Robert Fosse
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egghands
What is he well known for directing?
For directing West Side Story
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Luigi reach demo :)
What did he prefer to call his style?
Freestyle
What was Gus Giordano known as?
The Godfather of American Jazz
When did Fosse make his Broadway Debut and what was the show called?
in 1952-1953 in Dance Me a Song
About how many ballet's did Robbins choreograph?
Over 60
What was he known as?
The Father of American Jazz
What was he most known for?
Death defying jumps!
What did Gus emphasize at the start of class?
Strength
What did Fosse utilize to guide and manipulate his audience?
Spotlights
What company did Robbins get an apprenticeship for?
Sandor's Dance Company
How was Luigi paralyzed?
Car accident
Where did Matt Mattox open his new dance school?
New York
Where did Giordano's movement initiate from?
The pelvis
What are three major choreographic tools Fosse used?
Props, signature moves, and provocative steps
What did he intend to study if he furthered his education?
Chemistry and Journalism
Who has Luigi been commended by for his life work?
Reagan, Bush, and Clinton
What age did Mattox begin dancing?
Age 11
What did he create in 1990?
The First American Jazz Dance World Congress
Who did fosse collaborate with to help him achieve his Tony award?
George Abbot & Jerome Robins
What was Robbins exempt from that the other influencers participated in?
Serving in the military or navy during WWII
What side of his body did he paralyze
his right side.
Which film roll of Matt's made a lasting impression?
Caleb Pontipee in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
What book did Gus Giordano publish?
Anthology of American Jazz Dance