The character Cosmo Brown played by Donald O'Connor is two hoots. I mean he is all about what funny theatrical dancing is all about. Here is the video
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW02c5UNGl0[/YOUTUBE]
For some people it may be too many props instead of dancing, but Cosmo Brown is a classic. This is how to use props, how to be funny, and show the clumsy common man in theatrics.