Classic Cartoons Goofy How To Dance
Transcript
00:00 [music]
00:29 Dancing has always been man's way of expressing his emotions.
00:33 He danced to bring the rains.
00:35 [rain]
00:39 He danced to frighten evil spirits.
00:41 [evil spirits]
00:44 To bring in his crops.
00:45 [crops]
00:47 Tribal tales were told with the slightest movement of the hands.
00:51 [drums]
00:54 The dance has always had its romantic aspects.
00:57 [drums]
00:59 Even today, dancing is still enjoyed by many.
01:02 But there are those who have become so inhibited,
01:05 they no longer have the ability or instinct to dance away their cares.
01:09 [drums]
01:10 [cymbals]
01:12 Come on, George. Let's dance.
01:14 [music]
01:17 Are you forced to offer some feeble excuse for not dancing?
01:21 Are you left holding the bags?
01:24 And stuck with the check while others enjoy themselves?
01:28 Do you have two left feet?
01:31 Of course.
01:32 Do you feel like a wallflower, alone in a world of laughter and dancing feet?
01:37 Well, you can learn to dance.
01:39 All done.
01:41 Dancing is as easy as one, two, three, and A, B, C.
01:45 Example.
01:46 A being the right foot is placed at numeral one.
01:49 B, the left foot at numeral two.
01:51 Now, C equals motion, therefore A, or the right foot, if the student is a lady,
01:55 or B, the left foot, if you're a man, glides to numeral three.
01:59 Logically, of course, the right foot follows the left,
02:01 and vice versa into the simple patterns that follow.
02:04 [music]
02:06 Thus, we find in this simple design the basis for the dance.
02:10 It's merely a matter of following the diagrams.
02:13 [music]
02:39 [music]
02:45 You are now ready for a partner.
02:47 Why, Mr. Keefe, come right in.
02:51 Now, don't forget, return it tomorrow.
02:54 Plan your approach carefully.
02:56 Be polite, even courteous.
03:00 Be suave.
03:02 Suggest refreshments.
03:05 [music]
03:14 If your partner seems to tire, suggest some fresh air.
03:21 For sitting out a dance on a moonlit terrace can be a most delightful part of your evening.
03:27 Ouch!
03:28 And remember, always be the gentleman.
03:35 But with the ice broken, on with the dance.
03:38 [music]
03:50 [music]
03:56 [music]
04:08 What a gal!
04:10 If you have trouble with self-instruction, you can attend an accredited dancing school
04:15 and master a dance for every occasion.
04:18 [music]
04:41 Time passes quickly.
04:43 [music]
04:51 And one day you find yourself a past master of the dance.
04:55 You graduate.
04:58 Relaxed and confident, you are ready for the final test.
05:02 You're going dancing.
05:05 Your personality has changed.
05:07 You're sure of yourself.
05:09 [music]
05:16 A suave sophisticate eager to display your Terpsichorean technique.
05:22 And when the music starts...
05:24 [music]
05:29 [music]
05:57 Ah, yes.
05:59 The intricate grace of a modern ballroom dance is a true reflection of our culture.
06:04 From primitive man to modern man.
06:07 Man, you've come a long way in only 10,000 years.
06:12 [music]
06:20 [BLANK_AUDIO]