4. GENE KELLY - Was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Went to University of Pittsburgh - Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and later enrolled at University of Pittsburgh Law School - Remained a dance teacher while in school later dropping out of law school and pursued his dancing career
5. A very high energetic, likeable man was well known for his athletic style of dance Loved what he brought to the world of dance as well as to the big screen
6. Four Works that Gene Kelly is well known for: ~ Anchors Aweigh- 1945 ~An American In Paris- 1951 ~ Singin’ In The Rain- 1952 ~ It’s Always Fair Weather- 1955
8. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kaNiAQyxf4 BESTElements in Dance: -Body: Locomotor and nonlocomotor movements -Energy: smooth yet sharp movements that are sustained and graceful -Space: level changes and directions -Time: accents with feet and emphasis in rhythms
10. Roles: Actor-Choreographer-Dancer Plot: Jerry Mulligan (Gene Kelly) a World War II Veteran sets off to Paris to try to make a reputation as a painter and in the midst of it falls in-love. Music: “I’ve Got Rhythm” and “Our Love is Here to Stay” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlvzGT1Ta2w
11. Singin’ In The Rain- 1952 Co-stars: Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds Well known scenes: ~”Good Mornin’” ~”Moses Supposes” ~”Singin’ In The Rain”
12. *Upbeat *Fun to watch *Makes you want to sing and dance along *Memorable *Dance made to look easy and enjoyable Singin’ In the Rain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1ZYhVpdXbQ