Just Like Gene Kelly

My 4 year old daughter is currently in a dance class learning both ballet and tap. A couple of weeks ago she and my wife found The Nutcracker and Swan Lake online and enjoyed a few clips. Yesterday we scoured the internets for information about ballet.

• Did you know that ballet is a French word derived from the Italian root balleto? My daughter found it interesting that even though ballet originated in Italy during the 1400s ("600 years ago??? THAT'S almost the same time as the dinosaurs!"), we use a French word for the dance.

This brings us to today. After a week of no screen time (she lost it for spitting), the first thing we did was watch clips of Gene Kelly. We watched clips from Singing in the Rain, An American in Paris, Ont the Town, Anchors Away, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, and I Like Myself. This was all for seeing someone tap dance. She loved every single one of them. And if you've never watched I Like Myself, she and I HIGHLY recommend it. It's amazing watching someone tap dance on roller skates. During this point the following conversation took place...

Me, "Man, there really isn't anyone any more that can sing and dance like Gene Kelly."
Brooke, "He was funny too."
Me, "That's right! I can't think of anyone that does all three." (10 seconds pass) "Oh wait. Justin Timberlake does all three."
Brooke, "Does he dance?"