Julie Andrews' Invitation to the dance with Rudolf Nureyev (1980)

Julie Andrews' Invitation to the dance with Rudolf Nureyev
A lighthearted survey of different dance styles, including tidbits of dance history. Recorded in performance at the Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Md. Telecast by CBS-TV in 1980.
Hosts: Julie Andrews, Rudolf Nureyev
Directed by Tony Charmoli;
Music arranged and conducted: Jack Elliott;
art direction: Gene McAvoy;
costumes: Bill Hargate;
dance consultant: Walter Terry.
"Anyone can dance" / performed by Julie Andrews, with the Rob Iscove Dancers. [Clog dancing] / danced by the Green Grass Cloggers. [Tap dance solo, a cappella] / danced by Sandman Sims. The sleeping beauty. Act III, grand pas de deux / choreography, Marius Petipa ; music, Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky ; danced by Eva Evdokimova and Rudolf Nureyev ; lacks Aurora's variation. "Shall we dance?" from The king and I / music, Richard Rodgers ; lyrics, Oscar Hammerstein II ; performed by Julie Andrews and Rudolf Nureyev. "I've got your number" from Little me / music, Cy Coleman ; lyrics, Carolyn Leigh ; performed by Rudolf Nureyev. "My baby and me" / choreography, Bob Fosse ; performed by Ann Reinking and two male dancers. Seraphic dialogue. Martyr's solo / reconceived and rechoreographed by Martha Graham ; music, Norman Dello Joio ; danced by Peggy Lyman. [Jazz dance piece] / includes pre-recorded footage taped in the rehearsal studio ; danced by the Rob Iscove Dancers.

[@vaticanlibrary]

Nureyev gave everyone a glimpse of his brilliance! That solo finish was stunning - the children' response at the end said it all!

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

Julie Andrew's was so in touch with reality at all times.in touch with all ages beautiful person inside and out.never big headed like most are.so humble.and she can sing without some studio tweaking her music.singing live not many stars can match up to her. Uk

[@megbennett7098]

I was in the audience for the taping of the special. We were there from approximately 11am until after 1 am The footage was used two specials. One was for children. Footage of the audience during the daylight hours was used in that special. In one view of the audience was a great shot of my son.

[@TheJulieAndrewsArchive]

1am with children? 😱 That sounds like a veeeery long day and not enjoyable at all.

[@megbennett7098]

A 12 year old. Not a very young child. We stayed to the end of filming. An incredible day. We lived about 20 minutes from Merriweather. When Julie first brought Rudy out to introduce to the audience., she said I know you are all here to see Rudy. A voice next to me said, not me I’m here to see you Julie., my son. He could be heard on the stage. Julie laughed, Rudy glowered

[@TheJulieAndrewsArchive]

It sounds like a great memory to have! I hope your kid still remembers it! Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@carolynellis387]

How lucky to be there, what an experience

[@sheilaray5235]

Wow. What an experience that must have been!

[@madelynrenee836]

Breathtakingly exquisite performances by Nureyev and Evdokimova. Too bad there aren't more of these programs for children these days. Julie Andrews was a delightful hostess and guide for this special event and introduction to dance.Simply wonderful!

[@alexakammler6440]

This is not only entertainement, it's a great education act, it's oppening the way to art and culture🤗 thanks a lot🌹🌹... and Nureev SINGING & dancing is wonderfull🥰

[@irinasher7269]

Аbsolutely! No bright blinding lights, no rumbling and drums and noise.

[@davidbowden796]

I came across this clip purely by accident. While I have always been a true fan of Miss Andrews, to view Mr. Nureyev in numbers other than Ballet was mesmerizing! His mastery of the Dance will always be a matter of record. It breaks my heart to realize that he (like so many talents) fell victim to the AIDS virus, a virus which should have been long ago eradicated from our world.

[@patriciabradshawe5293]

So lovely to see Rudolph in a lighter dance mode and hear his lovley accent

[@caroliacobini5109]

Its lovely to hear Rudy speaking with a beautiful British accent, l never knew he was such a versatile artist, l saw Julie in London fantastic as always, but l regret never seeing Rudy after watching this show!! Thank you for this precious video

[@waldemarlopess]

Only Julie Andrews could have hosted that great show with such talent, beauty and charisma. Her opening number is amazing. How wonderful to see her good friends Nureyev and Ann Reinking, who sadly passed away....Great art and entertainment together.

