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Fam if you don't know the Nicholas Brothers, YOU LAUCE The one in the 5 Heartbeats movie was married to Dorothy Dandridge. I got this pic framed in my living room
75 Years Ago, One of the Best Dance Routines Ever Was Filmed, Unrehearsed on the First Take
Fred Astaire said it was ‘the greatest dancing he had ever seen on film’. In a dance performance for the ages, the Nicholas Brothers, Fayard (1914–2006) and Harold (1921–2000), dazzled audiences with their acrobatic routine to Cab Calloway’s hit song, Jumpin’ Jive. Not only that, but the routine was unrehearsed and what you see was the first take! [source]
The performance was from the 1943 musical film, Stormy Weather. In 2001, Stormy Weather was selected for the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”
For a great summary of the Nicholas Brothers’ style and impact on dance, check out this NYT article.
75 Years Ago, One of the Best Dance Routines Ever Was Filmed, Unrehearsed on the First Take
75 Years Ago, One of the Best Dance Routines Ever Was Filmed, Unrehearsed on the First Take
Fred Astaire said it was ‘the greatest dancing he had ever seen on film’. In a dance performance for the ages, the Nicholas Brothers, Fayard (1914–2006) and Harold (1921–2000), dazzled audiences with their acrobatic routine to Cab Calloway’s hit song, Jumpin’ Jive. Not only that, but the routine was unrehearsed and what you see was the first take! [source]
The performance was from the 1943 musical film, Stormy Weather. In 2001, Stormy Weather was selected for the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”
For a great summary of the Nicholas Brothers’ style and impact on dance, check out this NYT article.
75 Years Ago, One of the Best Dance Routines Ever Was Filmed, Unrehearsed on the First Take
like "WTF!"
he wasn't ready
The Nicholas Brothers were & still the greatest dancers I've ever seen.
