Loring, who began dancing in his father's saloon, was at ease with all kinds of dance: national, classic, modern, theater or not. He choreographed the Broadway musicals "Carmen Jones" and "Silk Stockings" and had an extensive career in Hollywood, directing and choreographing for film and television. Dancers he worked with most frequently include Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, and James Mitchell. Some of Loring's most notable films include: "Silk Stockings", "Funny Face" (both in 1957), "Ziegfeld Follies", "The Toast of New Orleans", "Deep in My Heart", "Meet Me in Las Vegas".