[@veracruz7954]

G R E A T show !!! Produced more than 40 years ago and yet so up to date..... art is ETERNAL !!!.... 👏🏼👏🏼💕💕🇧🇷

[@etempleentedu6878]

I am feeling so so so very much happy to see this video ❤ I know I am born to dance and when I see videos of such great artists I feel that I still want to learn more before I go on stage ❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐 Thank you so much for uploading this video 🎉🎉🎉🎉😊🙏

[@carolynellis387]

Watching in 2021, Theatres closed, this is entertainment. A good old fashioned hoofer and a wonderful singer. This is a great videos and well explains the history of dance in a brilliant way to everyone. If all shows were like this.

[@eleanorrosemattley]

I can't believe I've only just found this absolute gem. I've been utterly in love with both Nureyev and Julie Andrews since I was 2 years old, ever since I first watched the Sound of Music and Romeo and Juliet, and I thank them both for my chosen career in the arts, for inspiring me for my whole life. I've sat here tonight, in lockdown, currently unable to do my job, sobbing my heart out at such an incredible show, and looking at the expressions of those lucky children who sat watching this all those years ago, no doubt being inspired, as I was. I thought I'd seen every scrap of footage involving Nureyev and Julie Andrews, so to see this has absolutely made my heart burst. So lovely to see Nureyev's personality and versatility, and sense of humour - his charisma bounces off Julie so perfectly, I just can't believe it. Thank you so much for uploading it.

[@elenaguinea5340]

Travel to St Petersburg, Russia, no lockdown there and theatres are opened!I escaped that most miserable British never-ending lockdown

[@margaretlavender9647]

@@elenaguinea5340 Never during lockdown still, April 2021. There’ll be another lockdown and a real spike by mid June

[@annehunter9732]

@@margaretlavender9647 You're probably right, unfortunately. It's scary how many folks are living far too carelessly just now.

[@renatoaraujopiresfleury3622]

🎉

[@anairenemartinez165]

She was about 45 here. Just...perfection 😍😍😍😍

[@fitnlite]

Wow. I had no idea Rudy was such a rock star! Brilliant!

[@manjulaadappa6128]

Simply loved these dance ballets...! & of course Julie Andrew's & Nuyerev's songs & grace.ful moves.......A real treat to watch & enjoy!!

[@irinashirokova6740]

Julie Andrews,Rudolf Nureyev- fine forever!!!!BRAVO!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎼

[@catbrookes5924]

Brilliant.... Nureyev shows his ballet technique and also his amazing virtuosity ..fluidity of movement ..wonderful ..thank you for posting

[@carlotagorina7698]

Ppq³

[@annacarrafiello194]

As I was watching Julie Andrews, I thought to myself what a beautiful, delightful, woman she is!!! Julie, you are incredible!!

[@susanageyer6886]

ÁĎá

[@purplefee9210]

Isn't she just! Love this amazing lady 💜

[@elviraweissdedelaguardia3970]

It is such a pleasure to see you and listen to your beautiful voice when you sing. You are outstanding. We all love you.

[@annetteturner9296]

@@elviraweissdedelaguardia3970 mm

[@ronaldacarlson211]

Those children's smiles of delight are wonderful to see. Thrilling dance performances. Thanks for posting.

[@marielatarnowska4238]

Thanks, and thanks again, loved watching this show with the great Rudolf Nuyerev !

[@helenlauer9545]

A few years after this, not long - for some God blessed unknown reason, Rudolf Nureyev danced a solo performance at a University venue in NYC, it would have been NYU or the New School for Social Research. I sat in the front row on the side of the house. Nureyev was dancing six feet from me. I remember it as a dream.

[@joantoovey8661]

Such a treat.Such talent.Such dedication. Such communication without saying a word.Thank you all. Joan.

[@sheilaray5235]

Wow. Few people can can claim an experience like that!

[@griseldaeltayib7806]

Adorable audience..thank.you for the close ups 2 great immortal entertainers

[@michaelbrenner2637]

One of the most talented people of all time !

[@salomonbenavides529]

Que belleza Juli Andres y Nureyev no se diga mando un eterno descanso y que Dios lo bendiga. 34:10

[@adamkrichevsky4850]

absolutely amazing program. bravo.

[@agapikotti7121]

Julie and Rudolph SUPERSTARS!!!!

[@--Skip--]

So talented! I miss talent. Digital Influencers, reality shows, and the Kardashians, just doesn't cut it! Not even close. Miss Andrews, I bow to you.

