Who is the best Dancer of the world of All Time?????

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   Kmadhavposted 15 years ago

   Bobby Brown or Usher or Michael Jackson?
   
   Give your opinions..........

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      Miss Mposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Duh, Michael jackson! He got 8 grammys!

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         Uninvited Writerposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         He didn't get Grammys for his dancing...

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      Lady_Eposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      It has to be Michael Jackson.  When he dances, its mesmerizing.
      Usher and Timberlake take their dance moves from MJackson.
      
      As for the ladies (permit me). It will be between Beyonce, JLo and Ciara.

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      111ooooo111posted 15 years agoin reply to this

      its Shakira

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      mjdkingposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      mj is the greatest of all purely genius

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      Sophia Angeliqueposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Margot Fonteyn

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      Obscure_Treasuresposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Michael jackson! without any doubt....i think it shld nt be a doubt to any1 else aswell....

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   thranaxposted 15 years ago

   What kind of dancer?
   Step
   Clog
   Line
   Hip Hop
   Lap
   
   Its very broad if you think about it.
   
   ~thranax~

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   Enelle Lambposted 15 years ago

   If I have to choose between the three, I would say Michael Jackson - however, if I could choose anyone, I would choose Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire

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   Leta Sposted 15 years ago

   None of those!  Pavlova...the ballerina.  The inspiration for my perfume. 

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   earnestshubposted 15 years ago

   Michael Jackson is my pick.

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      Originposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Same here, that guy could move!

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   Marisa Wrightposted 15 years ago

   Michael Jackson had the potential to be one of the greatest, but he took a wrong turn when he started to believe his own myth and thought he could do it all alone, without the help of expert choreographers and dance teachers.
   
   Gene Kelly for mine.

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   soni2006posted 15 years ago

   Michael Jackson.

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      Kmadhavposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Michael Jackson the God of Dancing,,,,,,,

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   Zsuzsy Beeposted 15 years ago

   I'm totally with Marisa on this one Gene Kelly was by far the best.

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   \Brenda Scullyposted 15 years ago

   Michael Jackson

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    andromidaposted 15 years ago

    I haven't seen any better dancer than Michael Jackson.

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    lafentyposted 15 years ago

    I find it hard to believe that Michael Jackson is dominating this hub.  Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, any of the women from that era.  Come on guys!!

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    Teresa McGurkposted 15 years ago

    Ginger Rogers.

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       ralwusposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       So true, she did every thing Fred did, only backwards.

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    Pete Maidaposted 15 years ago

    MJ was great.  I've never seen anyone create moves the way that he did.  I guess he would have to be number one, but Gene Kelly was also super.  He also had a lot of physically challenging moves in his dancing.

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    newcash101posted 15 years ago

    MC Hammer

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    frogdroppingposted 15 years ago

    I'm with Lita. Anna - I was raised on ballet. As for random any other kind ... I'm pretty hot on the dance floor. I can shake my green booty with the best of 'em

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    Ladybird33posted 15 years ago

    Michael Jackson changed the world of dancing with the moonwalk but I don't know if he is the best dancer...He is no doubt a legend for his singing and dancing.  Anyway, I can't decide, great question though!

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       CBR68posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       IM ABOUT 42 AND I WAS  PRACTICING THE MOONWALK AS FAR BACK AS 1981 AND I DIDNT SEE MICHAEL JACKSON DO THE MOONWALK UNTIL MARCH OF 83.  JAMES BROWN WAS THE FIRST TO PERFECT THE MOONWALK GOING IN A  FORWARD DIRECTION  WHICH HE CALLED THE CAMEL WALK  WHICH WAS INVENTED BY HIM  IN 1967. AND BEFORE THAT HE DID A REVERSE MOONWALK  WHILE HE WAS TWISTING HIS LEGS AT THE SAME TIME ON THE TAMI SHOW IN 1964 AT THE END OF THE SONG( OUT OF SIGHT).

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    Marisa Wrightposted 15 years ago

    Many young people seem to have little or no exposure to history these days.  Michael Jackson is probably as far back as they go...

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    Iðunnposted 15 years ago

    possibly Julio Bocca of Argentina - ballet.

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       Leta Sposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Are you a ballet dancer, Iounn?

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          Iðunnposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          no, but I'm quite fond of most forms of dance, including ballet.  I'm also rather fond of opera, however I am not an opera singer either.

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             Leta Sposted 15 years agoin reply to this

             You seriously look like a dancer in your photograph.  Guess that's why I asked, lol.

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                Iðunnposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                ah, thanks.  I'm just another old lady.  someday, my dream is to be an old bingo lady who gets mad when someone else bingoes.  we all have our dreams.

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    CORBETTLEEposted 15 years ago

    I personally believe that Michael Jackson is or was the best dancer ever.
    I don't know if he was guilty of any crime but he was a great talent.

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    getpaidtopostposted 15 years ago

    Fred Astaire is the best ive seen but Michael Jackson comes a close second.

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    C.S.Alexisposted 15 years ago

    Fred and Michael take the cake but Michael's energy and modern moves....I would give it to him hands down!

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    Uninvited Writerposted 15 years ago

    Bob Fosse...who Michael got a lot of his moves from.
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUlEBhGgEe0
    
    Also would add Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Twyla Tharp, Toni Basel...

