Bob Fosse, a jazz director and choreographer, is lauded for his unique artistry of choreography. During the 1950s-1970s, Broadway musicals and films were very popular. Fosse’s work gained a lot of popularity because of the different approach he took on jazz dance. He soon became one of the most notable choreographers of his time. His work has forever changed the way audiences perceive dance, making his work historically relevant and unique.
Bob Fosse was born on June 23, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. Being the youngest of six, Fosse learned to gain attention in his family by dancing. He took dance lesson at the age of nine and it quickly became apparent that he was a dancing child prodigy. By the time Fosse was in high school, …show more content…
He made decent appearances in “Give a Girl a Break” (1953) and “The Affairs of Dobie Gillis” (1953). Feeling disappointed with unmet expectations of Hollywood fame, Fosse was ready to leave. But before leaving, he was given the opportunity to choreograph a small part with Carol Haney for a Broadway called, “Kiss Me, Kate” (1953). His brief 48-second choreography opened a window of another opportunity that birthed his fame and notability as a …show more content…
Wanting to be able to express his own style, Fosse was tired of trying to live up to other’s artistic taste of being proper. This is when he decided to become a director and choreographer in order to have full management over his dances. This worked well for Fosse, as her directed his first movie, “Sweet Charity”(1969), which became successful. The film is about a prostitute searching for love. Fosse’s work expresses the yearning for sexual freedom, which was manifesting across America. Also, the way “Sweet Charity” was filmed brought a lot of success for Fosse. He introduced a different perspective of filming shots and jump cuts. This way of filming and editing popularized decades later and became a standard operation.
“Cabaret” (1972) was also one of Fosse’s greatest hits, winning him an Oscar award for his amazing choreography. He directed the movie in Germany, restricting his songs and dances to be held in cramped club stages. Fosse gave this film a more bona fide grungy quality, which reflected the dark times of the Third Reich. With performers including Liza Minnelli and Joey Grey, Fosse’s work in “Cabaret” became a popular
Bob Fosse was born on June 23, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. Being the youngest of six, Fosse learned to gain attention in his family by dancing. He took dance lesson at the age of nine and it quickly became apparent that he was a dancing child prodigy. By the time Fosse was in high school, …show more content…
He made decent appearances in “Give a Girl a Break” (1953) and “The Affairs of Dobie Gillis” (1953). Feeling disappointed with unmet expectations of Hollywood fame, Fosse was ready to leave. But before leaving, he was given the opportunity to choreograph a small part with Carol Haney for a Broadway called, “Kiss Me, Kate” (1953). His brief 48-second choreography opened a window of another opportunity that birthed his fame and notability as a …show more content…
Wanting to be able to express his own style, Fosse was tired of trying to live up to other’s artistic taste of being proper. This is when he decided to become a director and choreographer in order to have full management over his dances. This worked well for Fosse, as her directed his first movie, “Sweet Charity”(1969), which became successful. The film is about a prostitute searching for love. Fosse’s work expresses the yearning for sexual freedom, which was manifesting across America. Also, the way “Sweet Charity” was filmed brought a lot of success for Fosse. He introduced a different perspective of filming shots and jump cuts. This way of filming and editing popularized decades later and became a standard operation.
“Cabaret” (1972) was also one of Fosse’s greatest hits, winning him an Oscar award for his amazing choreography. He directed the movie in Germany, restricting his songs and dances to be held in cramped club stages. Fosse gave this film a more bona fide grungy quality, which reflected the dark times of the Third Reich. With performers including Liza Minnelli and Joey Grey, Fosse’s work in “Cabaret” became a popular