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

Well said sir and so true

[@jillwhite6875]

You can stick the kardashians and love island where the sun dont shine! Give me astaire and eve evdokimova any day.

[@jillwhite6875]

There's not too much of eva on KZbin and ive never seen this. What a great suprise

[@AmethystEagleWoman]

I was just thinking that a great era of talent in the arts has passed and we have very few talented newcomers. Plus young people are just not interested in folk music and dancing nor tap and ballet. Culture once so revered and valued in our Western society seems to have gone as extinct as good manners. Sadly so many Greats have passed.

[@abriellerobare5465]

Julie Andrews is such an incredibly beautiful person with a lovely voice! Thank you for giving us so many videos of her for us to enjoy.

[@TheJulieAndrewsArchive]

You’re welcomev

[@orchardist6529]

Different and very enjoyable. Thank you.

[@BytomGirl]

What a show. I posted it in my ballet group and my choreographers group. Both artists have been with me most of my life, I love ballet and other forms of dance and both of them together is a real treat. So multi talented with so much charisma.

[@musicae4531]

Thank you for posting! I had no idea Noureev did this kind of thing, hilarious and great !

[@teresagoncalves4134]

What a wonderfull show, with two big stars. The simplicity, the elegancy of these two artists/ performers is amazing. Mrs. Julie Andrews is a beautifull women, with such talent, she is elegant, she doesn't need anymore to express the way she communicates to all. Mr. Rudolf Nureyev, the great dancer, a legendary ballet dancer. I enjoy arts, specially, dancing and singing, but, when I see our references of our days, the fashion artists, they don´'t compare. Few have the talent, they only act with special effects to not show, some of them, they are so poor, so bad performers. Look to these, they don´t need that, look how they are dressed, so simple, but you still look and follow them on stage. They are shinning as stars as they are.

[@elvirafernandezvigil7052]

Inolvidable rudolf

[@teresaclemmer3613]

This is so wonderful. I wish I could dance! Not just move to rock n roll like I did when I younger...but dance. So glad Julie introduced this. Thanks for uploading.

[@catepilarr]

Never too late to learn to dance!

[@teresaclemmer3613]

@Catepilarr....oh it would be a dream to be able to dance the way Julie danced...I have no coordination...as they say.. 2 left feet..😏

[@caboose1909]

I can’t believe I’ve never seen this before. And I’ve never seen Nureyev do anything other than ballet. Phenomenal!❤️

[@carnabit]

Superb! Timeless! Only the best for the children and nothing else will do.

[@arthagnan020]

1980 not so long ago. And children and teenagers enjoyed someone like Nureyev and everyone who displayed their art. Has humanity regressed?

[@BytomGirl]

Regressed big time my friend. I have always loved ballet, it's my big passion and now I hardly see kids who truly enjoy watching entire ballets or know what they are about. When I was a child in Europe, school was giving us tickets to a local opera theater to see ballet, classical concerts, opera and theater. Now most schools don't have art programs. Sad

[@michellegruber4187]

Yes a certain, a very large part of humanity has regressed, no doubt about it and it is very sad. This is true for all sorts of arts, theater, literature, dance, music, painting, sculpture..... all sorts of attitudes in society, disregard of beauty and tendency to violence.... But we, the old ones, are still here and we HAVE NOT regressed... we still love the old cinema, theater, classic music etc...(so far !). As long as we are here, humanity will still be alive and we will transmit human values to our beloved ones. This must be our priority to fight against decadent behaviors and robotisation of human brains.´

[@BytomGirl]

@@michellegruber4187 That is what I am doing, here and on Facebook where my page is 90% art and run few art, ballet, opera and music groups.

[@michellegruber4187]

@@BytomGirl So sweet of you, thank you very much.

[@BytomGirl]

@@michellegruber4187 My pleasure :)

[@paulabennett5105]

Absolutely AMAZING and BRILLIANT and THANK THANK you so much. Best video ever...!!! Bravo...!!!!

[@janetharris3046]

She can do anything and with grace and poise. What a singer and dancer. She's so beautiful too.

[@annesloandevice3204]

Magnificent

[@kathyjaneburke2798]

Where to start! The incomparable Julie Andrews, that style, that grace and oh yeah, that voice! Ah, Rudi you left us too soon. I don't know which I loved more, Rudi doing what he did best or dancing to Bob Fosse choreography. (Maybe not singing though. Lol) The joy on the audiances faces. Thank you

[@michellegruber4187]

Absolute PERFECTION !

