A twenty-eight second dance break with Cyd Charisse and friend. | The Judy Garland Experience

In this interview from the TCM archives, Star of the Month Cyd Charisse explains the filming of the legendary "Broadway Melody" dance sequence in SINGIN' IN THE RAIN ('52). | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Star of the Month Cyd Charisse and Fred Astaire are breathtaking in the sublime 'Dancing in the Dark' sequence in Vincent Minnelli's THE BAND WAGON. This film was the first pairing of the two stars and choreographer Michael Kidd's first major motion picture. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Gene Kelly designed his dance routines with Cyd Charisse in a way that minimized the noticeable height difference between them. To achieve this, he ensured that they rarely stood upright side by side, often bending toward or away from each other during their performances. Watch SINGIN' IN THE RAIN('52) Sunday at 9:30p ET on FMC!💃 | FMC

Favorite Cyd Charisse dance move? #SinginInTheRain #CydCharisse #GeneKelly | Classic Movie Hub

...it would be to dance like Cyd Charisse, my favorite female dancer of all time! ⁣ In this sensational scene, she’s partnered by John Brascia, Liliane Montevecchi (a Folies Bergère star!) with fantastic choreography by the legendary Hermes Pan. The dance is musically narrated by Sammy Davis Jr., and it’s from the film Meet Me in Las Vegas,1956. ⁣ I collect Hollywood memorabilia from my favorite stars, and I have a few of Cyd Charisse’s personal things: a Bob Mackie dress, a coat with her name e