American Jazz Dance Flashcards
(30 cards)
Who bought ballet into American jazz
Agnes de mille
Who introduced jazz into theatre
Jack cole
What did gene Kelly contribute to dance
By blending techniques of ballet, tap, and jazz in choreography that reflected his own, athletic, and acrobatic style
Gene Kelly gave audiences a new perception of male dancing.
How was gene Kelly athletic
His parents encouraged him to play hockey when he was younger
Where does gene Kelly show his athleticism
Cossack squat and around the world in anchor aweigh
How did Kelly use the camera
Kelly used the camera for animation in anchors aweigh
Double exposure in cover girl
Explored camera angles using a camera dolly
How was Kelly using double exposure in cover girl significant
As it shows his alter ego and that he has to create 2 people with 2 seperate personality’s
How was using animation in anchors aweigh significant
the moment in which Jerry the mouse leaps into the real live-action world is an incredible moment for animation that represents an innovation decades ahead of its time.
Who influenced musicals and Kelly
Agnes de mille
What was bob fosses technique
Finger snapping
Tilted bowler hats
Splayed gloved fingers
Turned in knees
Shoulder and hip rolls
What was bob fosses influences
Vaudeville, striptease, magic shows, nightclubs , film and broadway msuicals
Who helped fosse develops his personal style
Astaire, Kelly , Cole
What was fosses prime educational process
Absorbing movement from films and live performances he saw in theatre and clubs in the Chicago area
What was fosses first choreographic opportunities
When he performed as a duet jazz act in “riff brothers” and performed in Chicago area of service clubs, theatres, nightclubs and burlesque houses
How old was fosse when he first choreographed
15 in his first nightclub routine
A like of girls with feather fans performing to “that old black magic”
What was fosses forst big choreographic opportunities
Serving in the us navy in the entertainment branch performing and choreographing shows that toured the world
Who was fosses first important influence
Mary Ann Niles when he was cast in a touring company of call me mister
Who was fosses important influences to formal training
Agnes de mille in Oklahoma when she also introduced him to George Balanchine and Jerome robins
Who was fosses influences of modern dance
Jose limon and Anna sokolow
Who was fosses biggest influence
Fred Astaire
How does fosse show his style in big spender
Hip and shoulder rolls
Angular posturing over the bar
Percussion sounds like fssss
Builds to climax
Burlesque influences
What 3 styles are shown in rich man’s frug
The aloof
The heavy weight
The big finish
What does the aloof showcase in fosses style
The lead dancer thrusts her pelvis forward
Uses wrist circles
Swings hips
Boiled egg hands
What does the heavyweight showcase in fosses style
Dancers switch to a battle of the sexes
Do accentuated punching
Head boos
Chest pops to a boxing bell
Hands above head to accentuate bell
