gene kelly Flashcards
1
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what were gene kellys early influences
A
his mother - at a young age him , his brothers and his mother took over a dance school
he had an athletic childhood especially hockey and took inspo from this in his choreo
he also did gynastics
2
Q
gene kelly style
A
athletic vigorus movements
acrobatic
fierce tapping
quick change of pace
ballet , jaz and tap
made dance look natural
masculine to engage the general public
3
Q
gene kelly impact
A
had a lasting influence of musical films and the way dance was intergrated into the story line
he made it ok for men to be graceful
mixed dancing with animation and specail effects in film
