My mom got me into their films and it was our way of bonding together again, as I am classed as the rebel. But we will always have Astaire and Rogers to bring us together.
Splendido! Da ballerina posso dire che Ginger e Fred sono, a distanza di tanti anni, ancora da invidiare ed ammirare per la loro grazia e soprattutto per la loro assoluta sintonia, veramente incredibile. Se penso alla danza perfetta mi vengono in mente proprio loro.
20th century actors and actresses vs. 21st actors and actresses. Ginger was a perfect example of a perfect women. she never drank (her idea of alchohol was ice cream floats lol), she was beautiful, elegant and knew how to dance. On the other hand, linsey lohan (or however you spell it) ... ill just say that... im not saying we dont have good talent in this century, but you think hollywood could at least try to make talent as good as this? :'(
The beauty of dancing back then was almost magical and never a dull moment...everytime I watch something like this I never feel like I could never dance like them..Nowadays all these strange shoulder foot movements moves make me feel out of place and aren't as light hearted as the dancing back then makes me feel.
movies nowadays apeal to a worldwide audience, that is why they apear pretty basic without much thought, it has to relate to all different cultures....you should try watching a good indie movie.
This is by far the best dance act I know. There will never be a pair as good as Fred and Ginger. Rumour has it that they rehearsed for a week and that it took at many as 24 takes before Fred was content. By that time they both had blood in their shoes. In my opinion Ginger was one of the most beautiful women of the era. lovely face and a figure to die for. You can see that even after so much practising they are having great fun. I like Gene Kelly but Astaire is two cuts above him.
swing time is such a classic; a pair like fred and ginger is rare in film making and their ability to carry out such amazing scenes in single takes is even rarer. i find it sad that few people now a days realize the achievements of such classic stars and their films....if its in black and white people automatically pass it over for some multi-million epic with lots of action and digital editing :[
@kasula17 I couldn't agree with you more. I'm so grateful to have these films to enjoy and cherish.. without them, I wouldn't have much respect or admiration for movies, at all.
--It doesn't get any better than the classics, and Fred/Ginger films are some of the best. ;)
What I love about this number was that it came exactly at the halfway point of "Swing Time-" it stands as the unofficial Act 1 finale. And it just soars as the romantic pinnacle of the story. Though a much more dramatic dance occurs later in the film, they are at the peak of their love affair here- just happily dancing in each others' arms (with Moore and Broderick watching them upstage left). And Ginger's Cuban ruffled dress is gorgeous. A beautiful one-take wonder.
Movies/Film will never again have another duet like Fred/Ginger to define love and romance in terms of dance.
I watch Ginger and am enamored by the beauty of her body and the slenderness of her waist. I watch in sheer amazement as she her arches her spine and bends her back. And I now know why a 1/2 billion$, computer generated, 3D film pales in comparison
Faulner quote, something like art should life your spirits and help you endure, these guys are artists par excellance. They always make me cry though. This one and "let yourself go" form Follow the Fleet are tied for my favorite but I'm glad we have all of them.
As with their other YouTube -posted video clip captioned "Tango Waltz," this is a fusion -- a waltz- Quick Step. Beautifully executed, breathtaking sprezzatura. They oft look like caryatids to adorn a Bentley or the prow of a luxury cruise ship.
@JudgeJulieLit : Fred's choreography is based upon..exactly what he described to Mr. Gordon before the dance at the Gordon Dance Studio..."a little bit of this and a little bit of that". For Fred this meant tap, ballroom, and a bit even of balle,t traditions. How he synthesizes it all was a process of searching with many frustrating days before a step or a dance movement coalesced; followed by hours and hours of "polishing". However described, it's the beginning of modern dance..and is timeless.
As ever -- the god and goddess of dance! Mythic icons . . . like statuary enlivened into enchanted and enchanting, magical, manifest-destiny movement! Play on forever!
Ginger Rogers is wonderful, but she did no choreography for any of their movies. Mr. Astair, with Hermes Pan in this movie, did. She did dance that scene until her feet were bleeding. Both of them were professionals, both were incredible.
Actually, Astair and Pan both ackowledge that she definitely contributed to the choreography. Although you are definitely right in that Astair and Pan almost always choreographed his movies. I just recently found out that Ginger didn't know how to tap dance or do certain moves but that she was so quick to learn that Astaire preferred dancing with her because she was so committed and professional. Interesting yes?
