History of fred astaire dance studios
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History of fred astaire dance studios
The Untold Truth Of Fred Astaire
ByPetra Godesa
It's hard to forget a man who dances on the ceiling or with a hat rack, and Fred Astaire is a well known name in many households, young and old.
His unique style of dancing — a combination of tap, ballroom style, and ballet, but always with a quirky twist — inspired so many imitators it's hard to count. Famous professionals regularly name him as their biggest inspiration, praising his agility, elegance, incredible speed, and accuracy, along with his pas de deux skills.
The widespread influence of TV screens made him "the most widely seen dancer in history," and many dance journalists report that 90% of answers to the question of "why dance?" are Fred Astaire, states Alan M. Kriegsman for The Washington Post (via Reel Classics).
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He was dedicated to his dance craft, always looking for new ways to challenge himself.
Per Dance Teacher, that included dancing on the walls ("Royal Wedding,