The Nitty Gritty brought me here. I thought "Hey, who is THAT guy." Embarrassed to say that I didn't know his name, but glad to say after watching these clips that I've enjoyed his dancing for years. Thanks for putting this highlight reel together.
@alberthill105
3 жыл бұрын
My reaction when I saw "Nitty Gritty" was "What the hell--who IS that??? Mr. Banas, if you see this, you are bad-ass!! I'm now your biggest fan!
@janetrobinson340
3 жыл бұрын
Same!
@BastDG
3 жыл бұрын
Same here - someone sent the Nitty Gritty link, and I found this. Amazing! I suspect he may have been involved with Bewitched - some of the moves are too recognizable.
@pattywolford
3 жыл бұрын
Me too...he’s great!
@triciac1019
3 жыл бұрын
Same here.
@fido3449
5 жыл бұрын
He was a Jet, he danced the Nitty Gritty and he was kissed by Marilyn Monroe. Every one else can just give up...
@secondsightcinema3957
3 жыл бұрын
...and when he quit dancing, he became a Rosarian, a person who takes care of roses. Fascinating life, amazing career.
@strafrag1
2 ай бұрын
RIP, Bobby Banas. The best male dancer ever.
@jpozenel
3 жыл бұрын
If he was dancing with 100 others, your focus goes right to him. He really does stand out in the crowd.
@ladyyuna2000
2 ай бұрын
💐🙏🏻RIP Robert Joseph Banas (September 22, 1933 - July 29, 2024) (aged 90) you will truly be missed and my prayers go out to you and your family. 💐🙏🏻
@MNBluestater
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for doing this ! I hope Mr. Banas knows how much his gift meant to the world.
@fredievinson7944
5 жыл бұрын
In 1984 I attended the Grove School of Music and Bob Banas was our choreography instructor. I got to go over to his house. What a great guy. I only remember him being in West Side Story and also mentioning he was in a movie with Marilyn Monroe. I had NO idea he actually got a kiss from her and got to dance with Ann Margaret and in front of Judy Garland.... Bob, if you read this, you were and still are an inspiration. I still play music although I'm not as limber as I once was - LoL My son however has the acting/singing/dancing bug and WILL be an Oscar winner someday. Take Care.
@katherinefarmer1520
2 жыл бұрын
What a treat to have finally discovered the Nitty Gritty video. I was 17 when you performed it. Somehow I missed the Judy Garland Show. You were tremendous. So much energy, such skill, and incomparable pizazz! I have passed it along to several who like me, had missed out. It has been such fun reading about your life and seeing all those dance clips--plus you're now a Rosarian and were a beloved teacher and mentor! Congratulations on a beautiful life! So glad your father formally introduced you and your sister to dance. We have all benefitted!
@lilirishgrl
Жыл бұрын
Great memories for you I’m sure. Thanks for sharing them
@midskate5182
5 жыл бұрын
Bobby Banas rocked, I did not know about this guy until I saw his Nitty Gritty video from 1963, this guy is like the Bruce Lee of Dance.
@leonardomattarmonteiro2824
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly 🤜🏼🤛🏼
@erepsekahs
2 жыл бұрын
The man is a genius. I have never in my life seen a male dancer so fluid in his movements, and so capable of translating the music. What a breath of fresh air.
@lindabehnke1468
2 жыл бұрын
Love to Watch Bobby Dance Never get tired of his Nitty Gritty Dance He's Sooooo Into it .You can tell he Loves what he does And He Was A Cutie Back Then😁😁❤❤❤
@EyeLean5280
4 жыл бұрын
Aside from everything else he's awfully cute. I wish they'd given him some bigger parts.
@minnwise884
8 жыл бұрын
Bobby, if you ever catch these comments, thanks for sharing your gifts with us in movies and then passing it on with your teaching! xoxo
@EyeLean5280
4 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@Hallyboodle
9 жыл бұрын
my dance teacher twice a week for 8 years- love you Bobby, you're the BEST
@bunnyfish714
7 жыл бұрын
you're a woman of so many talents,save some for the rest of us will ya...Ha...you should get on dancing with the stars
@teresaw1721
6 жыл бұрын
Tracy that explains your dancer presence on screen.
