Gus Giordano
Gus choreographed this well known holiday presentation at the Goodmans Theatre
What is A Christmas Carol?
This actor gave Eugene Louis Faccuito the nickname Luigi on the set of On the Town because he did not wants two Genes on set
Who is Gene Kelly?
He called his style of jazz this name
What is freestyle?
Robbins choreographed this award winning musical about a milkman and his daughters struggling to maintain their jewish identity and finding suitable men to marry his daughters
What is Fiddler on the Roof?
In 1954, rock and roll exploded around the image of a handsome white singer now known as the King of Rock
Who is Elvis Presley?
Founded and based out of Evanston, Giordano was best known for the performances of his company
What is The Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago?
A rehabilitation exercise routine Luigi created to regain control of his body
What is The Luigi Technique?
Father of Theatrical Jazz, Mattox's Mentor
Who is Jack Cole?
Robbins choreographed this musical that was adapted into a television show
What is Peter Pan?
A classic early 1950's party dance, energetic and full of jumps that represented a bunny
What is the Bunny Hop?
Employing a deep plié, rhythmic complexity, precision and a strong use of core while moving each part of the body in isolation
What is The Giordano Jazz Technique?
"Pushing down to go up" one of the main components of the Luigi technique is commonly referred to as _______ in the body
What is Opposition?
Mattox starred in this 1954 film adapted musical
What is Seven Brides for Seven Brothers?
This musical film about rival gangs was co-directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins, Winning him two academy awards
What is West Side Story?
Novelty dances were dances to rock and roll music in the 1950s because of movies like this one
What is Rock around the Clock?
Gus Giordano was one of 6 choreographers for the Chicago revival of this Broadway musical
What is Hair?
One of the most repeated mantras in Luigi's teachings
What is "Never stop moving"?
This dancer continues to teach Mattox's technique in classes and online videos
Who is Bob Boross?
Jerome is the recipient of this many Tony Awards
What is 6?
One of Bob Fosse's most iconic numbers created in 1957
What is Steam Heat?
Giordano further influenced Jazz dance's reputation by creating this internationally recognized forum for teaching, performance, and choreography
What is The Jazz Dance World Congress?
The school Luigi opened where he taught the importance of using the body properly and taking your time to prevent injury as a Jazz foundation
What is Luigi's Jazz Centre? or
What is The First World Jazz Centre?
Mattox used these styles of dance as inspiration when creating his technique
What is Ballet, Modern and Tap?
Robbins trained and choreographed alongside this famous choreographer
Who is George Balanchine?
1950s Rock and Roll dancing was derived from this style of dancing
What is Swing Dance?