Most memorable dance moments in musicals?- Page 2

[theaterkid1015]

Posted: 5/2/07 at 8:19pm

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.

[Elphaba3]

Posted: 5/2/07 at 8:27pm

Michael Berresse's dance interlude in The Light in the Piazza.

[Raviolisun]

Posted: 5/2/07 at 8:28pm

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

Posted: 5/2/07 at 8:43pm

Turkey Lurkey for sure--i dunno how anyone could replace it successfully

[misschung]

Posted: 5/2/07 at 8:45pm

Puttin on the Ritz

[TechEverlasting]

Posted: 5/2/07 at 10:06pm

There's one moment that blows away all the others for me. It's in Ragtime when Coalhouse and the ghost of Sarah dance without touching each other after he sings "Sarah Brown Eyes".

It might not be incredible choreography, but it's incredible theater.

[sondheimboy2]

Posted: 5/2/07 at 10:20pm

"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"

[beyondblessed]

Posted: 5/2/07 at 11:33pm

I don't care what anyone says,

but the opening dance number from 'The Wedding Singer" was some truly kick butt choreography. I loved it.

People thought the show was crap, but that number was amazing and seriously threw the 80s right in your face.

Updated On: 5/2/07 at 11:33 PM

[Greekmusicalfan]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 4:33am

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 !!

[antonijan]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 4:47am

I am watching GAD right now as I type and so far, I enjoy the gospel song of the "Salvation Army" while preaching on the street about gaining salvation in heaven, the evils of gambling.....

as for a favorite dance moments in a musical....

My favorite is the Jellicle Ball from Cats! I also enjoy the pirouette done by Mr. Mephistopheles ?sp :P

Posted: 5/3/07 at 4:52am

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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[usmma2010]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 11:17am

the opening of 42nd Street
or Sit Down ur rocking the boat or havanna -guys and dolls

[WonderBoy]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 11:40am

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

[jewishboy]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 11:54am

Fred and Ginger doing "Never Gonna Dance" in the movie Swing Time. The dance is not cut once untill Rogers starts doing those amazing spins.

[Sant]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 12:21pm

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

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 1:25pm

"You Can't Stop The Beat"- HAIRSPRAY
"C'mon Everybody"- ALL SHOOK UP
"Its Your Wedding Day"- THE WEDDING SINGER
"42nd Street"- 42ND STREET
"One [Finale]"- A CHORUS LINE

[RadiGal2]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 1:29pm

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.

[Wildcard]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 1:58pm

Here are the ones I find most memorable:

Electricity - Billy Elliot
Ballet - Carousel
Hot Honey Rag - Chicago
Simply Irresistable - Contact
I Got Rhythm - Crazy for You
Buenos Aires - Evita
American Dream - Miss Saigon
The Jet Song - West Side Story
America - West Side Story
The Dance at the Gym - West Side Story
Cool - West Side Story
Which Way's The Party - Wicked (memorable for the wrong reason)

Updated On: 5/3/07 at 01:58 PM

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 2:02pm

Certainly the end of MARY POPPINS.

[Smartful Dodger]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 3:14pm

The blackout number from IN THE HEIGHTS. Breathless!

Posted: 5/3/07 at 3:34pm

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.

[My Strongest Suit]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 3:36pm

"Step in Time" - Mary Poppins
"I hope I get it" (the really big music part in the beginning after "5,6,7,8!) - A Chorus Line
"Cool" - West Side Story
"One (finale)" - A Chorus Line (i almost forgot that one) :)
"America" - West Side Story

[singingbackup]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 3:41pm

Though not a musical on stage:


AiRotica from "All That Jazz"

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 6:43pm

"Shall We Dance?"--The King and I
"Step in Time"--Mary Poppins
All of Bring in Da' Noise, Bring in Da' Funk

[Miss.Vanessi]

Posted: 5/3/07 at 7:41pm

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! )