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FRED ASTAIRE’S 4 MOST JAW-DROPPING DANCE SCENES Source:Bestmoviesbyfarr How best to describe the impact of Fred Astaire on film? Apart from his undeniable charm and way with a song, Astaire fundamentally changed the way dance was portrayed on film. Utilizing extended takes, Astaire — whether solo or with mainstay partners Ginger Rogers and Cyd Charisse — performed uninterrupted, intricate dance sequences that kept audiences captivated for decades. It’s hard to believe that after his first Hollywood screen test, the casting director (who must have been drunk) famously wrote, “Balding. Can’t act. Can dance a little.” In honor of his birthday, we wanted to give you four of his best dance scenes, that really showcase the range and skill of Hollywood’s number one hoofer. We could go on and on, but this time, we thought we’d let the work speak for itself: ...