[@abriellerobare5465]

I LOVE her eyes, for whatever reason. They're still so pretty now!

[@margarethouse9128]

Where has this been!,,!!! Love all types of dance, thourghly enjoyable thank you.

[@adriennehennessy5661]

Bring back these times when we saw REAL talent.

[@patriciawells884]

I grew up during the time of good manners, respect for your parents and those in authority. And of course REAL talent: dance, music, song. Oh how I long for the 50s and 60s.

[@nitziawendehake7261]

Fantastic show ! Although time has elapsed It looks updated. Músic, dance and art do not change everyone remembers

[@laurahollister6186]

Have loved u since I was 7!! Sound Of Music! A Master piece! And I know all the songs!

[@jws1948ja]

Nureyev is so young.

[@mariannesmith5379]

And Julie was no dancer

[@depitman7442]

Now thats DANCING👍👍❤️❤️

[@joellelourdelet7469]

A real pleasure to watch this show *

[@maryraab9066]

Thank you! This is wonderful. XXOO

[@user-hp5hu2ey3t]

I love her!!!!

[@noradennis4361]

I wish I could dance again. But with a foot defect now and recovering from a stroke, I can no longer move to music. I miss it. I remember ballet as a child and all the work one has to do before a performance, it brought many lovely and painful memories. After my foot injury (I walk on a ball of bone now) it bothered me that I couldn't move my feet and body like I did (stand on point, etc.,), but the stroke was worse, the right side is down now, and I can't move gracefully as I once did. It was nice watching this though. I adore Ms. Andrews and grew up loving Mr. Nureyev, so it was a joy watching this program after so long. Showing my age, gut I remember when it was on television. Thank you for bringing back delightful and poignant memories. I remember wishing as a Young ballerina wishing I could dance with the great Nureyev or at least with Baryshnikov. 🙂

[@heideseeman4621]

You have lovely memories! When it’s all said an done that’s what counts

[@gmixkiser]

Thank you for this, Nora.

[@maryjenner2142]

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

[@Gee4747]

It’s enchanting to watch , the audience, of adults and children . Fixed on dance 💃 truly inspiring , I bet some grew up to be fabulous dancers . Even some now famous ❤️ what has happened to shows of this extraordinary talent “ oops ok we have talent shows , but I wish we could return to this

[@judywhiting4684]

"Ive. Got Your Number"...originally done by.Swen Swenson..a darling sweet guy...who l had the pleasure of knowing......this iS QUITE A SHOW...such talent

[@laurahollister6186]

Miss the live theater 🎭! All that talent on pause or lost! God help us get it back! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@bandaid69]

Fantastic.

[@neverlostforwords]

Rudy never loses his composure while dancing. If you watch, he sometimes is late to a movement but it doesn't show on his face and he makes it look natural while retaining a calm facial expression, and always graceful movements, even if he is a little late. Also he is very aware of his partner and does not try to steal the limelight. He doesn't try to get all the audience attention. Loved the video. Thanks.

[@user-qq6ok4qj5k]

You did notice it as well ? I thought it was just my imagination.

[@lindildeev5721]

I watched Nureyev dancing his Sleeping Beauty a few hours ago and now this. And I approve Julie : Travolta is nothing compared to him.

[@glenysvallis4926]

Out of this world, incredible programme, gold 🥇

[@markminter151]

Julie Andrews at her best!! Her Bridgerton years are just as good!!

[@mariannesmith5379]

A blast from my past Thank you so much .

[@oscarlancaster7196]

I almost cry watching this... so many memories... being from a small mexican city at the border, many thing hardly existed in those day, yet,the tv with this shows (like The Muppets) opened a big window where my dreams flew free as birds...far away from a small house, small town, small reality... By the way, I was a small boy (4-6 yo) with a big crush on Nureyev (also with Bariyshnikov but totaly in love with Rudolf)... nothing good when having a homophobic father and him to be the first one to call you a F word because of my "admiration" for Nureyev.

[@catbrookes5924]

Don't know what to say ..wish you could get away from your father ...you chose very great attractive talented men ...Ruddie and Mikhail

[@artistphx]

or you could have had a father who wasn't homophobic but let you know you could never do anything right. Just disdain.

[@sharonschutt7500]

Prejudice is and always will be one of the most distructive , silently violent , and dangerous " weapons of humanity. So much hurt , pain ,anxiety and loss of productive talent is caused by it.

