CYD CHARISSE experienced major health woes in her younger days as she suffered from polio, before she battled back from her "frail" childhood to become one of Hollywood's greatest dancers.

He was quoted in Peter Evans’ biography of Charisse in 2008 as saying: “Cyd was several inches taller than Fred. “Her long legs made her look streamlined like the Chrysler Building – Fred ...

Cyd Charisse, 86, an actress and dancer whose mile-long legs made her a memorable partner with Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire in several top musicals of the 1950s, died June 17 at Cedars-Sinai ...

Charisse was best known for dancing with Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire in Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and '50s. At the peak of her career, her long legs were insured for $1 million.

Oti Mabuse pays homage to the dancers and choreographers who have revolutionised the dancing world. In today’s episode, the choreographer and creative director, Jason Gilkison, reminisces about ...