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Fred Astraire's All-Time Best Solo Dances


When you think of the quintessential Fred Astaire musical routine, he's usually cheek to cheek with an elegant and graceful partner. But he was also an extraordinary tap dancer who amazed audiences with his solo performances in movie after movie. Using props, special effects and an unbridled imagination Fred Astaire established himself as Hollywood's number one dance man.

We're spotlighting four classic performances here ... please enjoy.

Blue Skies - 1946





"Putting On the Ritz"






The Barkleys of Broadway - 1949





"Shoes with Wings On"






Royal Wedding - 1951





"You're All the World to Me"






Royal Wedding - 1951





"Sunday Jumps"








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