James Cagney could hoof! Rent a vid of Yankee Doodle Dandy! Or Footlight Parade.
I heard once that standup comedy was Steve Martin’s second choice – he’s actually a frustrated song-and-dance man, and he shows his stuff in Pennies from Heaven.
OK, I’ll spot you Hines and Flatley. But I never cared for ballet, so I can’t confirm Baryshnikov.
I’ve actually seen Cagney in Footlight Parade, and he COULD hoof. I’ll grant you that one. I’ve seen Pennies from Heaven , but it was so awful my mind has graciously crunched it into so much irredeemable mental leaf litter.
SO did Cristopher Walken. :eek: It was so weird to see him sing and dance afterall of his spooky performaces.
On the distaff side, I want Drew Barrymore, Eliza Dushku, and Kirsten Dunst. Naked. Can they dance? Who knows? Who cares?
(Actually, Dunst did a pretty convincing tap number in Drop Dead Gorgeous.)
Well, Louise Brooks, of course, who danced with Denishawn before getting into the movies.
Naked? Well, it isn’t necessary, but I wouldn’t object. (Neither would she, probably.)
Using the time machine again, I give you Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera.
I’ll confirm Baryshnikov, but Flatley is a hack. Colin Dunne is a much better dancer. For that matter Riverdance would be very interesting ti see performed naked. But I’d want Colin and Jean Butler as lead dancers.
OK, Here’s Cynthia Rhodes (at left) in one of her many clothed appearance.
Yeah, she is undoubtedly a good dancer. As for the nudity thing – hell a thong and pasties works for me, girl!
OK, Brainglutton, go back and read the post I put up at 10:06 on the 27th. If they can’t dance, they’re out. If I’m willing to toss Vida freaking Guerra on grounds of no dance, I’m hardly likely to let your crew in.
Now, as for Drew Barrymore, IIRC she did a hot striptease number in Charlie’s Angel’s Full Throttle so I will allow her in on a provisional basis. I don’t remember the dance well enough to know if there was any actual skill required, or if it was one of those dance-like montages I mentioned earlier.
There is no evidence for or against Eliza Dushku at this moment, so she’s out. And I’ll accept your evidence on Dunst in Drop Dead Gorgeous provisionally.
Point taken! She does the charleston! Apparently, she’s not a shy girl either.
I have found evidence for Cynthia Rhodes. From contender to “top contender” AFAIC. It’s the “Manhunt” dance scene from Flashdance so I’m not sure if it’s safe for work or not. I’ll just leave it as is and you can decide for yourselves. No nudity, much sexy dancing.
I’ve got some strong supporting evidence for Gwen Verdon and also for Debi Allen.
Well past her prime. Musta been somethin’ else, back in the day.
Ben Vereen, about the time he was in “Pippin”. All that talent and what an ass on that man. Yeeowzah!
That’s not Louise Brooks! (I know Google says it is.) This is the face I’m always on about. Here’s an example of Brooks in dance pose, though not exactly dancing.
Found a nude dance pose too, which I assume I shouldn’t link to. But I think her qualifications for the team are indisputable.
Thirded. That commercial was by Stan Freberg, by the way, and is on his boxed set. I got to see Ann Miller live on Broadway about a dozen years after that commercial was shot, and she was still hot and amazing.
I wonder how Little Egypt would do.