Who was the real dancer for Flashdance?

Who was the real dancer for Flashdance?

Marine Jahan Marine Jahan (French: [ma....

Marine Jahan
Born	Janu Versailles, France
Nationality	French
Occupation	Dancer, actress

Did Jennifer Beals do any of the dancing in Flashdance?

Jennifer Beals didn't actually do any of the dancing scenes herself. Dancer Marine Jahan was her body double for all the dancing scenes, and even appeared in the video for "Maniac." Alex's leap through the air in the audition scene was also done by gymnast Sharon Shapiro, and the break-dancing was done by Crazy Legs.

Who danced the final scene in Flashdance?

But it was Beals's final scene wherein she got the most help. Jahan performed most of it, but certain moves required specialized expertise. Gymnast Sharon Shapiro performed the flips, and one certain breakdance move was done by a male breakdancer -- Colón himself.

Who was Jennifer Beals dance double?

Marine Jahan Marine Jahan was Jennifer Beals' body double for the dancing scenes. Jahan was kept hidden from the press because the filmmakers did not want to ruin the illusion. Alex's leap through the air in the audition scene was done by gymnast Sharon Shapiro and the break-dancing was done by Crazy Legs.

What is a Flash dancer?

Flash dancing was a form of tap dance (tap was also called jazz dance at the time) that evolved in the 1920s–1930s, which combined dance with acrobatics. Prominent flash dance crews of the time include the Nicholas Brothers, The Four Step Brothers and the Berry Brothers.

How old is Jennifer Beal?

58 years (Decem) Jennifer Beals/Età

Is Jennifer Beal married?

Ken Dixonm. 1998 Alexandre Rockwellm. 1986–1996 Jennifer Beals/Coniuge

Who is the dancer in Streets of Fire?

Marine Jahan The Torchy's bar dancer was Jennifer Beals' dance double in Flashdance (1983). Her name is Marine Jahan.

How tall is Jennifer Beal?

1.73 m Jennifer Beals/Altezza

Are flash mobs still a thing?

Flash mobs were invented as a fun social experiment meant to encourage spontaneity and large groups of people to take over public areas temporarily just to show it could be done. ... Today, flash mobs are still popular in many cities around the world.

Who is Marine Jahan in Flashdance?

• Marine Jahan. Marine Jahan (born Janu, Versailles, France) is a French actress and dancer. Career. In the United States, she is most widely known for having doubled for Jennifer Beals in the 1983 movie Flashdance. At the time of the film's release, Jahan's role was controversial for several reasons.

What is the name of the girl who dances in Flashdance?

• In the United States, she is known for dancing as one of the body-doubles for Jennifer Beals in the 1983 movie Flashdance. At the time of the film's release, Jahan's role raised controversy for several reasons: Beals was an unknown actress before Flashdance, and throughout the movie, close-ups purported to be Beals' body were actually of Jahan.

Who doubled for Jennifer Beals in Flashdance?

• Marine Jahan. Marine Jahan (born Janu, Versailles, France) is a French actress and dancer. In the United States, she is most widely known for having doubled for Jennifer Beals in the 1983 movie Flashdance.

When did jahanne Jahan become a dancer?

• 1984, Jahan appeared as a dancer in "Torchie's" bar in Streets of Fire . 1985, she worked for Italian broadcast RAI at the show Il tastomatto . 1987, Jahan was the featured half-time dancer in the Super Bowl XXI, during the Flashdance... What a Feeling number.