The crossword solution for the term 'A Dancing Powell' is Eleanor. Eleanor Powell was an American dancer and actress who was active in the 1930s and 1940s. She was known for her tap dancing skills and was one of the most popular dancers of the time. She starred in many films, including Born to Dance (1936) and Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940). She was also a successful choreographer and won an Academy Award for Best Dance Direction for the film Lady Be Good (1941).