Wednesday Video Spotlight: Cyd Charisse tribute

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As we mourn the passing of the great movie dancer Cyd Charisse, here’s a chance to reflect on what made her such a fantastic talent. Not only was she a sultry, long-legged beauty, she could flat out dance.

This video tribute features some of the most memorable fleet-footed moments from her film career. All videos are from YouTube.

With Gene Kelly in “Singin’ in the Rain”:

Her famous silk scarf dance sequence with Kelly in “Singin’ in the Rain”:

Charisse and Fred Astaire in “The Band Wagon”:

In “Silk Stockings”:

Charisse and Astaire dance to “Fated to Be Mated” from “Silk Stockings”:

In “Meet Me in Las Vegas”:

-BAM



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What a great dancing video!

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