Just before he died, he was guesting on "Will & Grace." My wife & I were in the audience and after one of the takes, he began a routine of tap for about 4 minutes. I saw him tapping live. One of the highlights of my life was watching him dance. When he was done, more than a couple of people in the audience were crying at this show, myself included. He died not long after.
@iramassey25704 жыл бұрын
Warren Boule amazing 😭😭❤️❤️❤️
@akb77094 жыл бұрын
Thank you Warren for that story.
@wylier4 жыл бұрын
Great story. I also saw him live, in a broadway show called "Sophisticated Ladies".
@pattipriest4 жыл бұрын
He was a giant in the dance world. Wonderful mentor to young dancers, generous with sharing his knowledge and talent. He is sooooo missed.
@dianewentz94004 жыл бұрын
Warren Boule: From fall of 1999 to 2005, I lived about 2 blocks away from a tap dance studio. Most of those summers, until he passed away, the studio had a workshop (or something) for its students (and anyone else who could cough up the fees) where Gregory Hines was the featured guest dancer/teacher. I rode the bus, so every afternoon I had hopes that, as I walked by that studio, I might catch a glimpse of him. (Never did, but oh well..)
@scooteragnew92483 жыл бұрын
My Mom told me a story of seeing him in a restaurant in NYC. She said hi to him and told him how much she enjoyed his dancing. He stood up from his table, talked to her for a bit and introduced her to his father. I always remember that when I see clips of him.
@karenreardon53987 ай бұрын
I am 69 years old and familiar with all the greatest tap dancers in the world. Gregory Hines is still my favorite to watch. So sorely missed.❤😢.
@bethcoddington2150 Жыл бұрын
We lost one of the greatest before his time. I still love to go back and watch his performances from time to time.
@clarksonoxlade2276 Жыл бұрын
True
@gayletyson1079 Жыл бұрын
@@clarksonoxlade2276 I loved loved loved him.
@TheDellaniOakes3 жыл бұрын
It's always fascinated me that he can move around like that, and we never see a camera in the mirrors. The entire scene is simply fabulous.
@nonozebra4196 Жыл бұрын
Smart thinking about the camera
@berta7019 Жыл бұрын
THE KING OF TAP! RIP KING. A HIGH PRIESTESS (NOT) BILLY JOEL SAID: "ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG" THE REASON FOR THIS ALMIGHTY GOD, CREATED INTERNAL HUM OF THE UNIVERSE, LOVE'S MUSIC 🎶 If there is a heaven rock and roll band, they have one hell of a band ☮️
@bassavino Жыл бұрын
@@nonozebra4196 the camera work for all the dance scenes is amazing. Some guy, or gal, is dancing with that camera, partnering the onscreen dancers. He centers them and burnishes the fluidity of their dancing. Just amazing.
@philippestrickler3461 Жыл бұрын
Amazing performance by GREGORY HINES and a GREAT MOVIE. Never Forgotten .
@portialashea6 жыл бұрын
Gregory Hines dancing genius... I was such a fan he is missed.
@motownbaby61462 жыл бұрын
Jaw drop 3:03 😲
@nhmooytis70582 жыл бұрын
RIP Mr Hines. What style!
@mikkiismyname8 ай бұрын
I'm so overjoyed to watch White Nights again after purchasing a copy for my dvd collection and it's so nice to have this favorite part of the movie uploaded on YT. You'll never be forgotten Gregory Hines. ♥
@alecaquino43062 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal talent! We lost him too soon :(
@aprilking110510 жыл бұрын
That is really impressive how he can dance. It is a shame that he isn't with us anymore. RIP Gregory
@bfr74vz808 жыл бұрын
I never get tired of watching this performance. Gregory to me was the greatest tap dancer ever
@ddivincenzo18 жыл бұрын
+Bfr74vz My grandmother saw him years ago in "Jelly's Last Jam". She loved it.