@lohphat
6 жыл бұрын
Is he still teaching? I'd love to attend if he has any classes -- even if they're infrequent.
@aiai-j7i
6 жыл бұрын
Lucky you!!
@iheartcryptoverse2857
6 жыл бұрын
So lucky!
@chuckinla
9 жыл бұрын
Bob Banas is a magical dancer with fierce unstoppable energy!! I studied with Bob in the late 70's thru the 80's and what a honor that was!! Brilliant man
@2degucitas
8 жыл бұрын
lucky you
@brendaannedufaur6244
6 жыл бұрын
Robert Musselman , to robert musselman, how great!
@estegardea
6 жыл бұрын
What a magical experience that must have been. Would love to see a biopic on Bobby.
@lonewolffullmoon
3 жыл бұрын
Where? East coast west coast ?
@aliseal
7 жыл бұрын
My boyfriend showed me the Nitty Gritty video a few years ago, and we both became two of Bobby Banas' biggest fans. If you watch that dance alone, you see the other guys dancing well, but Bobby is just exponentially better. He has the kind of boneless moves that those of us who have never been able to defy gravity on a dance floor can only wish we had even for a moment. I kept thinking that he has the same fluidity of motion that Dick Van Dyke does and, low and behold, he danced with Dick Van Dyke in MARY POPPINS. He also danced with Debbie Reynolds in THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN. Heck, he even kissed Marilyn Monroe on the lips! What a stellar career he had. They just don't make dancers like Bobby anymore. In fact, we went to see LALA LAND and, as wonderful as it was, we came out of it saying we noticed no one stood out with the same dance finesse that Bobby Banas has. He's truly unbelievable! Love this reel!
@rubberduky1829
5 жыл бұрын
You really need to check out Stephen Sayer and Chandrae who are both world champion dancers of this era who do a STELLAR version of the nitty gritty and they make it look so clean. They are both well connected and in sync with the very difficult ( clock hands ) circular move near the beginning. You will be amazed.
@bradwb6238
4 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more.. He is the best.... Does anyone know more about him..
@LazyIRanch
3 жыл бұрын
He reminds me a lot of Donald O'Connor, he had that fluid motion that made him look like he was made of rubber, and about to lose control, but every movement was precise as clockwork. Same with Bobby Banas.
@johanoradovis3921
3 жыл бұрын
@@rubberduky1829 y
@secondsightcinema3957
3 жыл бұрын
@@LazyIRanch Good point re O’Connor. Such a joy to watch great dancers do do that voodoo that they do so well...
@lorenamcgovern
6 жыл бұрын
I watch nitty gritty when I'm feeling blue and it cheers me up.
@rugosetexture2716
5 жыл бұрын
Ha! Ha! If I've had a bad day and fire up 'Nitty Gritty'--it cheers me up every time! :o)
@carolynsorahan1003
4 жыл бұрын
Lorena McGovern me too! Every time I watch it I smile!
@Mitzi73
6 жыл бұрын
Looks like he didn’t choose dance. Dance chose him. I thought the clip of the dance routine at the beach in the water was phenomenal. Modern times don’t have the brain capacity to think up such an amazing piece of art in contemporary times.
@ValeriePallaoro
3 жыл бұрын
Every scene I'm thinking, 'which one is Bobby Banas?' And then he pops up! Like he's the stand out character in every scene he's in. It's just phenomenal!! Thanks for the collection, as one who (like so many others) was turned head over heals watching the youtube of his 'Real Nitty Gritty' I appreciate you gathering together this selection of him on film. Good bit of editing work too. Nicely done!
