| Gene Kelly was a very multitalented performer, Actor, Singer,
Choreographer and best of all a Dancer. Graduated the University
of Pittsburgh (B.A.) and studied dance at his mothers dance
school. Kelly directed the Annual Cap and Gown Shows, appeared
in Musicals and movies and conducted his own dance school
until 1938 and served in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant in
World War II.
His choreography was very imaginative and creative. In some
scenes he would dance with a newspaper, a cartoon, his shadow,
Umbrellas etc. Kelly fused the best of Tap and Jazz with
strength and power. Gene Kelly's only screen competition
was Fred Astaire, however the two could not be compared.
Gene Kelly's brother 'Fred Kelly' who was a very talented and
accomplished dancer and choreographer as well. Fred taught
many famous people to dance and perform. Fred was the the
youngest of the "Five Kelly's." Louise Kelly Bailey
was Gene Kelly's sister.
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