When All That Jazz was released in 1979, Erzsébet “Liz” Foldi was a 12-year-old dancer in New York who landed the coveted role of Joe Gideon’s daughter in Bob Fosse’s semi-autobiographical film. One of the movie’s standout sequences is the dance number “Everything Old Is New Again,” featuring Foldi alongside Ann Reinking, who played Gideon’s girlfriend. Their undeniable chemistry helped make the scene one of the film’s most memorable moments. Now 60, Foldi is sharing the story behind that on-screen connection and the real-life friendship that made it so special.
On the October 7, 2026, episode of the Immortal Icons of Dance podcast, hosted by Lauryn Johnson, Foldi reflected on what made the famous dance scene with Reinking work so well.
Liz Foldi is on the podcast with me this week! You probably know her as “Michelle Gideon” in All That Jazz (1979) from the beloved Everything Old is New Again dance sequence with Ann Reinking… Not only did she work with Bob Fosse at 12 years old, but she had already worked with Balanchine at 10 starring as Marie in the NYCB Nutcracker, and she went on to dance for Twyla Tharp in the original cast of “In the Upper Room”! Our conversation covers all of this, but especially focuses on her relationship with Ann Reinking. ❤️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/immortal-icons-of-dance/id1708302372
♬ original sound – Lauryn Johnson“The main thing that I think of is that I got to have a friend like Annie… to be a part of my life. That’s really what I see, more than anything. I see her and that the love we show there is what I’ve experienced in my life.”
How a 12-Year-Old Ballet Student Landed a Role in Bob Fosse’s All That Jazz
@lauryn_johnson20Liz Foldi is on the podcast with me this week! You probably know her as “Michelle Gideon” in All That Jazz (1979) from the beloved Everything Old is New Again dance sequence with Ann Reinking… Not only did she work with Bob Fosse at 12 years old, but she had already worked with Balanchine at 10 starring as Marie in the NYCB Nutcracker, and she went on to dance for Twyla Tharp in the original cast of “In the Upper Room”! Our conversation covers all of this, but especially focuses on her relationship with Ann Reinking. ❤️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/immortal-icons-of-dance/id1708302372
♬ original sound – Lauryn JohnsonIn the film, whose title echoes the song “All That Jazz” from the Broadway musical Chicago, which Fosse directed and choreographed, Roy Scheider plays Joe Gideon, a theater director and choreographer struggling to balance his professional commitments with his personal life. The semi-autobiographical story draws on Fosse’s experiences as a director and choreographer, including the pressures of working in film and on Broadway.
One of the few bright spots in Gideon’s life is his daughter, Michelle, played by Foldi. At the time, Foldi was a young dance student in New York who beat out dozens of other girls for the coveted role, making her feature-film debut in a production led by one of the most influential choreographers in entertainment.
Looking back on the acclaimed film, Foldi recalls how Reinking became much more than her dance partner. Their relationship extended beyond the set, offering a glimpse into a more personal side of the celebrated Broadway performer.
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Ann Reinking Became Much More Than Liz Foldi’s Dance Partner
Reinking’s stage credits included Sweet Charity, Dancin’, Over Here! and Goodtime Charley. She also appeared in the films Annie and Micki & Maude. But her performance as Kate Jagger in All That Jazz remains one of her best-known screen roles, in part because of the memorable dance sequence she shared with Foldi.
The connection audiences saw between the two performers was rooted in genuine affection that continued off screen. For Foldi, working with Reinking meant gaining a friend whose influence extended well beyond their time together on the film.
Now 60, Foldi’s memories offer a fresh perspective on a movie that remains celebrated for its bold choreography, distinctive storytelling and unflinching look at the costs of artistic ambition. Her reflections also add a more personal layer to Reinking’s legacy, reminding audiences that the magic of “Everything Old Is New Again” was about more than two talented dancers performing in perfect sync. It captured a real bond between a young performer and a Broadway star who became an enduring friend.
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