@lindaloftin17317 жыл бұрын
You are right. His moves were amazing.
@chillvibes58057 жыл бұрын
your soo right he was a master and my hero when I tap I always think of him :)
@00tonytone7 жыл бұрын
Bfr74vz I don't know of any other tap dancer
@hazelchief-rabbit59036 жыл бұрын
Tony Micel really? What about Sammy Davis Jr, Gene Kelly, Bill Robinson, Fred Astaire, The Nicholas brothers and all the other greats before him?
@CitySkin0913 жыл бұрын
Taylor Hackford really captured lightning in a bottle with this scene. R.I.P. Gregory Hines.
@based_prophet10 ай бұрын
Mite
@patriciaegan81496 жыл бұрын
You know what's so cool about tap dancing? It's filled with so much free style and self creation, while keeping a tapping beat. Tap dance will always be in my top five! Great dancing!
@stevicus9183 жыл бұрын
I have probably watched this movie 50 times. Mostly for this dance sequence. The music, called "Tap" , is by David Foster. In any decade eighty's music is still excellent.
@MrRevphil2 ай бұрын
actually titled "tapDance"
@Michellelovesanimals Жыл бұрын
When I was a kid ( Turned 70 today ) I loved to watch Hines, Hines and Dad tap on TV. Took tap as a kid but never got good. I loved to watch Gregory dance. I was shocked when he passed. 💔 He was so great !!! ❤
@nancypiccirillo4054 жыл бұрын
A true talent. May he rest in peace. I envision him dancing in heaven with a smile on his face as he loved to dance. RIP
@gerardconsidinejr.28025 жыл бұрын
What a great talent that left us way too early and he was just fantastic alongside Billy Crystal in the movie running scared. If you haven’t seen it go get it right now hilarious !
@jbbe25 жыл бұрын
Yes it was a funny movie
@gregorychampion48433 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite movies !!
@stephenjacques554 Жыл бұрын
Tap dancers are truly athletes and this man is one of the best, died way too young won't be another Gregory for a long time. Was lucky enough to see him live, what a show. SJ Sending my love and prayers always for family and friends and all.
@kisslena Жыл бұрын
He was a singularity. Imitated but never duplicated. His tap dancing brought you in to him. The beat the moment the movement. Gregory Hines was very extraordinary. RIP🕊️
@debr25776 жыл бұрын
He knew more than just tape he heard and understood the music. Bravo.
@junecolohan7306 Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best movies I watch it as many times as I can
@charlesmarion20322 жыл бұрын
One of my biggest inspirations and I'm a drummer. I learned how to truly hear music from his dancing.
@prometheus23c5 жыл бұрын
As a percussionist I am so amazed and inspired by this man's ability and talent to make music with his dancing.
@marcusgonzalez51344 жыл бұрын
He was a very nice man, he actually stopped what he was doing and gave my ex girlfriend an autograph
@jamesthorn96143 жыл бұрын
It is sad how good people and talented. Are always taken early in life. RIP! Mr Hines
@Tovek Жыл бұрын
Umm.. wth? That is not even remotely true lol. All throughout history and today are greats and legends abound that lived a full and fruitful life.
@NeilFiertel5 жыл бұрын
A great artist died young. I was astonished by his dancing in Cotton Club newly released with more of his artistry in it.
@k.stacey738910 ай бұрын
Everybody thinks this is a Baryshnikov movie. And while his own insane talent is indisputable, Hines was crushing it on stage since he was practically a toddler, well before Mikhail was even born. The man has serious skills and was taken from us far too soon. 😔
@cajafresca9 жыл бұрын
that energy! and he makes this looks so natural and fluid
@stansgirl4ever6 жыл бұрын
He does!!!
@95garyl3 жыл бұрын
It was natural for natural talent
@jeannieharmon6283 жыл бұрын
he was the best! remember seeing him perform with his family. miss his talent
@unicornmadness62863 жыл бұрын
That's because he had been doing it since he was like 4 years old with his brother.