@nancysimpson9045
4 жыл бұрын
I have just seen Nitty Gritty for the first time & I’m sold I’m now a fan of BOBBY BANAS 💕🇦🇺💕
@debbieparadis5885
Ай бұрын
That's how I got hooked! Seeing him dance the Nitty Gritty, I was instantly drawn to his amazing talent, so much so, that I had to Google search him, and have been a huge fan ever since, so thanks so much for this video, it was amazing! OMG, and yes, he sure was a cutie! Rest in Blissful Peace, Bobby Banas. ❣❣❣
@pixiefrog5
10 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday to the immensely talented Mr. Banas ! He was my dance teacher back in the 80's and it was an incredible HONOR to have been taught by him. He was very inspirational & had an electric aura. Even after all these years I still remember some choreography he taught me & my duo partner. Thanks Eden Jet for sharing these dance highlights of the amazing Robert Banas. Keep calm and Dance on !
@TheWhanfried
11 жыл бұрын
Came across him doing the nitty gritty. he's going all out. Also the get smart dancing.
@derekmyers3258
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not even a fan of dancing, and I got here by a series of accidents, but this man performs his craft with such style, passion, and perfection, he brought a tear to my eye, because one thing I love is excellence in any art form.
@nadinenc3097
5 жыл бұрын
Bob just outshines every other dancer. Can't believe more people don't know him.
@themirrorsofmymind
4 жыл бұрын
6:15 *Holy crap, it's Ann-Margrock!* I mean, Ann-Margret. Damned _"Flintstones"!_
@Vwjl1207
4 жыл бұрын
Lol!!!😄😆🤣
@denisebennett4747
6 жыл бұрын
I LOVE to watch him dance!!!! He gives every move all he's got!
@KMK7355
Ай бұрын
RIP Bob Banas, gone but never to be forgotten.
@mosogotam
9 жыл бұрын
Ahhh...Bob Banas.....brilliant...and so much fun to watch!
@tropicalpancake56
9 жыл бұрын
I so agree...
@taylormaddux8433
9 жыл бұрын
tropicalpancake56 I also. Although I'd seen him before ("West Side Story," Judy Garland, "Girl Most Likely", "Let's Make Love') it was only recently watching a clip from "Billie" that I truly "discovered" him. So thank you for much for making this reel clip so I didn't have to fast-forward through every movie he was in to find him. I agree also that he's so much fun to watch. Thanks also to Jamie Rae below for the anecdote. Hope he's well. P.S. Gym number in Billie also features Donna McKechnie (sp?).
@lajas46
7 жыл бұрын
This clip from the Judy Garland show has become an iconic classic
@arco8643
10 жыл бұрын
I've enjoyed this video so many tiimes......Bob Banas, you are one of the greats of all time. Thank you for all the years of enjoyment you have given us.
@blxart
8 жыл бұрын
he was adorable and sooo talented!!!
@AHouseDivided1998
6 жыл бұрын
He's just as good as Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly!
@laurahicks9558
5 жыл бұрын
He was so committed to whatever move he was doing. That's what made him stand out I think.
@b.glover7386
6 жыл бұрын
Banas is real champion of dance. His skill stands out amongst the others. Beautiful to watch. The Real Nitty Gritty dance performance in 1963 was stellar.
@tonithenightowl1836
2 жыл бұрын
He should have had a much bigger part in West Side Story. The man is a phenomenal dancer.
@brendaannedufaur6244
6 жыл бұрын
Bobby Banas is incredible. i just learned about him tonight. i wish there had been more tapes like the nitty gritty one whereby you can fully see him completely spotlighted. That little clip of him doing the swing-like dance was such a tease. I bet he was brilliant in those kinds of dances. wow. it was like he was high voltage socketed whereby everybody else was just plugged in. oh i wish there were more videos. it is awful the way dancers arent credited.
@francanino6865
5 жыл бұрын
Incredible just learned about him now on Instagram watching his Nitty Gritty dance that he coreographed and got me here to watched more. He's on his 80's, Mr Bobby Banas.
@revrotunda3206
2 жыл бұрын
There seems to be a shortage of his dancing accomplishments on film. Too bad for an extremely sought after choreographer. I would have luved to see more as in The Real Nitty Gritty.
@judith14011
7 жыл бұрын
Love this tribute. Bobby Banas was in all of my favorite musicals - "Lil Abner" "West Side Story" "Mary Poppins" "Billie" "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and The "Twizzle" on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" - he was in the background but always doing the hard dancing work! Not to mention "The Nitty Gritty!" - the best of all! Thanks for putting this together!
