The Gershwins wrote the song for dancer and actor Fred Astaire for the film "Shall We Dance."
VOA: special.2009.02.08
" Though Mr. Robbins's dance version of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was one of the most memorable pieces of choreography ever created for the Broadway stage, Mr. Robin's miniature ballet is a lovely piece of work in its own right, and I liked his "Shall WeDance?