Gene Kelly was a performer like no other. Seemingly able to do it all, he was an actor/singer/choreographer/producer, and of course, dancer. His style of dance was a combination of classical ballet and athleticism, and he did a great deal to change the way America viewed male dancers. He danced with a mouse, danced on roller skates, tapped and twirled, but he’s best remembered for his iconic umbrella dance in 1952’s Singin’ in the Rain, changing the movie musical forever. Below are 50 toe-tapping facts about the multi-talented dancer. 1. Learning from AthleticsGene Kelly was always a tremendou…