1. Gene Kelly 8/23/1912-2/2/1996

2. 3. -actor
-dancer
-choreographer
-singer
-film director
-producer
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
~ Its Always Fair Weather- 1955
7. Anchors Aweigh -1945
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
9. AnAmerican InParis- 1951
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: Ive 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 OConnor 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
13. Its Always Fair Weather- 1955
14. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1InfoCfipM
15. The Movement
Moves with smoothness
Moves with grace
Moves with power and strength
Moves side to side using his space
16. Uses big movements
Uses very athletic movements
Every tap step is rhythmatic and many crescendos are evident
Creative
17. What made Gene Kelly so great?
18. his great style of dance
19. his likeable demeanor on and off screen
20. a man with many talents
21. shows grace, rhythm, smoothness and strength in his dancing
22. believed in his career and gave it all he got
23. 24. Credits:
Cornett, Claudia E. Creating Meaning. 4th ed. Boston, Ma. 2011
Bibliography: Gene Kelly. Answers.com. 2011
Filmsite Movie Review. Filmsite.org. 2010
You Tube- Broadcast Yourself. Youtube.com 2011