Puttin on the Ritz (Tribute Dance)

[@josephlytle1436]

I hate how this specific scene from the film has been outlawed by KZbin and yet I can see just about any other classic dance scene on here like ones from Singing in the Rain. This is the first time in over a decade I’ve seen the full sequence unedited here on KZbin. Even though it had to be played alongside a live performance and use the audio from that. Still, it’s wonderful to see whole thing on KZbin again.

[@CleoPhoenixRT]

I'm amazed at both your talent and hard work, and Fred's ability to make his choreography look so easy and effortless.

[@arlinrivera1136]

I need to give him credit, his performance was amazing, but I couldn't help it, at the middle of the video I was just looking at the right side of the screen. Fred elegance is hypnotizing.

[@danandrews8030]

I have to watch this because youtube shut down the normal one. I think the part that killed it for me is that fred is telling a story about these people in his bit. This guy is dancing to his words and acting out freds lyrics.

[@chrisarseneault5617]

@ Arlin Shut up.

[@jayonnaj18]

In my opinion, Fred had it and I couldn't take my eyes off of him!!!

[@maryvalentine9090]

Nobody floats and defies gravity like Fred Astaire.

[@danc1476]

right, it's a good attempt and ambitious, but you can't hold up to that. the tradition just died in the 60's.

[@tiamia7139]

It's very nice for you to pay tribute to Fred Astaire, the greatest, most elegant dancer who ever lived. As Mikhail Baryshnikov once said, "Fred Astaire was perfection." He had the most beautiful balletic lines and made the most difficult choreography look effortless. I think Fred Astaire invented the expression "swag." He had a panache all his own. As soon as he stepped out on a dance floor, he owned it. He wasn't a classically handsome man but he demanded your attention, you couldn't take your eyes off him. He exuded an effortless grace and elegance. His love of dancing was infectious. Astaire was an absolute genius. I started studying at the age of 6 with the Royal Ballet and danced for the next 25 years. I am in my late 60's now and love to watch Astaire's dance clips, as well as those of Kelly, Nureyev, Baryshnikov, Gelsey Kirkland, Natalia Makarova and other greats. Thank you for your Astaire tribute and keep dancing!

[@PeggyHolnagel-ex8kg]

I agree 💯

[@karenlizhenriquez231]

Who else looks at the imitation of the performance than the original actor itself ? he did such an amazing job

[@gca5694]

Gratidão por trazer de volta este momento.

[@l.e.6263]

Incredible how this clip got uploaded without being chopped to bits. Gutsy to dance next to an icon & choose a groundbreaking routine.

[@davidbolduc7131]

This was awesome. My hat is off to the guy on the left. Bravo.

[@markwakeman8232]

Ignore the small-minded nit-pickers, of COURSE you can't perfectly match Fred, no one could, but you did a damned good job and I think he would have been pleased and flattered. Then, of course, he would tell you what was wrong, but he did that with everybody. Definitely a hard act to follow, but nice work.

[@lttfan9185]

Then, of course, he would tell you what was wrong, and say, "Let's go again" 20 or 30 times.

[@irt1971]

This guy did a pretty damn good job. No will ever match Astaire.

[@SSJ2Phenom]

Great job. Amazing job. Wonderful job. Forget all the rude commenters, you were absolutely amazing. I consider Puttin on the Ritz the greatest solo dance scene in any movie or film ever and you recreated it and it looked amazing. My hat's off to you.

[@JulianChild]

You're right, Arlin. Fred seems to defy gravity as opposed to many dancers (this one is excellent) who look more athletic ... but this guy also contended with a typical dance surface (Marley; not always the best choice for tap) while Fred had a hard floor and microphones. He, the tribute dancer, had to work harder for the sound which made him look, perhaps, a little heavy-footed ... and caned. It's stage vs screen.

[@martasoltys9091]

I must've watched this about 50 times in the last 3 days. I am hooked.

[@lumi6945]

I can already see him being all happy in heaven, that we still appreciate his talent even today!

[@grheeinhawaii]

It’s a lost art form dancing singing and tap. Thanks Fred and Gene for setting the bar so high

[@jennyb7745]

Nobody can touch his sharp magnetic style . . . . Nobody!!

[@DenisHowe]

Outstanding original performance and outstanding tribute. If only the damn audience would show some respect and keep quiet.

[@txJoJo55]

Props for his performance he did a damn good job. I mean he's doing a Fred Astaire number BUT OMG Fred was just OUTSTANDING and mesmerizing and my eyes just kept going to his performance. Such perfection, his steps so sharp and clean just amazing !!!!! Great tribute, Bravo !!!!

[@johnhutto8270]

One of the greatest dancers of all time: His my favorite The great FRED ASTAIRE

[@deborahmorreale9488]

Your performance is flawless!

[@tdsims1963]

Well done! Thanks for introducing a whole new generation to Astaire's artistry and genius!

