Class Description
Classic Hollywood musicals were made all the more special by triple-threat talents and showstopping song-and-dance numbers. Join film historian Annette Bochenek as she presents some of classic cinema’s most influential dancers, including Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Ann Miller, Eleanor Powell, and more. The class will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories.
Dr. Annette Bochenek is an archivist, professor, film historian, and avid scholar of Hollywood’s Golden Age. She manages the Hometowns to Hollywood blog, in which she profiles her trips to the hometowns of classic Hollywood stars.
Materials List
No Required Materials
Cost and Registration
1 session, $53 ($47 for Newberry members, seniors, and students). Learn about becoming a member.
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This program is presented as part of National Library Week (April 7-13), a week-long event organized by the American Library Association to celebrate the work of libraries across the United States.
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