@alexandercastellini8622
9 жыл бұрын
The Nitty Gritty..... so great.....
@diannefroman7916
9 жыл бұрын
Can't stop watching it... groovy man!
@janemay1062
6 жыл бұрын
He dances like he means it.
@jeffc8242
5 жыл бұрын
OMG he must’ve mingled with all of the big names of that era, The stories he must have! Great career and dancer 🕺.
@ThePatGraney
9 жыл бұрын
Bobby Banas is incredible!
@RKusmie64
4 жыл бұрын
I didn't know he was in all those movies. But the Nitty Gritty is still the best!
@pcm7315
6 жыл бұрын
Most fun I've had watching dance in a long time.
@phyllisgreenberg5
5 жыл бұрын
Bobby...Great artist, Dancer and friend...cheers Bobby.
@TheMickeymental
5 жыл бұрын
I have just found Robert Banas the man was Astaire's and Kelly's equal Dancers amaze me, the athleticism, the strength, the muscle isolation are astounding. What is even more amazing is they perform fully dressed in heavy clothing, under extremely hot lights, but the hardest part would be to smile the whole time and pretend not to be exhausted. Professional hockey players are spent after thirty seconds. These dancers are great
@pennya.5892
6 жыл бұрын
Bobby Nanas in a muscle t-shirt and tight jeans - sigh.
@RusTsea196T
4 жыл бұрын
Even better in short shorts
@classicmwk
4 жыл бұрын
If anyone could have taken the torch from Fred Astaire, it’s Bobby Banas! The man is almost unbelievable!
@sugarlove
9 жыл бұрын
what a wonderful career
@hebneh
4 жыл бұрын
I just discovered another of Bobby's appearances in a musical scene I've been watching since the early 1980s. I always noticed this particular dancer but never knew who he was. It's the combination of the songs "The Squat" and "What'd I Say" from "Viva Las Vegas". Bobby's dressed in a light blue coat and he's most prominent at 2:45 cutting loose on the right hand side, doing the Dog. Also in this scene is Terri Garr - Bobby's dance partner in the beginning - who became a significant movie star in the '70s and '80s. And Toni Basil has a split-second highlight when Elvis sings "See the girl with the red dress on / She can do the Dog all night long" while she gyrates frantically in the right foreground. She's most famous for her hit song "Hey Mickey" from the early 1980s.
@firstone2346
7 жыл бұрын
Why didn't they have an arrow pointing him out, because in a lot the the takes you can't find him right away.
@greenbeagle13
7 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing....!! I am fascinated by him..., but, it is difficult to know which one he is...!
@mortalclown3812
6 жыл бұрын
Pastel Pink no disrespect but he's pretty easy to pick out: The more you watch the easiee it gets.
@frankiebowie6174
5 жыл бұрын
Use your eyes! It’s the guy tearing it up.
@TrudyPatootie
5 жыл бұрын
@@frankiebowie6174 AMEN.. Honest to God.. All others fade away. It's like trying to see the Giraffe in the a daisy patch.. Jeeze.
@rustinaginger9502
5 жыл бұрын
I picked him out except in Mary Poppins.
@TheNavarro6767
7 жыл бұрын
I didn't realize he was in Mary Poppins. My favorite childhood movie.
@MrJeleo
7 жыл бұрын
b norwood he is Mary Poppins.
@scottvermillion3993
6 жыл бұрын
LOVE this...and I especially love his performance in The Judy Garland Show and in Let's Make Love!
@DreamingDarlin
8 жыл бұрын
I was watching Patty Duke's movie Billie and saw Mr. Banas in the dance scene in the locker room and was so surprised because I remember him from West Side Story, one of my all time favorite movies. What a treat to see he's been in so many movies! Thanks for this compilation!