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    nicompposted 15 years ago

    Bill Clinton, undoubtedly
    
    Obama is coming up fast, but Clinton danced his way out of innumerable lies and prevarications.

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       anime_nanetposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Republican mate?

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    Drew Breezzyposted 15 years ago

    Michael Jackson R.I.P.

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    watdahellposted 15 years ago

    michael jackson

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    spiderpamposted 15 years ago

    Any Ballerina!

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    lrohnerposted 15 years ago

    Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Gene Kelly -- you just can't beat them.

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    Research Analystposted 15 years ago

    I would have to say Chris Brown is a famous R&B singer and great dancer as well as Omarion Grandberry who used to be a member of B2K, both are very talented and got their moves and inspiration from the late Micheal Jackson.

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    ana2694posted 15 years ago

    ,,....i would say its MICHAEL JACKSON...no doubt about it...

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    Karina S.posted 15 years ago

    I would have to say Russian balerina Anna Pavlova

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    PrettyPantherposted 15 years ago

    Contenders:
    Mikhail Baryshnikov
    Anna Pavlova
    Michael Jackson
    Fred Astaire
    
    Can't pick just one!

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    AnythingArtzyposted 15 years ago

    Definitely Mikail Barishnikov

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    yenajeonposted 15 years ago

    Best female dancer: Shakira
    Best male dancer: Mikhail Barishnikov
    
    Dancing is such a beautiful thing...

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    Paradise7posted 15 years ago

    Rudolph Nereyev (my spelling is atrocious!)

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       mega1posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I agree - about Nureyev (not your spelling!)
       
       but also Alvin Ailey

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    Paradise7posted 15 years ago

    Also Patrick Swayze!

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    Shadesbreathposted 15 years ago

    Domenico da Piacenza or someone of that sort. Maybe some Dionysian even further back.
    
    Michale Jackson was a pop choreographer of great energy and a fun guy to watch move, but I don't recall ever reading that he was a great student of the art of dance and, ultimately, "the best dancer of the world of all time." I'd say that the likes of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and those sorts are rather the same sort of popular culture icons for their era.

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    CBR68posted 15 years ago

    EVERY BODY ON THIS SITE SO FAR SAY MIKE OR FRED ASTAIR WAS THE ALL TIME GREATEST DANCER BUT JAMES BROWN WAS LEFT OUT. IN 2007 BET PUT JAMES BROWN FIRST PLACE. I SAY  JAMES BROWN AND MIKE WAS NECK TO NECK IF JAMES WASNT BETTER. JAMES BROWN PERFECTED THE MOONWALK
    GOING IN A FORWARD DIRECTION WHILE MAKING HIS LEGS LOOK LIKE YHEY WERE GOING BACKWARDS ALSO JAMES BROWN DID THE ROBOT BEFORE MIKE DID HIS FIRST ROBOT. IF YOU DONT BELIEVE ME GO TO(VIDEO) JAMES BROWN 1973 GOOD FOOT AND LOOK FOR HIM TO HAVE ON A BLACK HAT AND A BLACK OUTFIT

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    thilinagamageposted 15 years ago

    The answer is Michael Jackson

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    skmania1posted 15 years ago

    Simply Micheal jackson..

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    Christeneposted 15 years ago

    Of all time? Not sure.
    
    Currently: Wade Robson

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    optimus grimlockposted 15 years ago

    me cuz I buss a move like errry day!!!! fred astaire, michal berishnicough,gregory hines,fazon glover and micheal jackson

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    tobey100posted 15 years ago

    I vote Gene Kelly.

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    Pauladance.co.ukposted 15 years ago

    Brian Watson and Carmen, World Latin Champions for six years, undefeated.  Rumba is an actual dance, what MJ does is not, and he can (and is) often copied.  Try copying Brian and Carmen!

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       calacoeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Sorry but who are you???????
       
       Read your credentials.
       
       PHD in acupuncture, keep to what your good at pricks.
       
       Sorry but your a wanna be dancer who never made it.

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    zampanoposted 15 years ago

    First let me express my joy on noticing that Lady Sorensen is back to these forums.
    Otherwise :
    Have you ever heard about Rudolf Nureev ?
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7ciCTHa89w
    
    might look a bit "sissy" but there's something universal about that. It reminds me of "grace" which was the object of a recent thread.

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    NA the greatposted 14 years ago

    Micheal Jackson of course. his feet movement was extraneously extravangant that is unmatchable

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    travelespressoposted 14 years ago

    My picks of the best dancer of all time:
    Best female Anna Pavlova
    
    Best male - Rudolf Nureyve

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    thirdmilleniumposted 14 years ago

    Peter Sellers?
    

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    jdaviswritesposted 14 years ago

    me.

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    mega1posted 14 years ago

    wow - you can't just choose one - so many different dances so many different dancers -
    
    personal favorites:  Nijinsky, Nureyev, Plysetskaya, Barishnikov, Fonteyn, Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey, Bo Jangles, Martha Graham, Katherine Dunham, Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, Cyd Charisse, Gene Kelley, Gregory Hines, Sammy Davis Jr. - could go on and on, forgotten names of more than I remember 
    
    great tango dancers too - Nestor Ray - and many others
    
    to ask for one best - that's impossible to answer!

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    LoveMeterposted 14 years ago

    Mj Da Bext

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