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Learning To Dance Like Fred Astaire, Or As Close As You Can Get

DANCE Posted: February 9, 2020 12:00 pm

That’s the quest of some dancers in American Contemporary Ballet as they try to recreate Astaire’s routines. “Although Astaire’s style — the nimble and quick footwork and weightless slides — is not technical, re-creating his dancing for the stage requires a high level of musicality and nuance” – and leaves some dancers feeling like imposters. – Los Angeles Times

DANCE Published: 02.08.20

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