@lindamalone6380
4 жыл бұрын
WHAT A MARVELOUS THING TO HAVE SOMETHING SO MAGICAL THAT IT JUST LIGHTS UP THE WORLD. THIS IS WHY I SO APPRECIATE THAT WE HAD THE MEANS TO PRESERVE THESE MOMENTS. I MEAN, WHAT A HORRIBLE LOSS FOR US, IF HE DID HIS MAGIC 300 YEARS AGO. TIMING IS EVERYTHING, AND HE HAD IT IN SPADES. WHAT A MARVELOUS PERFORMER.
@francescaa8331
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I just found out who he was from the Nitty Gritty dance. I see he's quite talented and performed in many venues.
@leonardomattarmonteiro2824
3 жыл бұрын
THANKS Eden Jet for keeping the memory of the astonishing SENSEI BOBBY BANAS alive.👏🏼👏🏼✨🖤
@nini1957
7 жыл бұрын
He even rocks the Charleston!!
@galenstone9097
6 жыл бұрын
He was a force of nature in his element.
@hkl8264
3 жыл бұрын
great dancer. he was in Don't Knock the Rock (1956) with Little Richard, Alan Dale, Bill Haley, Alan Freed and others. He must have some great stories.
@rharvey2124
3 жыл бұрын
He should write his autobiography.
@PTSDRemission-PRENEUR
3 жыл бұрын
he stood out in a many ways........obviously his loose fluid free movements, he was cute as heck and had a killer bod. No wonder Marilyn chose him to kiss. He was easy to pick out of a group dancing.
@ShawnaGraham50
5 жыл бұрын
I always respect the dancers more then the “star” Learned that from my father he always said the never get the respect they deserve He would watch them not the star I do the same as well
@TrudyPatootie
5 жыл бұрын
What a fabulous career for a Fabulous Dancer. Bobby.. When I saw you doing the Nitty Gritty I fell madly in love. You were the ONLY one on that stage. The others just faded out..amazing.. Love you Bobby.. xoxoxox
@Benny-ye7ro
5 жыл бұрын
Nova Chandra me too!! Omg!
@TrudyPatootie
5 жыл бұрын
@@Benny-ye7ro absolutely riveting. I have watched this so many times. I can't get enough. He owns that stage Shirley. Wow.
@ayamagishi2112
7 жыл бұрын
A dancing icon! The BEST!
@Katya_Lastochka
7 жыл бұрын
He reminds me of today's Derek Hough. Dancing energetically , to me is the only worthwhile way to dance.
@debralevine1098
7 жыл бұрын
I super enjoyed watching this, Bobby Banas. Cheers!
@spookym123
4 жыл бұрын
Marilyn Monroe got to kiss Bobby!
@lucasis2cute
2 жыл бұрын
I had such a crush on Bobby after West Side Story. Imagine my thrill to discover his jazz class in Hollywood shortly after I started on the Carol Burnett Show. Just Bobby, the class and a bingo player. So much fun!💕
@lucasis2cute
2 жыл бұрын
Bongo player😂
@jaytaylor7740
7 жыл бұрын
What a nifty tribute. Thanks for this collection of BB clips.
@starcrib
7 жыл бұрын
ahahhahah....wow. ...i never realized he was that guy in all those terrific movies..had a huge influence on me and my moves. ..and didn't even know who he was....
@everycoLor_312
6 жыл бұрын
Marius M me too :)
@BayushiGemma
6 жыл бұрын
8:43 Dude got a kiss from Maryland Monroe and was way ahead of his time with the Nitty Gritty dance. #envious
@themirrorsofmymind
4 жыл бұрын
Marilyn Monroe
@thehouseofcm
4 жыл бұрын
That kiss is forever on film.
@suenetteedwards5965
3 жыл бұрын
@@thehouseofcm You know, they probably did it at least a few times in rehearsals!
@Leon_Leon
6 жыл бұрын
Nunca creí conocer el nombre del bailarín del vídeo viral que me cautivo The Nitty Gritty, en ese video lo hace EXCELENTE - I never thought I knew the name of the dancer of the viral video that captivated me The Nitty Gritty, in that video he does it EXCELLENT From Chile.
@beverlyhayshouston2770
6 жыл бұрын
He is adorable!
