Among the most beloved dancers in Europe during the first half of the 18th century was Marie Anne de Dupis, called Camargo, who was brilliant technically and daring; she is credited with shortening her skirt a few inches to allow audience members to better see and appreciate her intricate footwork. Marie Salle was also a great favorite and brought a new freedom to the dance through her expressive use of costume and masterful use of gestures.
Although theatrical dancing was occasionally imported from Europe to entertain the citizens of the colonies, no native-born dancer of note emerged in America until the late 18th century. The best known of these early American artists was John Durang, who made his debut in Philadelphia in 1785 and went on to found America's first dynasty of dancers.
Vernon (1887-1918) and Irene Castle (1893-1969) were a husband-and-wife team of ballroom dancers of the early 20th century. They were famous for developing and promoting dancing in the period of the First World War.
The Castles' greatest success was on Broadway, in Irving Berlin's debut musical Watch Your Step (1914). In this extravaganza, the couple refined and popularized the Foxtrot, which vaudeville comedian Harry Fox invented.
The Castles helped remove the stigma of vulgarity from close dancing. The Castles’ performances, often set to ragtime and jazz rhythms, also popularized African-American music among well-heeled whites.
The Bluebell Girls are a troupe of high-kicking girls in the Folies-Bergère tradition, established in the 1930s by an Anglo-Irish dancer, Margaret Kelly, who was herself known as Miss Bluebell (apparently from the color of her eyes). They began at the Folies-Bergère and still perform mainly in Paris, though many of the girls are British.
Although theatrical dancing was occasionally imported from Europe to entertain the citizens of the colonies, no native-born dancer of note emerged in America until the late 18th century. The best known of these early American artists was John Durang, who made his debut in Philadelphia in 1785 and went on to found America's first dynasty of dancers.
Vernon (1887-1918) and Irene Castle (1893-1969) were a husband-and-wife team of ballroom dancers of the early 20th century. They were famous for developing and promoting dancing in the period of the First World War.
The Castles' greatest success was on Broadway, in Irving Berlin's debut musical Watch Your Step (1914). In this extravaganza, the couple refined and popularized the Foxtrot, which vaudeville comedian Harry Fox invented.
The Castles helped remove the stigma of vulgarity from close dancing. The Castles’ performances, often set to ragtime and jazz rhythms, also popularized African-American music among well-heeled whites.
The Bluebell Girls are a troupe of high-kicking girls in the Folies-Bergère tradition, established in the 1930s by an Anglo-Irish dancer, Margaret Kelly, who was herself known as Miss Bluebell (apparently from the color of her eyes). They began at the Folies-Bergère and still perform mainly in Paris, though many of the girls are British.
Gregory Hines was a highly acclaimed American tap dancer, actor, and choreographer, born on February 14, 1946, in New York City. He started his career in entertainment at a young age. Alongside his brother Maurice, he performed as a tap dancing duo called "The Hines Kids." As he grew older, Hines became known for his solo performances, showcasing his exceptional skill, rhythm, and innovative approach to tap dance.
In addition to his success as a tap dancer, Gregory Hines also made a name for himself in the worlds of film and television. He appeared in a variety of movies, including The Cotton Club (1984), White Nights (1985), and Tap (1989), where he co-starred with fellow tap dancer Sammy Davis Jr. Hines earned critical acclaim for his performances, demonstrating not only his dancing prowess but also his acting abilities.
British dancer Benedict Devlin holds the record for the most heel clicks in 30 seconds in the traditional Irish dance style. He performed 191 on the set of Guinness World Records, in London, UK, on April 23, 2009. He was able to perform up to four clicks with his heels while both feet were midair.
Nepalese dance artiste, Bandana Nepal set a world record by dancing continuously for 126 hours in Kathmandu, Nepal. She started her effort on November 23, 2018 and reached the milestone over five days later on November 28.
Nevada state in the USA has the most out of work dancers.
Sources Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia © 1998 The Learning Company, Inc, Wikipedia
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