@sexysadiesays ...She did make contributions, though she was often off making her own films...and was rehearsed by Hermes Pan after the choreography was pretty much set by Astaire and Pan. Pan said she was a quick study, and learned fast....and that she was...unlike Fred's sister Adele...quite willing to practice hard, to meet Fred's perfectionist standards. Both Astaire and Pan testified to her professionalism. She was a tough minded young woman, who never complained. She just worked harder.
@stuffnuns YEs, Fred was a terror when it came to cuts. He was nazi about discipline and perfection -- especially within himself. He wanted all his first takes--especially within himself--to be the last take. He was a high-demand perfectionist that showed in his dancing. That is how he could dance for 3 minutes without a hitch. It was murder on Ginger, but she was equally up to the task.
And the director's had the good grace to NOT shake the camera during the scene's like they do insist today
@mdshullaw52 it happened. and it resulted in 5 Oscars :)
JohannAugstein 2 weeks ago
Is this from Swing time!?
What movie is this from??
MrAttezzobbal 2 weeks ago
She looks like she can float or fly! So amazing!
lilchoirgrl89 1 month ago
How can there be anyone disliking this video?!?!
howardmcheng 1 month ago
the dancing, the movie sets, the clothes, the music..man oh man I was born in the wrong era!
skylilly1 1 month ago 4
Pure perfection!
diamondeyez42 2 months ago
She's like a gorgeous, glittering snowflake.
CornersFive 2 months ago
Only Ginger could make that bubble wrap dress look good... girl's got mad skills.
TonicLuv 3 months ago
I watch the Fred and Ginger videos over and over. Such grace and beauty, and such a pleasure to watch.
TOMSLASSIE 3 months ago 3
I'd like to see those moron judges from Dancing with the Stars judge this....HA! they are not worthy to judge such great talent.
Blondewithtools 4 months ago
My mom got me into their films and it was our way of bonding together again, as I am classed as the rebel. But we will always have Astaire and Rogers to bring us together.
samilikes 4 months ago
That was a truly amazing dance routine. So intricate and perfect, yet graceful. I'm blown away.
bervy8 5 months ago
Napoleon: I like your sleeves. They're real big.
Deb: Thank you. I made them myself.
jsf5146 5 months ago
ONLY Rogers and Astaire could dance so perfectly and beutifully I bet there dancing in heaven for old times sake.
MrBoondock1 6 months ago
ginger and fred perfect
PrincessDarkMarss 6 months ago 3
That dress!
TwilightZonesama 6 months ago 2
Splendido! Da ballerina posso dire che Ginger e Fred sono, a distanza di tanti anni, ancora da invidiare ed ammirare per la loro grazia e soprattutto per la loro assoluta sintonia, veramente incredibile. Se penso alla danza perfetta mi vengono in mente proprio loro.
manuelesilvia 6 months ago
20th century actors and actresses vs. 21st actors and actresses. Ginger was a perfect example of a perfect women. she never drank (her idea of alchohol was ice cream floats lol), she was beautiful, elegant and knew how to dance. On the other hand, linsey lohan (or however you spell it) ... ill just say that... im not saying we dont have good talent in this century, but you think hollywood could at least try to make talent as good as this? :'(
mrsGingerrogers619 6 months ago
The beauty of dancing back then was almost magical and never a dull moment...everytime I watch something like this I never feel like I could never dance like them..Nowadays all these strange shoulder foot movements moves make me feel out of place and aren't as light hearted as the dancing back then makes me feel.
MadameWit 6 months ago
I love those two little leaps Ginger does at the beginning! They make her look like she's gliding on air.
JAfan3993 7 months ago in playlist Astaire & Rogers
Mr.Astaire: he was the most elegant, charming gentleman to grace the screen.
I have all his films and watch them again and again. FA could dance on the head of a pin, so to speak...so accurate and so graceful.
