Jazz And The Big Apple
This musical is an adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet set in 1950s New York City, where two rival street gangs, clash, and two young lovers, find their love story intertwined with their gang's feud
What is West Side Story?
In this decade Bob Fosse became the outstanding name is jazz dance. Also saw the huge impact of John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever, which boosted the image of the male dancer; of Michael Bennett’s production of A Chorus Line; and the notable jazz production of Grease
What are the 1970's
This Musical follows an aspiring chorus girl who murders her lover and seeks fame through the trial. She competes with established vaudeville star Velma Kelly, also in prison for murder, for the attention of flashy lawyer Billy Flynn.
What is Chicago?
In this Decade, the Charleston was introduced as well as Dixieland jazz music. This was also the era of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, a black tap dancer who achieved world fame through the clean and clear percussive rhythms of his feet.
What are the 1920's?
This musical that follows a group of 17 dancers auditioning for a role in a new Broadway musical, exploring their hopes, dreams, and struggles within the competitive world of professional dance
What is A Chorus Line?
During this decade, the influence of Latin American music and dance enriched jazz dance as was seen in the landmark Broadway production of West Side Story
What are the 1950's?
This musical set in 1929–1930 Berlin during the twilight of the Jazz Age as the Nazis rise to power, the musical focuses on the hedonistic nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub and revolves around American writer Clifford Bradshaw's relations with English cabaret performer Sally Bowles.
What is Cabaret?
During this Decade two names emerged among the ranks of professional jazz dance greats: Luigi and Gus Giordano. Dance moves like came the twist, as easy to perform, overnight craze which brought adults back to the social dance floor. At this point, Motown was the new hot musical craze.
What are the 1960's?
This musical is set aboard the S.S. American, an ocean liner sailing from New York to England, and features a love triangle, comedic antics, and a bit of gangster intrigue.
What is Anything Goes?
During this Decade, Fred Astaire became the leading man for movie musicals. Lack of attendance, plus the intricate rhythmic patterns of modern jazz music, which were too complex for social dancing, led to the closing of dance halls and ballrooms. With the demise of social dance, the growth of jazz dance as a professional dance form began.
What are the 1930's?