Some Say Fred Astaire And Ginger Roger's Best Routine Was From Their Last Movie Together

Mar 19, 2020 by apost team

Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire may have been the most well-known dance partners of all time. They performed together for countless routines but there was one special tap dance from "The Barkleys of Broadway" that some think was their best.

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers' first onscreen pairing was in 1933's Flying Down to Rio. It soon became apparent that Fred and Ginger had a talent for expressing a wide range of emotions through their dancing. They could tease a crowd, show an almost childlike exhilaration, and tell the story of a courtship and love affair. The pair of dancers had an onscreen chemistry that propelled them to fame in the 1930s. The dynamic dancing duo starred in 10 movies together according to IMDb, and their legacy lives on to this day.

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Fred and Ginger's dance moves are mesmerizing without having to rely on filters, special effects, or extra shoots. In the video below, a voiceover talks to Fred Astaire about how his last performance with Ginger Rogers was one of their best. It's easy to understand why. 

Fred and Ginger make tap dancing seem simple, but anyone who has ever taken tap dancing lessons can tell you that it is anything but easy. It requires strength, stamina, and balance. The pair tap dances across the stage before jumping and swaying their hips to the rhythm of the drums. The charismatic onscreen couple always seems to have a smile on their face, even when they are completing the most difficult maneuvers.

So, which performance did Fred Astaire think was the talented duo's best? You can watch the video and see for yourself.

Do you agree with Fred Astaire? Was this their best performance? Which movie starring Fred and Ginger was your all-time favorite? Tell us about it in the comments!