@19gregske55
4 жыл бұрын
This needs to be re-worked: highlight Bobby BANAS in each respective clip. This would catapult the number of views!
@dannyc.jewell8788
5 жыл бұрын
Let Me get in line to say Bobby Banas is great,have seen the nitty gritty went farther foud out more ,nice,Thanks
@CruceEntertainment
3 жыл бұрын
Bobby Bananas was an amazing dancer!
@oldandnew1234
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing. When I'm feeling a little low, I come here. Gives you such a happy feeling. X
@davidmakous6983
7 жыл бұрын
Wow. So Cool . BB A BIG PART OF OUR CINEMA HISTORY.
@ddunnguard7746
4 жыл бұрын
His individual style in every movement makes spotting he & his choreography easy. He outperformed most of the cast surrounding him, but he was a total team player-engrossed in the performance. I have thoroughly enjoyed this video & thank the compiler with gratitude. Great work showcasing a great talent! 🤠🇺🇸🇨🇱
@lisahall4758
10 ай бұрын
I am obsessed now. Cant stop watching bobby. Beautiful.
@nealsausen4651
6 жыл бұрын
Bobby Banas is to Dancing what Buddy Rich is to Drumming! The BEST Drummers are Dancers and the BEST Dancers are Drummers! So closely related are the two! It's all about the.... RHYTHM!
@gloriamann3413
4 жыл бұрын
This man is phenomenal. When I need to feel better I read my Bible and watch him Nitty Gritty. I wish I could hug him !
@bazlebreeze9938
3 жыл бұрын
Would love to watch a movie based on Banas' career.
@tammyepperson4800
2 ай бұрын
But who else is talented enough to portray him?
@lynnestewart9081
10 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!!!!So much fun to watch!
@aileencummins
7 ай бұрын
Nitty Gritty had me following Bobby like a wanna be chorus girl. Woof woof...
@genapruitt
5 жыл бұрын
That was fun! Awesome dancer! :)
@Emy53
3 жыл бұрын
Great dancer.
@tgallemore
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, Bobby, you are the best!
@jebsmith323
2 жыл бұрын
This man doesn't have a tight joint in his body. And he was in everything!
@dan-ho1zz
4 жыл бұрын
You can always tell which one is him without even seeing his face
@paxsmile
7 жыл бұрын
The nitty gritty.. his best job!
@pleasedontmakemelate
5 жыл бұрын
Great career, great dancer....Mr. Personality. Bobby'll always remain 28. Thanks Bobby❤❤❤
@pattiaustin1808
8 ай бұрын
I could watch Bobby Banas dance all day!
@thesprtsspeciaist4192
4 жыл бұрын
A true talent.....timeless
@alejandroizquierdo5322
5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Bobby brilliant in every move!👍😍
@obbzerver
3 жыл бұрын
Hard to imagine all the young people in these films are in now their 80's, 90's or dead.
@qhsperson
7 жыл бұрын
In the West Side Story clip, Richard Beymer and Russ Tamblyn, who both went on years later to Twin Peaks.
@beesbeesbeadsbeads
9 жыл бұрын
I wanted to see "the leopard"
@adiedo
6 жыл бұрын
Did not know about his being in WSS, Molly and Poppins. I've seen the NNitty Gritty clip before and he was adorable and crazy talented. Wonder why he wasn't given more of a spotlight in those films instead of being part of the dance troup. Obviously Hollywood knew what he could do. Interesting that in that Jets group Tony Mordente, Eliot Feld, David Winters (Viva Las Vegas) and Bobby became choreographers as did Jose de Vega (Chino of the Sharks)
@sugarcookie572
7 жыл бұрын
He can do everything! There is also a short shot of him swing dancing in WSS -- it is perfect. I wish I could dance with him!
@bobbyc8170
3 жыл бұрын
is there anything this guy wasn't in?! amazing career.
@darialinderssen1572
3 жыл бұрын
Ohhh man, when West Side Story was showing in the walkin theaters, I absolutely fell in love with that movie. Of course I had no idea of Bobby Banas. Ohhhhhh man wow.
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