@gabrielperez35213 жыл бұрын
Hola
@AlanaGurl11 жыл бұрын
What a cutie he was! I still remember him in "waiting to exhale". R.I.P to a talented man
@dabear24384 жыл бұрын
Fantastic movie... BRILLIANT dancing!
@kiwilerner2 жыл бұрын
It's almost banal to call Hines's work here stellar. Just astonishing, and his acting performance is moving--for someone at the top of his form, Hines manages to play Raymond's regret and mental weariness along with the excitement of getting back to his art. And btw, gotta give it up to the camera work/directing/editing. Fantastic job at capturing this amazing routine in a variety of ways to highlight Hines's genius. Love this movie, underrated in its time but it's got more acclaim and appreciation over the years. Thanks so much for uploading this.
@lucysky9827 Жыл бұрын
he was amazing....what a gift...i feel lucky to have been around when he was at his height....amazing, amazing, amazing!!
@geraldjohnson8487 жыл бұрын
Feb.14: Happy birthday and RIP Dancer-actor-singer Gregory Oliver Hines (1946-2003) Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload, jbbe2. Blessings
@The911sierra8 жыл бұрын
Gregory learned from the best, then became the best.... brilliant tap dancer, incredible! thank for posting this...
@rebelbelle623 жыл бұрын
Love Gregory his dance moves are amazing and Mikhail's too!
@LydgiaOfHarlem8 жыл бұрын
THE greatest tap dancer that ever graced the stage. Bar None. RIP.
@KQuinn6729 жыл бұрын
I was so upset when he passed I actually got sick with a fever and bad cold...just emotional shock...he was one of a kind...
@hollypotthoff23376 жыл бұрын
I feel for you, and believe in your passion for him. I always thought he was SO underappreciated. An extraordinary dancer, singer, actor, and a sexy vibe that always seemed to brew right under his skin. I was in shock when I heard about his death. What a talent, and gone way to soon!
@kevinkelley81795 жыл бұрын
A true entertainer, could do it all.
@jaycee308654 жыл бұрын
That’s what happened with my dad. You must’ve just loved the guy.
@arvstephenson11079 жыл бұрын
The Discipline Of Dance - Gregory will always be a dancing inspiration to me.
@marthajane66177 жыл бұрын
Wow, Gregory was the best, just magnificent, a dancing jewel, a great singer and actor, and with all that talent, he was a darling of a human being, I really miss him and that superior talent RIH .
@bburt63974 жыл бұрын
I bought the movie just to have this scene. David Foster wrote the music after he watched a silent clip of Gregory Hines' performance in the studio.
@kismypencek61853 жыл бұрын
Not a shining moment for foster...I'm still cramped by it
@elliottholmes5529 Жыл бұрын
There will be dancers to come, but never another Gregory Hines, Smooth...
@nakia41987 жыл бұрын
He was a legend lol I love watching him tap dancing
@racdula10 жыл бұрын
So much talent....so very much missed.
@165Dash5 жыл бұрын
I so so miss this guy. What a talent.
@tracy45913 жыл бұрын
Love me some Gregory Hines.....he was such a great dancer!
@thorium37373 жыл бұрын
I somehow came across this and its not something I'm likely to ever look up ever again, but you gotta appreciate the hours this guy must have spent perfecting his craft. It really shows
@hollypotthoff2337 Жыл бұрын
An exquisite dancer, and SO under appreciated for his time. I love White Nights, but only because of Gregory Hines. Died way too soon. Love and miss him still. s
@ShopStylebyme Жыл бұрын
Gregory Hines was FINE! He is a livens. Rest in Power.💐
@Elwrt4553 жыл бұрын
Amazing tap dancer! Hines and Sammy Davis, Jr. had a dance off -- Hines kneeled down to kiss Davis' feet!