[@neniaarenilla4314]

I missed your beautiful voice!

[@marialauracosta5005]

R They are the best of all time! What a great idea to have the two artists together !!!

[@vasilisakojina447]

Bravo!!! Спасибо!!!💐💐💐

[@TheJulieAndrewsArchive]

пожалуйста!

[@user-hp5hu2ey3t]

Its amazing❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jocelynbayona4936]

Very versatile performer🙏🤗♥️Bravo🙏♥️🤗

[@suyana54]

Genial. Gracias Julia. El arte de la danza nos hace humanos.

[@susanwilson3594]

Simply great

[@GloriaGomez-mq7ix]

Maravilloso

[@curlysue3919]

This is wonderful.♥️♥️♥️thank you.

[@TheJulieAndrewsArchive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@susanwilson3594]

Great, always!!!

[@silvertrees6326]

Amazing.

[@user-ms5yl1tb5t]

Качество отличное.

[@auramariaperezarias3433]

Me encanta el video muy bonito

[@cleumagoulart5914]

Sou Cleuma Goulart. Julie, eterna dama do cinema, dos palcos. Sou fã, para sempre. Mar 2021

[@lauralutz4538]

Rudy, to the rescue! Margot, where are you, dancing with the Angels!🌹🌹🌹

[@swilsnagh]

Spectacular Entertainment from start to finish ....

[@BTURNER1961]

This begs the question does it take more guts to try to sing a broadway number next to Julie Andrews, if you are Nureyev, or more guts to dance with Nureyev if you are Julie Andrews?

[@BytomGirl]

I suppose they are pretty equal and it came to them naturally, no guts needed :)

[@susanrussell8195]

@@BytomGirl I don’t think either the dancing or singing came naturally to either of them. Did they start with a natural talent? Yes. Did it take years of hard work to develop and maintain that talent? Yes!

[@BytomGirl]

@@susanrussell8195 I think you misunderstood, those who don't have the natural inclination to dance or sing will never be artists. They are little children who hear a song, sit at the piano and play, there are those who see a dancer on the stage and dance the part perfectly and I know of such people. No amount of hard work will make someone into a true artist without that natural ability. It is called genius.

[@anavaldez6154]

Preciosos y bailes y bellísima música ,

[@selmaweissmann1003]

Ele era incrivelmente bonito.

[@germanquintero10121946]

MAGNIFICO

[@dadodydo]

What a great show!

[@user-sp9rg6uq1u]

Благодарю !

[@user-qq6ok4qj5k]

Fantastic!

[@normagauna8367]

¡¡¡ESTIMADA JULIE, DESDE ARGENTINA. TODO MI AMOR ETERNO Y ADMIRACIÓN!!!.

[@annamariacarovillano3601]

Che meraviglia ! Irripetibile Rudolf !

[@ceciliacarbone7035]

I love her 💕💕💕

[@hblsj84denyf]

❤❤❤❤

[@user-en7mr3qd6e]

Шоу великолепно

[@Glower22x4]

The dance of human birds of paradise.

[@veronicaarcos5652]

Bello, bello y bello 🇨🇱

[@Gee4747]

13 years later Rudie dies and a great loss to world of dance

[@mariamacielbindes1573]

Aí quê cousa boa é vê criança nas simplificadas ações de Vida, um dos ícones mundial do ENTRETER

[@lesliesmith5797]

Delightful 🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@s.urrutia1999]

Artitas extraordinarios.

[@Jfk3434]

How innocent the children are to be enjoying this show. Would not be at all possible today. We have lost so much as a culture

[@taniamaria7237]

Admiro a Julie desde a noviça rebelde e Mary popins. Muito bonita e talentosa.

[@romanreal1991]

So graceful!

[@mariamacielbindes1573]

Demoramos muito com creative commons em EDUCAÇÃO, já existe há 40anos no Brasil, a Universidade pública e os Selos, uma aula em TUDO

[@mka7741]

🇧🇬💐YES MAESTRA, ALL THIS IS WONDERFUL!!!🐘 🌹AND RUSSIAN BALLET IS PERFECT AND ALL SO WONDERFUL!!!🦄🍀 🏵BRAWISSISSISSIMO MAESTRI!!!🐞 🌺BRAWISSISSISSIMO!!!🦉 🌸BRAWISSISSISSIMO!!!🏡🌞🌈🎼🎵🎶