Seminar: Top Hat

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers made ten films together, but Top Hat remains the pair's most beloved collaboration and one of the defining achievements of the Hollywood musical. 

What makes this seemingly effortless romantic comedy so enduring nearly a century later? We'll explore how the film transformed dance into cinematic storytelling and why its influence can still be felt in movie musicals today.

About Dr. Ilya Vidrin: 

Dr. Ilya Vidrin is a choreographer, researcher, and educator working at the intersection of dance, interactive media, and ethics. An Assistant Professor of Creative Practice Research at Northeastern University, Vidrin is the director of the Partnering Lab and is affiliated with research centers focused on robotics and artificial intelligence. Named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch”, he has created and presented work internationally at leading dance institutions, universities, museums, and research labs.