Most memorable dance moments in musicals? — Page 2

As far as I know, Gower Champion had the curtain up to the knees until after the triple time steps and it has been used in pretty much every subsequent version that had a curtain.

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Watching the Turkey Lurkey Time video on YT, I can say that Donna McKechnie's little dance solo is amazing.

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Puttin on the Ritz

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"The Dance of Love and Death," i.e. when the blind countess and her gigolo dance, at near the end of Tommy Tune's "Grand Hotel"

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I can't believe no one has mentioned the Act 1 Finale of "Crazy for You" !!!! The most incredible choreography I've ever seen !!

And also, I simply adore "You Can't Stop the Beat " from Hairspray ! The energy and fun dancing of this number is simply fantastic !!

I thought GaD was too gay? I think the movie is a bit of an overblown mess but it has it's moments espcially when shown in widescreen--namely Vivian Blaine recreating her role (even if that new song Pet me Poppa is much worse than Bushell and a Peck) and it has Michael Kidd's wondrously athletic choreography fromt he stage version--like I said on page one the Crap Shoot ballet is perfect

I ahve to agree with Sarah Brown Eyes--when I saw Ragtime (the Vancouver company in 199 I only knew the one disc concept recording and so didn't even know the Sarah Brown Eyes moment was there. Brilliant stuff and I think Graciela Daniels did a lot of great "movement" throughout Ragtime particularly for the blacks.

And Sondheim--totally agreed re Grand Hotel. I saw the tour when I was 10 and from what I remember most about it was it felt like the show never stopped dancing--one thing to the next

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Methinks people confuse favourite dance numbers in shows with most memorable/iconic!

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Hot Honey Rag -- CHICAGO
Small House of Uncle Thomas -- THE KING AND I
Rich Man's Frug -- SWEET CHARITY
The Jellicle Ball -- CATS
One (Finale) -- A CHORUS LINE

While not inspired choreography I truly love the scene in Moulin Rouge when the Bohemians are outlining Spectacular, Spectacular -- I laughed every time I see it.

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Certainly the end of MARY POPPINS.

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Eric mentioned the Somewhere Ballet from WEST SIDE STORY. Seeing the original production on the night following its opening is one the indelible memories that I have. I recall the stunned silence at the end of the Sonmewhere Ballet, followed by a stampede of cheers. Perhaps what makes this ballet stand out, to me, is that it was more traditional in form than the rest of the very wonderful dances, Cool being another favorite.

Though not a musical on stage:


AiRotica from "All That Jazz"

Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell dancing to Begin The Beguine in Broadway Melody of 1940. It's simply electrifying.
(Ditto Too Darn Hot, totally disagree that there is anything wrong with the film version of Kate, though. I understand it was changed, and I believe it was for the better. To each his/her own, though! )

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