Brilliant.
elecomob67whip 8 months ago 4
so light on their feet unlike "dancing with the has beens"
jmoonsuede 9 months ago 2
@mdshullaw52
yes i agree that these movies were, but the movies that theyre making now, well, are just not as good. :)
raidersSolja 11 months ago
@mdshullaw52
movies nowadays apeal to a worldwide audience, that is why they apear pretty basic without much thought, it has to relate to all different cultures....you should try watching a good indie movie.
raidersSolja 11 months ago
Absolutely Spectacular!!!! I wish I could have seen them dance live!
MrMoviefan30 1 year ago 3
This is by far the best dance act I know. There will never be a pair as good as Fred and Ginger. Rumour has it that they rehearsed for a week and that it took at many as 24 takes before Fred was content. By that time they both had blood in their shoes. In my opinion Ginger was one of the most beautiful women of the era. lovely face and a figure to die for. You can see that even after so much practising they are having great fun. I like Gene Kelly but Astaire is two cuts above him.
syncopeter 1 year ago 4
and they make it look so easy you tthink that you could do it too
SalsaAdam 1 year ago
@SalsaAdam I agree with you. HAHA Everyone sees it and thinks it can also. Looking seem so easy.
anapafemoso 10 months ago
This is the proof that most movies of nowadays are complete crap.
And now look at this! You'll never watch such amazing talents and beautiful movies like this again.
LadyInDaHouse88 1 year ago 2
The one person who dislikes this was no sense of artistry.
ponderings123 1 year ago 16
@ponderings123 they are really beautiful together....i love them! there will never be another fred!!! ever!
peanuts8 1 year ago 2
Did just what is supposed to do, I forgot all my cares. Thanks FA &GR!
hep2jive 1 year ago
Waltz . . . Swing . . . Tap . . . it's all included. How awesome they were!
doohap 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful! Fred and Ginger make me smile every time!
xed1968 1 year ago 3
I love these two.
Fred Astaire is best enjoyed in three ways- Solo, with Ginger, and with Bing. 8'D
KaizokuNoAnzu 1 year ago
Charming Dancers!!
nancyfloressantos 1 year ago
swing time is such a classic; a pair like fred and ginger is rare in film making and their ability to carry out such amazing scenes in single takes is even rarer. i find it sad that few people now a days realize the achievements of such classic stars and their films....if its in black and white people automatically pass it over for some multi-million epic with lots of action and digital editing :[
kasula17 1 year ago 3
@kasula17 I couldn't agree with you more. I'm so grateful to have these films to enjoy and cherish.. without them, I wouldn't have much respect or admiration for movies, at all.
--It doesn't get any better than the classics, and Fred/Ginger films are some of the best. ;)
Classic1940s 1 year ago
Beautiful.
"the "Waltz in Swing Time" which is considered to be the most virtuosic partnered routine ever committed to film by Astaire."
xoLevixo 1 year ago
@xoLevixo Wow a direct quote, do you have any thoughts of your own?
guidomith 1 year ago
@guidomith i meant to use a quote hence " " quotation marks.
xoLevixo 1 year ago
@guidomith i meant to use a quote hence " " quotation marks.
xoLevixo 1 year ago
What I love about this number was that it came exactly at the halfway point of "Swing Time-" it stands as the unofficial Act 1 finale. And it just soars as the romantic pinnacle of the story. Though a much more dramatic dance occurs later in the film, they are at the peak of their love affair here- just happily dancing in each others' arms (with Moore and Broderick watching them upstage left). And Ginger's Cuban ruffled dress is gorgeous. A beautiful one-take wonder.
mca1218 1 year ago
Terrific! I wish I could dance like that
Elvishswimmer 2 years ago
Splendide, Superbe, Incroyable ! Merci
chantaloumamannunu 2 years ago 2
are they together?????? love their dancing they just made another fan!
mikalika125 2 years ago
Fred and Ginger are, for us, the viewers, putting into action what romance is. Romance, deeper than romantic love, but a way of life.
vintagefan92 2 years ago 2
Movies/Film will never again have another duet like Fred/Ginger to define love and romance in terms of dance.
