Initial research - Fred Astair

-known for the 'magic of dance' and musicals

-he went into hollywood in the 1930s

-he was famous for being an incredible dancer and actor

-performed in follow the fleet (1936) broadway

-moved to new york to give his daughters talent changes

-he teamed up with ginger rodgers and made many musicals together and became a famous dance couple.

-she gave him a a big film break through.

-1917–1933: Stage career in Broadway and London

-1940–1947: Drifting to an early retirement

-In 1949 he was awarded a special academy award for his work in musicals

- 1948–1957: Productive years with MGM and second retirement

-1958–1981: Branching out into televised dance and straight acting