There's alot of reasons as to why I admire dance scenes in old and especially newer movies, they fit into that spirited, enjoyment style.
I love seeing anyone dance, I love it's graceful movements and adds a layer of action.
Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Vera Ellen, Ann Miller, and much much more appreciated actors and actresses are big influences of mine, not because I want to dance just like them, I suck at dancing, but I love their artistic ability to just move in energetic and original fun ways, this scene from Three Little Words (1950) looks gorgeous. That's another thing, I don't mind B&W musicals, but technicolor is even better and full of more personality.
Whenever I watch any group of characters dance, I really glance through the timing and motion, the instrumentals in these also make the scenes alot more fun.
Just like animation, I can state what principles are used in these dance scenes, these people have lively energy in their soul, and so does most iconic cartoon characters.
It tends to have alot of timing and motion, making it easy to focus.
As well as exaggeration, which is my favorite of the principles.
I look into random clips myself by going onto Youtube playlists even though I didn't watch the feature film it was taken place. For example, I adored Ann Miller's Too Darn Hot segment. It would've been impossible for me to react to something like this if it weren't for good ol' YouTube. It's a great place to watch some classic clips for less than 5 minutes.
In this scene, Ann Miller strikes the screen with her pink glamorous outfit and swings her fan from time to time. It's such a beautiful scene in particular and if your wondering which movie it is, it's Kiss Me Kate (1953).
I would like to acknowledge about my other top favorite artistry and that's traditional 2D animation, do you ever see animated characters dance like real people do? Not a ton, but some can.
In most cases, it's what I'm striving for.
I love the appeal of animation like this.
The truth is I heard that Disney is bringing back 2D animation.
This is great news honestly, and it might be a comeback rise to Disney as a whole. While I do like the 3D animated films, they honestly have had countless sequels, and more complexity to them, now like I was saying, not bad at all in the slightest, but I'm definitely impressed that people are still caring about that good vibe and nostalgia in older Disney films, like I do. This also reminds me of other modern films this decade like Looney Tunes The Day The Earth Blew Up which was a masterpiece.
Anyways I'm back talking about dancing!
In rare scenarios, there has got to be a scene, that looks impossible to do, but is so gratifying, it's honestly alot of hard-work and professionalism to pull it off, this is from one of my favorite films recently, Hellzapoppin' (1941) as I previously written a small review on it, this is by far the most iconic part of the film, and I can definitely see why.
You don't get this much exaggeration and wild energy anymore, this stuff really interests me immediately, it's distracting yet, the second or few times I watch parts like this again, it's so smooth and pleasing.
Finally to end it off, here's a perfect example of studying the basics of good dancing. This is from the movie, Me And My Gal (1942) starring Judy Garland and Gene Kelly, 2 incredible and truly legendary people.
1 - Walk
This type of walk I could say has been done in almost every musical stage performance, it's genuinely flawless, and quite a cycle.
2 - Tone
The scene now focuses more on both Judy and Gene, that's only because it's matter of the staging principle.
3 - Flow and Posing
Now Judy and Gene take off their hats, this gives the entire performance more personality.
And there you have it. Here's the full video for a better view and experience.
I'll definitely be able to talk more about dance scenes I enjoy in old movies.
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