Dancing like Fred Astaire is anything but a fad. Fred Astaire's iconic dance style has captivated audiences for generations, leaving many of us in awe of his grace, charm, and unparalleled talent. But here's the good news: you don't need to be born with natural talent to dance like Fred Astaire. All you need to do is search for a Fred Astaire Dance Studio near you!

In today’s streaming landscape, it can be confusing and time consuming to figure out where to watch what you want, especially older films. This will be a living guide to where to watch Fred Astaire films. … So until Turner Classic Movies starts a streaming service (more thoughts on that below), I will update as “new” titles become available to stream.

The upcoming podcast Astaire: Footnotes in a Legacy will explore Fred Astaire’s filmography, including all of his dance numbers, one film at a time.

In the mean time, here is my list of his top 10 dance numbers. Ginger Rogers is only in two of them, but technical innovations in filming almost take a starring role.

From movies to dance to music, Astaire's influence remains palpable, inspiring generations of artists on the silver screen and the dance floor. In the lead up to the podcast Astaire: Footnotes in a Legacy, let’s explore the profound impact of Fred Astaire on movies, dance, and pop culture that continues today more than 30 years after his death.