Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life - Something To Dance About After winning a scholarship to the School of American Ballet, Chita accompanied a friend to an audition for a tour of Call Me Madam, starring Elaine Stritch. Chita was hired, ending her career in classical ballet. As a young "gypsy," Chita talks about her hope for a "crossover" - a featured bit of dancing or business to do while the …
SOURCE: YouTube at 02:48AM on April 9, 2014