Dance Steps
A change-of-weight movement that has two steps, typically stepping back then front.
What is a ball change (rock step)?
The Universal term used to describe the 4 "Walls" of the stage
What is upstage, down stage, stage right and stage left?
Rodgers and Hammerstein's first musical; it reshaped musical theater with its narrative style. Some of its songs include "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" and "I Cain't Say No."
What is Oklahoma!?
One of the most popular and influential choreographers of the 20th century, in both theater and ballet. He choreographed West Side Story, On the Town, Fiddler on the Roof, and many other shows.
Who is Jerome Robbins?
One of the most successful composer/lyricist partnerships ever, they pioneered a new age of musical theater. They wrote Oklahoma, Cinderella, Carousel, and South Pacific, among others.
Who are Richard Rodgers (composer) and Oscar Hammerstein (lyricist)?
A common move in musical theater that has four steps in the pattern of a square.
What is a jazz square (or box step)?
A phrase commonly said to performers before a show.
What is, "break a leg"?
A musical that was revolutionary in the fact that it was based on and performed by the "gypsies" of Broadway, the ensemble dancers. It was directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett.
What is A Chorus Line?
A Broadway and film choreographer famous for his unique style using turn in and small, subtle movements. He choreographed Chicago, Cabaret, Pippin, Sweet Charity, and other shows.
Who is Bob Fosse?
A contemporary composer famous for incorporating rap into his musicals. He wrote In the Heights and Hamilton.
Who is Lin Manuel Miranda?
A turn done on one leg while the other leg is in retiré (or passé) turned out or parallel.
What is a pirouette?
The term for where the audience sits.
What is the house?
A musical based on a book of poems by T. S. Eliot. It defied all expectations by running for 18 years on Broadway and grossing billions of dollars, despite being a dance musical with very little of a plot.
What is Cats?
In 1975 he Choreographed this musical about the lives and struggles of the Broadway Chorus Dancer
Who is Michael Bennet?
One of the most successful composers of our time. He has composed over ten musicals, including Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and Jesus Christ Superstar.
Who is Andrew Lloyd Webber?
One foot steps in front and then the body turns (without replacing or moving the feet) to face the opposite direction.
What is a pivot turn?
The "book" of a musical or opera; the words of the show without the music.
What is a libretto?
A rock musical about struggling artists living in New York City during the HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 1990s. It won the 1996 Tony Award for Best Musical.
What is Rent?
A choreographer who made the "dream ballet" popular in musical theater with her choreography in Oklahoma! She also choreographed Carousel, Brigadoon, and other musicals and ballets.
Who is Agnes de Mille?
A composer/lyricist who has written a wide range of musicals, including Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, West Side Story, Gypsy, and many others.
Who is Stephen Sondheim?
A step that comes from swing dance, made up of four steps: step front, touch (or kick) front, step back, touch (or kick) back.
What is the Charleston?
The part of the stage that separates the Main stage from the audience.
What is the Proscenium?
The 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical winner that made hip-hop and rap a definite part of the musical theater language; its lyrics often switched between English and Spanish.
What is In the Heights?
A Tony award winning choreographer known for "In The Heights" and most notably "Hamilton".
Who is Andy Blankenbuehler?
A songwriting pair of brothers considered some of the best composers of the early 20th century. Their music is featured in shows such as Crazy For You, An American in Paris, Porgy and Bess, and others.
Who are George and Ira Gershwin?