Dance Style and Influences
He combined modern, ballet, and these types of dance forms into his jazz.
What are ethnic dance forms?
He is known as the “Father of Theatrical Jazz Dance.”
Who is Jack Cole?
Jack Cole’s musical that opened on Broadway in 1953 and showcased his Hindu Swing
What is Kismet?
Jack Cole influenced famous choreographers like Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, and this pop star.
Who is Michael Jackson?
Cole’s jazz dance style was known for being energetic and this, with gymnastic-like qualities.
What is athletic?
Jack Cole was captivated by this type of influence from Denishawn, especially in choreography and costuming.
What is Asian influence?
He made his first professional appearance in this year.
What is 1930?
He worked with this iconic star on six films, including Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
Cole’s training included experience with Denishawn, which was founded by Ruth St. Denis and this man
Who is Ted Shawn?
He created a unique style that combined entertainment with elements of modern and this ethnic form.
What is classical/Oriental dance?
His style incorporated energetic and athletic qualities with jazz and this dance form.
What is tap?
He was the first person to teach American theater dance at this famous dance school.
What is Jacob’s Pillow?
Cole made routines entertaining while also incorporating this type of dance form alongside modern and ethnic styles.
What is jazz dance?
His understanding of dance included Modern, Caribbean, and this type of style.
What is Oriental?
Cole made non-dancers like Marilyn Monroe appear superb by choreographing down to the smallest of these.
What are movements or hand/arm details?
His “Hindu Swing” was influenced by this Indian classical dance form, introduced to Broadway audiences in Kismet.
What is Bharatanatyam?
He brought jazz dance to this Hollywood industry.
What is movie musicals?
Jack Cole was known for choreographing every detail, including arm twists and this part of the dancer’s body.
What are hand shapes?
He was known for his ability to choreograph for both of these groups of dancers.
What are male and female dancers?
He drew upon early dance experiences at Denishawn to establish his own what?
What are eclectic movements?
Cole studied Bharatanatyam under this master.
Who is Uday Shankar?
Besides being a choreographer, he also directed the scenes, costumes, and cinematography for this type of work.
What is film dance numbers?
He directed not only dance but also the sets, costumes, and this aspect of filmmaking for each number.
What is cinematography?
Jack Cole performed a legendary total number of these, reaching 683.
What are performances?
Jack Cole’s routines were extraordinary because they combined jazz, athleticism, and what other theatrical quality?
What is showmanship/entertainment?