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Bob Fosse - Coggle Diagram
Bob Fosse
Origins
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Spent his childhood working in strip clubs and burlesque lounges which influenced his provocative style
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George Abbott saw his work in Kiss me Kate while he was in drama school (late 40's early 50's) and so used him in The Pajama Game to choreograph
His work in The Pajama Game was a success and allowed for his career to continue (publicity and eventually a few Hollywood movies)
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He was a heavy drinker, heavy smoker and womaniser with 3 wives
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He had many insecurities such as receding hairline, hunched shoulders, veiny hands and pigeon toed which he used in his style
He died before he saw his revival of Sweet Charity which was originally made in 1966 and made into a film in 1969
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Impact
Recognisable, unique style
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Influenced people such as Beyonce, Michael Jackson, etc
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His style was very different to the work at the time as it didn't require ballet technique but instead used his own flaws to create a more accessible style
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Influences
Fred Astaire - wants to leave a legacy like Fred Astaire so moves to New York (also very slight influence of props and costume)
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His experience as a Vaudeville performer (slight of hand, humour, angular, mechanical)
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Jack Cole - father of American Jazz. Attention to detail, very precise. Female ensemble dancers. Tight figure hugging costumes. Theatrical (explosive knee slide seen in Steam Heat). Sexy costumes, feathers, etc
Jerome Robbins - career of dancer, then choreographer, then director (very influential to Fosse). Gritty, dark themes that he used when choreographing his sexier, darker musicals such as West Side Story