[@vintageloverrich]

I loved every second of this! Great tribute Kyle, you have such a talent :)

[@lenhummel5614]

Well done. A tribute to an immortal talent beloved worldwide for some 80 years now.💎🎯💟

[@teachoc9482]

GREAT! You did so awesome, almost step for step.

[@godsevens4450]

Do you know how many people on the planet have tried what you just did? and, do you know how many failed? My friend, you are a star

[@talkinghead2004]

I suspect that Fred Astaire would be flattered. Great job, Kyle!

[@davidmizzy]

Amazing!!!!! This made me tear up! (not sure why, but art will do that. This is an amazing artist paying tribute to an epic artist!) Bloody well done!

[@rooneybelizaire4620]

Pure fire. Good job!

[@ahobbit1273]

This made me smile. Great work!

[@CGGouldSisters]

Absolutely brilliant - I wish I could do that; a great tribute to Mr. Astaire

[@isabelleb.1270]

« Putting on the Ritz » has always been one of my favorite songs... since the very first I saw him dancing. And this tune ! But just like the Beatles vs Rolling Stone , Charly Chaplin vs Buster Keaton, there was one between Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. Sad but true. Fred Astaire won my heart since the beginning -and even though this tribute dance has to be celebrated, you are closer to Gene Kelly . PS: I know this video is 8 years old... but I sincerely hope you are fine 🧡✨

[@ProfessorTimWilson]

simply brilliant!

[@jasminemoney232]

Omg!!! You did it!!!!!!! Idk what to say!!!! God bless you

[@WarperBlade]

Absolutely BRILLIANT recreation! Nay-sayers are clinically insane.

[@pollypurree1834]

When my mother was in the hospital back in 1971 in New Haven, Connecticut, Fred Astaire was a patient there a couple of rooms from my mother

[@canajaneh]

Pretty ballsy of him to do a Fred Astaire routine - and he nailed it!

[@phantomlover1467]

Dude, u did an awesome job! No one can ever come close to the great Fred Astaire, but u came pretty close

[@IztaiggerVelez]

mis respetos para el coregrafo y el bailarin, quedo increible el homenaje a uno de los mejores

[@thvieira86]

Amazing! Very nice man, I'm excited!

[@micheletravis9057]

So much better then today's artists, the talent back then was wonderful.

[@cameronreid1296]

You are honestly one of the best tap dancers I have ever seen. I could only dream to be even close to your standard. How did u learn the exact choreography?

[@charlottewebster4233]

Good job!! Not gonna lie I had to watch the video about three times to stay focused on you cos Fred was distracting my eye and it making it wander but I got there in the end. Fair play to you feller that was done well.

[@SwingingInTheHood]

Bravo, my Man, Bravo!

[@keithbraham6438]

The picture of talent and elegance

[@itsSarahelizabeth1]

This is great!! Congratulations on mastering this routine!!

[@CHE_polino]

Мой папа обожал эту тему. Забыл название песни, но сегодня нашел ее и бесконечно рад окунуться в свое детство (впервые слушал ее где-то в 80х годах)

[@leorc7901]

Woooooowwww dude congratulationssss, just great

[@chrisarseneault5617]

That was awesome.

[@oaksong5526]

Now if you can just get the darn cane to jump up into your hand the way he does. :)

[@kevingoodwin9278]

Because he was using string dip into jki fuel

[@CleoPhoenixRT]

Fred said they used compressed air in the floor.

[@HeyWatchMeGo]

Cane jump is at 3:09 Here's how Astaire ACTUALLY did it, from an interview when he was 75 years old. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXu7e5pmbKiJqLc

[@TOMBSTONESTAN]

Well done! Bootiful job!

[@stevetillcock7361]

Steve Martin did a fine tribute in Pennies From Heaven. He became a good hoofer.

[@davidboxer2000]

It's great to see young people appreciating Fred Aistaire and keep his intelligence alive

[@carolinecristalj]

Pretty awesome! Good peeping job

[@lynnehoffman1681]

You did Fred proud, young man!

[@Bobsheaux]

Good lordy, how many HOURS of studying this clip had to go into this routine?? O_O Bravo, sir.

[@karinasavenko3239]

Wow! It's definitely awesome!

[@msbeejones]

this was amazing!

[@cliffordsmith428]

Great job! A little heavy on your feet; but great job. Fred was just really lite on his feet. 😊

[@bebeuj]

Wow you're really good!!!

[@kingjulius2453]

U made my day! :)

[@TrueNorthPoliticalPulse]

Not sure who this lad is, but GOOD JOB!!!!

[@micheletravis9057]

Taco will never even come close to Fred Astaire

[@coreycox2345]

Who could @@micheletravis9057 ?

[@gregglienna1442]

Amazing job!

[@richardtung73]

Bravo! Bravissimo!

[@caddothegreat]

Great dancing and tune. Not the original words however when it was written.

[@nadiarizzioli6374]

good job, Fred performance was greater but it was recorded on studio yours look like on stage so amazing

[@essessessesq]

Wonderful job! I cannot even begin to guess how long it took you to perfect that!

