Better woman Quote by Gene Kelly
“I think dancing is a man's game and if he does it well he does it better than a woman.”
About This Quote
Dancing is portrayed as a masculine activity, implying men excel over women when performed well.
In simple terms: Dancing seen as a man's game, better when a man does it.
Key Takeaway
Challenge gender stereotypes in dance.
Themes
gender
performance
stereotypes
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
social
cultural
When to use this quote
- dance studios
- media representation
- sports
- education
Key Concepts
masculinity
cultural norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What impact does this view have on female dancers?
- How can we promote equality in artistic expression?
A Different Perspective
Overlooks women's achievements in dance.
![“He [Gene Kelly] once told me dancing was a man's game, as much of a sport as baseball itself. And he made us believe that. He changed our minds and suddenly, all of America wanted to dance just like Gene Kelly.” quote by Liza Minnelli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9dd/liza-minnelli-7777_america_he-gene-kelly-once-told-me-dancing-was-a_2870761.jpg)
![“[while dancing] The man who was supposed to be her new partner had taken the caller’s final instruction to extremes. From the way Adam’s mouth was locked against Kitty’s he seemed to be anticipating not a temporary split but a lengthy separation. More of a French Fancy than a farmer’s fancy…” quote by Christine Stovell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9e1/christine-stovell-42072_contemporary-romance_while-dancing-the-man-who-was-supposed-t_3065947.jpg)
![“The only thing is that ordinarily when I do dance with [women] they think I am suddenly going to throw them over a table or twist them all around. All I want to do is one-two, one-two-three - a simple fox trot. But they're shaking with anticipation at the thought that I'm about to whip them around…” quote by Gene Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/073/gene-kelly-11878_anticipation_the-only-thing-is-that-ordinarily-when-i_44100.jpg)
