame
How high to lift the arm: The first thing you need to do is lift your arms slowly out to your sides until you feel your shoulders start to move, then stop. This is your natural arm line, hands out to your sides with the shoulders down and relaxed. Now bring your arms forward so [...]