[@wcjapan]

Amazing!!!!

[@vinyllover2038]

legendary....😌

[@ЛюдмилаСавельева-ш7з]

Фред Астер самый лучший и его никто не перетанцует. Браво Фреду Астеру

[@annikajey]

My heart stopped when he beat that poor vintage parquet 🥲

[@davidjacobs8558]

The main problem is, left guy is lowering his center of gravity by bending his knees too much. Fred is holding his center of gravity high, so his movement look light as air.

[@LuciferXFallen290]

Give him a break please

[@francescacostanza1778]

That was amazing!! great job! I want to get my son into tap dance as well. You're very talented!

[@3rdrockfromthesun23]

amazing tribute, considering you are tributing the greatest right there

[@tophatandtails]

Congratulations!!!

[@afj_ramses8351]

GENIAL , AMAZING !!!

[@sentaimaster100]

I cannot hear this song without remembering the late great Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle both doing it in Young Frankenstein

[@markwakeman8232]

Me too 😆

[@ItsDaniLi]

0:44 anyone else get jump scared? 😂 but nice work Kyle! Keep up the great work!

[@wexwuthor1776]

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!

[@Kosmolan]

Very good! Wow!

[@suem8594]

Very nice. Wish more lighting on you. Also, try to lift up your weight onto the balls instead of your heels. Astaire was very light on his feet. Floating except when to accent. Gene Kelly was more low to the ground, heavy, athletic like you emphasizing heels. My style is like that as well. But bravo for you sharing this. Would love to see update with better lighting. Not like you have lights guy at MGM able to follow you.

[@jamesmartin9401]

You have to allow for people having different centers of gravity and limb lengths. He's built more like Kelly.

[@HeyWatchMeGo]

Watch the cane jump off the floor at about 3:09...and ask yourself how he did it. Here's the answer, in a Fred Astaire interview when he was 75 years old: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXu7e5pmbKiJqLc

[@paudcmarvelotakuarmy]

Osea yo no lo veía en la infancia pero algunos si ojalá pudiera ser como ellos :'(

[@parlevous1]

Very good job :)

[@benedictnachbar7353]

parlevous1 u

[@Wanamaker1946]

Fred makes it effortless would be my only observation. Fred’s back stepping is almost dainty……like a tippy toeing. The novice needs to perfect the back step tapping and make his work look effortless. This guy shows up way more builds than Astaire and he has big feet. The spats seen to extenuate his large feet.

[@Fairiekin]

Epic!

[@Shotokan1001]

AAAAAHHHHH! He does it again at 3:10!! Nothing makes sense anymore...

[@Shotokan1001]

Ok wtf does Fred Astaire do at 2:56 to raise the cane to his hand? fucking telekinesis?! Is it on a string or something or is it somehow spring loaded, is the clip edited? I'm losing my sanity here...

[@Domovoi07]

The cane was shot off the floor with compressed air through holes in the stage. Notice how before he does the trick the cane goes off camera for a few seconds - that's to give the crew time to move the cane into position.

[@markwakeman8232]

they used jets of compressed air to blow the canes back upö. They had to be laid down right on top of the holes in the floor.

[@stampede122]

I think even he’ll be happy with the tribute…

[@christopherhughes9787]

How'd they get the cane to fly up?

[@realWorsin]

Awesome. Even though you still got owned by the Cane Trick.

[@siletsahar]

Bravissimo!!

[@biabarbar6685]

Incrível!

[@williamandersen6484]

Don't bother to look at the left side of the screen. the real talent and treat is on the right!

[@stanyscognamiglio1080]

il tributo è riuscitissimo, il ballerino è molto bravo, ma la sagoma di Fred Astaire affianco lo danneggia nel confronto perchè Fred resta geometricamente col busto ritto e si muove sempre con eleganza favolosa, impeccabile, nessuno è capace secondo me di reggergli il confronto così da vicino, ed è chiaro che sarebbe improponibile e va premiata la grande professionalità del ragazzo, ma non dovevano mettergli affianco il maestro perchè lo distrugge...

[@dreyj6536]

Where is the clip on the left from? Btw they're an amazing tap dancer to be able to almost match up to Astaire's level of dancing!!

[@KyleVanny]

Audrey Yong It was taken from a show that I did last year, "Tappin' 'n Time"... Thank you so very much as well😊

[@joserobertopinheirodeolive8026]

Magnífico.

[@ghostrider-it5ru]

Astounding Fred Astaire

[@KraftyKittenz]

🔥🔥🔥👍

[@FightCollective]

Hah hah ha... watched this just to see what he does with his cane at 2:52 lol. Guess there is much else he could have done.

[@markbakker5490]

very good

[@wizardsuth]

Not a bad performance. With about 10 years more practice, he might be able to match Fred Astaire's fluidity and grace. Maybe.

[@electrictroy2010]

Astaire had been dancing since a kid & performed Weekly on vaudeville or broadway. He had over 40 years experience when he did putting on the ritz .

[@renatedebruyn9612]

Taco has the best version.