Dancer Quote by Gene Kelly
“It fit into my scheme of things for many reasons. At the time it was true that male dancers were looked down upon, and it was true that a lot of the male dancers were effeminate. But what I was really trying to do was develop something that would be American.”
About This Quote
The speaker wanted to create an American style of dance, confronting gender stereotypes and cultural expectations of male dancers.
In simple terms: He aimed to craft a uniquely American dance form despite biases.
Key Takeaway
Challenge norms to innovate culturally.
Themes
culture
gender
art
innovation
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
inspirational
historical
When to use this quote
- theatre
- dance companies
- choreography workshops
- cultural festivals
Key Concepts
American identity
stereotype
artistic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How can art reshape cultural identity?
- What barriers exist for gender nonconforming artists?
A Different Perspective
May still face resistance from traditionalists.
![“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)