@bobjones67563 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest dancers...and that is a very short list indeed
@oliviafox33104 жыл бұрын
I had the privilege of seeing him perform many years ago. He was also a really nice drummer.
@erikasanchez77939 жыл бұрын
Miss this guy! He was one of my dancing inspirations.
@mashaorso39255 жыл бұрын
GRANDE rip Gregory I hope wherever you are you can still dance👑👏
@jbbe25 жыл бұрын
I would hope so too.
@imtheonewhobroughtthebeans9154 жыл бұрын
There’s another great scene in this movie where he’s just monologuing with no score underneath accompanied by tap. He’s just talking and he lets his body tell the story just as much if not more so than the dialogue. I couldn’t find the clip on KZbin, but out of all the great dance scenes in this movie, that was the one that got me hooked on Gregory Hines.
@MrsAngelaGrogan113 жыл бұрын
I have this movie on dvd and watch it several times a month (I practically know it by heart by now), and every time I put it in the dvd player I go straight to this scene and the scene with both of them dancing. Two of my favorite scenes on my all time favorite movie. And to think that he made up this dance before he heard the song he was going to dance to... Genius!!!!
@carinavilladsen16993 жыл бұрын
He was a fantastic danser. The way he moves his legs and feets. Amazing!!!!
@djondjon3 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully gifted dancer.
@m.a.v.p.89263 ай бұрын
Wonderful... Simply wonderful.. A God of Dance.. RIP.. 🙏
@debrawise84003 жыл бұрын
Love Gregory, wow, if I could tap dance like that ,I'd be dancing all over the place!💃🤸♀️🥿🥿🤭It looks easy, IT AIN'T! When I was at The NC School of The Arts ,we got to select an extracurricular activity between semesters. I chose Tap dancing I'm glad it was for fun ,because it was hard
@superfly19751 Жыл бұрын
I just love Gregory Hines. The guy was a phenomenal tap dancer, good actor, a very charismatic. Happened to be a solid human being as well. RIP, Greg!
@pagen52193 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful man he was, such talent, and a nice man, he is missed, he just was the best tap dancer
@solfergav3 жыл бұрын
And a massively underrated vocalist too. Listening now to his LP.. Gorgeous music from 1988.
@pagen52193 жыл бұрын
@@solfergav ty I had no idea, ty for sharing that
@Hawkeman6713 жыл бұрын
This was Gregorys best role next to "Running Scared" with Billy Crystal
@Jbaxter853 жыл бұрын
Don't forget The Tic Code
@stormatsunup5 жыл бұрын
Gregory Hines ~ Agree, he was the greatest ~ He puts everything, his whole body into it ~ I took tap, jazz and ballet ~ Really loved tap dancing but out of all 3 it is the most difficult and demanding because off of your feet all of the time ~ Hines makes it "look" easy ~
@carolwong33993 жыл бұрын
Oh Man--Love this! Oh--Gregory--you are Missed! RIP
@adventurefuel517210 ай бұрын
If you can elevate an art form beyond art, that is Hines with tap dancing. It transcends the perception of tap.
@FINALGIRL853 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Fluid. Gregory Hines.
@marshavoiers3273 жыл бұрын
He was a very talented dancer but i will always remember him best in RUNNING SCARED. He and Billy Crystal were just an excellent team. So funny. He is missed.
@drlnielsen23 күн бұрын
15 years ago, and yet this man remains one of the best.
@soylentteal5 жыл бұрын
One of the most kick-ass instrumentals ever made. Foster's album had a cut version for some reason, but the movie soundtrack had the entire masterpiece.
@cubdukat4 жыл бұрын
The version on "David Foster" was the same one on the soundtrack. This version was never released. I bought a 12" single of "tapDANCE" thinking it was this version, but it was a completely different mix.
@dnscape Жыл бұрын
❤
@johnhess94433 жыл бұрын
Damn!! Beautiful scene. Knowing nothing of tap dance, what a talent. He's fantastic. Watched Running Scared last night and wanted to see more Gregory Hines, this is the first thing I found. Now I want to check out White Nights.
