Fred Astaire Quotes | Beyond Motive

Fred Astaire was an American actor, dancer, and singer renowned for his innovative and elegant dance performances. His work in films, including classic musicals with Ginger Rogers, set new standards for dance on screen. Astaire's contributions to entertainment and his influence on dance and film have made him an iconic figure in Hollywood history.

"The higher up you go, the more mistakes you are allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough of them, it's considered to be your style."

Mistake, Mistakes, Right, Style

"I have no desire to prove anything by dancing. I have never used it as an outlet or a means of expressing myself. I just dance. I just put my feet in the air and move them around."

Dance, Dancing, Desire, Feet

"I just put my feet in the air and move them around."

Feet,

"This search for what you want is like tracking something that doesn't want to be tracked. It takes time to get a dance right, to create something memorable."

Time, Dance, Right, Want