Fred and Ginger are the screen’s most famous dancing partners, yet each had careers beforehand on the stage. Fred Austerlitz (1899-1987) of Omaha, Nebraska partnered with sister Adele (initially the more famous of the two) in vaudeville and on the stage in musicals such as, The Band Wagon, before signing with RKO. Fred was not…Continue Reading Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers: Elegance in Partnered Dance by Frank Cullen
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Fred Astaire: 1930s Iconic Dancer by David Soren
The University of Arizona has a considerable collection of Fred Astaire sheet music from his earliest days partnering with sister Adele Astaire through his golden period with RKO Pictures. Fred Astaire (May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was considered the most graceful partnered dancer in vaudeville, theater and movie history. He was not, as…Continue Reading Fred Astaire: 1930s Iconic Dancer by David Soren