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The microphones practically needed a choreographer of their own. Creatively and well done.

Janne Q and Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie.

She has really done so much!!

And Aurora/Spider Woman in Kiss of the Spider Woman! Which I saw her in and she was fantastic of course.

And kiss of the spider woman too !

AIDs killed a lot of talent. It was extremely awful. More than most people ever talk about now.

Michael DePiro he was a member of American Dance Machine right? I’m pretty sure he also appeared on a special called “That’s Singing!” in which he headlined “Quadrille” from Can-Can. Is Frank still with us? So great that you got to spend time with Chita recently - I’d love to hear more about that!

Amazing! Bebe Neuwirth brought me here....Ms. Rivera is ......well, there are just no words.......and your Uncle Frank is just wonderful to watch. My jaw is just hanging open.

@@jackee1054 what did she say about chita?rivera i triedto find the quote

I always thought how amazing he and the other gentleman with him were in this performance. Truly electric. 👏🏼👏🏼

@MichaelDePiro -Your uncle (Joseph) "Frankie" was such a talented guy. He was absolutely fantastic! 👏 👏

She started taking ballet classes when she was a child, and studied with George Balanchine. When she was a teenager her goal was to become a ballet dancer. I suspect that that's where she learned her breath control.

That's what I picture. The two of them dressed up in their finest, knees rouged up, & ready to go for All That Jazz.

I think she ran so stars now could walk. She'd dance circles around anyone today.

You can't "decide" to be a Chita or Gwen. Hard work will only take you so far -- inborn talent is needed to cover the rest. And in Gwen's case that mystical thing called "star quality."

Yes it’s not the same - it’s missing something, the heart and soul - Anne Reinking and Chet walker aren’t here to pass it on anymore - Gwen verdon, Chita Rivera - there are no broadway stars that match that anymore - we’ve lost something magical

she was frigging 50! (49) amazing

wait what?????????

Yeah she was 49 here!

I saw her perform 10 years later at one of Bill Clinton's inauguration balls. My god, she did not miss a step. Chita Rivera is EVERYTHING.

when it's too flawless and looks so natural people don't understand the total absolute mastery behind it

Her equal was probably Gwen Verdon in her prime

I too was shocked by no standing ovation sadly they only give it to performers like Lupone Minnelli and Peter's. Not that they don't deserve it,dancers though don't.

it was D.C. audience

it's the head snaps. I could do those too.....when I was 20, but 50!?!? any normal mortal would be paralyzed after that performance

What a great comment. I TOTALLY agree 100% with you!!!

Most definitely!

as well as the two men

She just turned 91

Exactly! She sparks joy!

RIP Puerto Rican Queen. Thank you

Saw her last weekend in Florida. She still knows how to captivate an audience!

Well if you dance all your life doesnt matte how old you are youstay limber

She is 49 here, close enough. Last night at the Tony's she was looking good at 89.

She still looks like that as you see in the latest films. You need to remember, it's all in the matter of taking care of yourself. It's not easy. She has even stated that. One of my dance instructors l had in the 70s always reminded us of that. Since l worked in a hospital l knew this instructor was special. Later l learned he not only danced for Joffrey but had his Masters in Dance Therapy. He always stressed the outcome of not caring for our bodies. How we must listen to our bodies and not be a martyer in class and in life. You couldn't afford to take on other people's problems who refuse to help themselves. It will drain you and take a toll on your life causing illness. That when your body says, "stop" you must stop! All the energy we put out each day, it was our responsibility to replace it through proper neutrition and rest. That everyone's body was different and we weren't to compare ourselves with others! He also stated not to rely on medicine because it may heal one thing, but damage another. That B-complex was good for injuries and Vitamin C was good for colds. He would scold us if we had any sugary drinks before class. Warning us we would have a sugar drop in the middle of our 1 1/2 class. That any fruit was permissable, any pure juice was fine but only a small amount because the rest would be flushed out within our bodies. People don't realize exercise not only keeps you in shape, it cleans out impurities in your body as you sweat. It will release stress issues within you. You'lI' breathe better, feel relaxed, sleep better to even be able to deal with personal issues a lot better. It's not easy. There are times l've run into old friends who are younger than me. They look terrible! They ask what's my secret? There is no secret. I just follow what l was taught. You just have to take care of yourself. Listen to your body. Recently l lost one of my dance instructors. I was heartbroken. His body began to suddenly decline. Why? Cigarettes. As many times l begged him to stop, he just couldn't break the habit. With all the energy he had, cigarettes began to drain his energy. All of his students were heartbroken when he passed away. I was always taught one has to have a system for each day in order to live. Hopefully, l will be able to return to class and run into Chita at my school, become aquatinted and have a conversation.

It all depends if/how you take care of your health!

People in that age has to do with not eating right, not taking vutamins, not constantly exercising, eating junk all the time, not getting enough sleep, doing drugs or alcohol. Remember that!

Jose Oms She's also half Scottish. Her mother was an American of Scottish decent.