@phyllisgreenberg55 жыл бұрын
great guy...loved him..
@samb89963 жыл бұрын
Incredibly talented man - RIP
@wandahwisdom56466 жыл бұрын
Mr. G. Hines, you must have truly made the #Aquarian Constellation Proud!
@laurelbozman69976 жыл бұрын
He was such a great dancer, one of the best.
@hessie666 Жыл бұрын
One of my favourite movies - just WOW!❤
@RoseMarieRaccioppi4 жыл бұрын
Such mastery... such flow... such inspired motion!!
@teresamartin47353 жыл бұрын
A true legend 💕
@alwayssinatra5835 жыл бұрын
Perfection and simply the best 💕
@justalurkr3 жыл бұрын
Tap as it should be. Rest in power, Mr. Hines.
@nikkiclyma200512 жыл бұрын
the could act and dance.. his sense of humor was great when he did a movie with billy crystal.. but this scene was the best.. thank you mr hines
@truthseeker35037 жыл бұрын
Nikki Clyma an action movie with Billy Crystal no less :)
@donpfeff12 жыл бұрын
It's a pretty impressive accomplishment to appear in a film opposite Mikhail Baryshnikov and still have the best dance sequence.
@melaniejordan678 Жыл бұрын
This has been something that I have questioned for so long.
@motownbaby614611 ай бұрын
Mr Gregory Hines, the GOAT of all time.❤
@simbad9098 жыл бұрын
one of my fav actors of all time ... first saw him in history of the world .. mel brooks but he was great in white nights and one of my fav movies of all time... running scared with billy crystal ... a comedic classic with some drama .. a must see for anyone who likes the genre .... tap .. was great too ... classic moment is .. challenge !!!!!! .. a must see.. sammy davis and hines are funny and fantastic ... cheers
@nickoletrayhurn32673 жыл бұрын
@simbad900 I first saw him in History of the World as well... he stole every scene he was in 😊
@irishsetterarchie4 жыл бұрын
He will be remembered. R.I.P.
@lasherrisansom20184 жыл бұрын
I agree. He was the greatest and we were blessed to have witnessed his work.
@marig61843 жыл бұрын
I miss him a lot!
@loverespecthappiness18637 жыл бұрын
I love Gregory Hines!! So awesome...thank you
@jayscribe75476 жыл бұрын
Best scene in the movie
@farshimelt4 жыл бұрын
Along with the scene of Baryshnakov dancing.
@carolynluckas12193 жыл бұрын
He was the best. Had such a crush on him..
@ddivincenzo11943 жыл бұрын
My grandmother saw him perform live as Jelly Roll Morton in "Jelly's Last Jam".
@nicoparks41103 жыл бұрын
I saw that on Broadway, amazing performance.
@garymills4262 Жыл бұрын
Gone way to soon. Brilliant Performer. RIP. He is with his mentors: Sammy Davis Jr. and Bojangles
@ascdancer11 жыл бұрын
When someone can make improvisation look pre-choreographed and rehearsed...that is talent
@sujanmoly12185 жыл бұрын
he is a legend
@NewCreationInChrist8963 жыл бұрын
Just talented.
@kimipranger11737 ай бұрын
He was one of the best tappers!!!! ❤️
@katiamartins43744 жыл бұрын
GREGORY HINES BRILLIANT TAP GENIUS 💎🎼💎🎼💎🎼💎
@deovision4 ай бұрын
A legend of my childhood. He made Tap cool. Died at only 57. RIP #Legend.
@blackjag1213 жыл бұрын
Everyone should watch Gregory Hines “Tap” challenge next. A lot of great legends of tap dancing in that scene.
@elaines54129 жыл бұрын
Oh,honey. I love ballet, but tap has my heart. Everybody knows ballet, yet...ryhthm...