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“I wanted to invent some kind of American dance that was danced to the music that I grew up on: Cole Porter and Rodgers and Hart and Irving Berlin. So I evolved a style that certainly didn't catch on right away - but I had some good mentors in New York who encouraged me.”

Quote by Gene Kelly

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Gene Kelly, an American dancer, actor, and director, was born on August 23, 1912, and passed away on February 2, 1996. He is renowned for his unique dance style and film performances, and is considered one of the most influential dancers in the history of cinema. more

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