If I played a tough kid on the street I couldn't go out there and get into fifth position. I had to dance like a tough kid on the street.

There is a strange sort of reasoning in Hollywood that musicals are less worthy of Academy consideration than dramas. It's a form of snobbism, the same sort that perpetuates the idea that drama is more deserving of Awards than comedy.

I never wanted to be a dancer. It's true! I wanted to be a shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The future of dance will always be tied up with the public's acceptance of the star. If they accept the star, then they'll accept the dance.

Any man who looks like a sissy while dancing is just a lousy dancer.

I took it as it came and it happened to be very nice.

When Ginger Rogers danced with Astaire, it was the only time in the movies when you looked at the man, not the woman.