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Vera-Ellen: Hollywood's Most Versatile Dancer (& Why She Vanished) | The Rest of the Story | Ep 17
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Vera-Ellen could do it all — tap, pointe, jazz, acrobatics, adagio — and made it look effortless.
For a time, she was one of the most celebrated dancers in Hollywood, starring alongside Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Donald O’Connor, and Danny Kaye. But today, she’s largely forgotten.
In this episode of The Rest of the Story (Hey, Dancer! podcast), we trace her extraordinary rise — from a shy, bookish child in Ohio to a bona fide movie musical star. We dig into the training that shaped her, the roles that defined her, and the discipline that never wavered — even after the spotlight faded.
And yes — we’ll also address the rumors. The ones that have unfairly overshadowed her legacy.
This is the dance story Hollywood never quite knew how to tell. Until now.
Watch this episode on YouTube for full appreciation of Vera-Ellen's mad skills!
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