Actor Keanu Reeves is one of the most talented, versatile actors of this generation. His down-to-earth personality combined with his exceptional acting skills have made him a worldwide superstar. He has delivered outstanding performances consistently over the past 35 years.
The actor once revealed that he also took some ballroom dance lessons and the very first lesson gave him a euphoric feeling. While the actor doesn’t talk about it publicly, it is highly impressive that he can dance as well. As a child, Reeves was guided by Paul Aaron, a Hollywood director, and Reeves’ stepfather. The actor was not too bright in his studies, mainly because of his learning disability, however, he managed to find something he’s exceptionally good at, acting.
Keanu Reeves is also a ballroom dancer
Actor Keanu Reeves once appeared on The Graham Norton Show and was asked why he trained to be a ballroom dancer. The actor then revealed that he didn’t actually “train,” but simply took “some ballroom lesson classes.”
The actor tried his best to skip this topic but Norton was highly interested in this story, so the actor further explained that it wasn’t professional, it’s something he did because he was bored. Quite an interesting way to spend those big checks. Thanks to his blockbuster hits and smart investments, Reeves’ net worth is currently $380 million.
The actor’s first lesson was euphoric
Further in the interview, Reeves talked about his first ballroom lesson where he paired up with a partner and felt like he was high,
“I remember one of the first lessons I had when I did the Waltz with the partner and I got high. It was amazing that first doing a Waltz, and she led, and it was amazing, thrilling to be moving through space like that. It was pretty special and then I did the Foxtrot and some Tango.”
The actor concluded by saying that he didn’t continue practicing those moves. Knowing Reeves’ dedication, if he gave dancing all his time and attention, no one could stop him from mastering it.
Keanu Reeves started acting in the 1980s
Reeves made his film debut in 1985’s short film, One Step Away, and since then the actor has managed to become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. His diverse filmography features different genres of films, through which he has showcased his incredible versatility as an actor.
Reeves is not just an actor; he is a genuine and humble individual whose talent, charisma, and philanthropy have left a lasting impact on both the entertainment industry and the hearts of his fans around the world.
Source: The Graham Norton Show