I watch Ginger and am enamored by the beauty of her body and the slenderness of her waist. I watch in sheer amazement as she her arches her spine and bends her back. And I now know why a 1/2 billion$, computer generated, 3D film pales in comparison
arandfan 2 years ago
Faulner quote, something like art should life your spirits and help you endure, these guys are artists par excellance. They always make me cry though. This one and "let yourself go" form Follow the Fleet are tied for my favorite but I'm glad we have all of them.
shunammite 2 years ago
I though this had been pulled! Glad to see it again.
followthefleet1 2 years ago 2
As with their other YouTube -posted video clip captioned "Tango Waltz," this is a fusion -- a waltz- Quick Step. Beautifully executed, breathtaking sprezzatura. They oft look like caryatids to adorn a Bentley or the prow of a luxury cruise ship.
JudgeJulieLit 2 years ago
@JudgeJulieLit : Fred's choreography is based upon..exactly what he described to Mr. Gordon before the dance at the Gordon Dance Studio..."a little bit of this and a little bit of that". For Fred this meant tap, ballroom, and a bit even of balle,t traditions. How he synthesizes it all was a process of searching with many frustrating days before a step or a dance movement coalesced; followed by hours and hours of "polishing". However described, it's the beginning of modern dance..and is timeless.
followthefleet1 2 years ago
not to mention quite a bit of tap!
alexwmurphy 2 years ago 2
As ever -- the god and goddess of dance! Mythic icons . . . like statuary enlivened into enchanted and enchanting, magical, manifest-destiny movement! Play on forever!
JudgeJulieLit 2 years ago 2
Ginger Rogers is wonderful, but she did no choreography for any of their movies. Mr. Astair, with Hermes Pan in this movie, did. She did dance that scene until her feet were bleeding. Both of them were professionals, both were incredible.
Aquarussell 2 years ago
Actually, Astair and Pan both ackowledge that she definitely contributed to the choreography. Although you are definitely right in that Astair and Pan almost always choreographed his movies. I just recently found out that Ginger didn't know how to tap dance or do certain moves but that she was so quick to learn that Astaire preferred dancing with her because she was so committed and professional. Interesting yes?
sexysadiesays 2 years ago 4
@sexysadiesays ...She did make contributions, though she was often off making her own films...and was rehearsed by Hermes Pan after the choreography was pretty much set by Astaire and Pan. Pan said she was a quick study, and learned fast....and that she was...unlike Fred's sister Adele...quite willing to practice hard, to meet Fred's perfectionist standards. Both Astaire and Pan testified to her professionalism. She was a tough minded young woman, who never complained. She just worked harder.
followthefleet1 1 year ago 4
Yes . . . he (/they) her Pygmalion, she a perfect Galatea.
JudgeJulieLit 2 years ago
wow
phaniemorrison 2 years ago
That was so gorgeous!
JerryLewisLover 2 years ago
Oh my, they are wonderful!!! Love them:)
annalovesfilm 2 years ago 2
GINGER LOOKS AWESOME
tcrownprince 2 years ago 5
Happy 110th birthday Fred
u rock
elvisnutkid 2 years ago 3
did just what it was supposed to: made me forget my cares!
hep2jive 2 years ago 6
such joy. And I want her dress.
blowtorchacurlyfry1 2 years ago 71
@blowtorchacurlyfry1 forget the dress, I want her dance moves! XD
frillsandflowers 8 months ago 3
This is one of their smoothest dances together, from what I consider their best movie as a team.
SamueLPowerS88 2 years ago 5
Three minutes of dancing without a single edit. No cuts. Wow.
stuffnuns 2 years ago 110
@stuffnuns
this is real quality!
FreakbeatTV 1 year ago
@stuffnuns YEs, Fred was a terror when it came to cuts. He was nazi about discipline and perfection -- especially within himself. He wanted all his first takes--especially within himself--to be the last take. He was a high-demand perfectionist that showed in his dancing. That is how he could dance for 3 minutes without a hitch. It was murder on Ginger, but she was equally up to the task.
And the director's had the good grace to NOT shake the camera during the scene's like they do insist today
capie44 5 months ago 2
@stuffnuns It's probably the first take, too. :]
Ollieshini 4 months ago
One word that perfectly describes Fred Astaire's dancing--MAGNIFICENT!! :)
wlbaz 3 years ago 5
He is magnificent, but remember as Ginger used to say, she was doing the same steps backwards and in heels.
carlosyamara 2 years ago 3
And in those lovely but cloudily enveloping and partly restricting dresses!
JudgeJulieLit 2 years ago 3
So true.
carlosyamara 2 years ago