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What does it mean?
Astaire's success is attributed to his ear for intonation, rhythm, and style defined by delivery and presence.
In plain terms
Fred Astaire had great rhythm and style which comes from delivery and presence.
What can you take from it?
Style is a mix of technical skill and personal presence.

Where it applies

  • performance training
  • music
  • public speaking

Putting it to work

  • voice training
  • public speaking
  • performance coaching

Questions to consider

  • How do you define style?
  • Is presence teachable?

Another view

Style is subjective and hard to measure objectively.

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