Best Dancer (movie, pretty, Sinatra, Fred Astaire)

[Renee22]

Who do you think was a better dancer
1. Fred Astaire
or
2. Gene Kelly?

ME: Gene Kelly

[gardener34]

Don't make me choose.... I would have to go with Fred for body style, he moved very elegantly. But Gene seemed more athletic in style.
Speaking of dancers, I just viewed the movie White Christmas over this weekend, man, that Vera ellen could dance.

[Lucky Lady123]

Gene Kelly was always tops on my list between him and Fred.

[Travel'r]

Gotta choose the guy who taught Sinatra how do dance-- and quite well!!
No doubt Fred = elegant, but no contest, IMO. See his choreography in Anchors Aweigh" with Jerry The Mouse (my favorite.)
And then there's this from "It's Always Fair Weather":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aus1PA5-SyI

[auntieannie68]

gene kelly--but my favorite was bill robinson(and arthur treacher(of the fish and chips fame)

[Bluesmama]

Ooh, that's a tough decision because both were such stupendous dancers. 'Guess I'll pick Gene Kelly since his style had a little more range.

[jfkIII]

I don't know...Mysty (down at The Ace of Clubs) is a pretty good dancer.

[lilypad]

Gene Kelly, not only for his fantastic style, ability and grace, but also put his personality into every move. Fred Astaire of course an elegant dancer, but to me, seemed to lack personality or much style.