Bob Fosse

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,…

“My life is an open Pamphlet” – Bob Fosse. Bob Fosse was an American actor, Musical theatre director, and choreographer. He changed the way people around the world viewed dancing and dancing the film industry during the 20th century. Bob Fosse was born on June 23rd of 1927 in Chicago Illinois. His full name was actually Robert Louis Fosse. He was the youngest of all children. Having so many siblings it was difficult to grab his parent’s eye so he did that by dancing. His parents took…

Bob Fosse, as a choreographer and director, changed the way that people dance on stage and revolutionized aspects of filmmaking. His dances were physically demanding for even the best dancers. They were also very sexual and they addressed a full range of emotions. He is also still the only person to ever win an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony, all in the same year. Bob Fosse was born on June 23, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. As the youngest of the six kids in his family, Bob used dancing to win attention.…

green robe bordered in white fur, dark brown curls, which were long and free, free as its genial face, its sparkling eyes, its open hand, its cherry voice, its unconstrained demeanour, and its joyful air. Their journey began through the city streets, seeing joy and excitement from families that didn’t care if they were rich or poor. The spirit stated, “There are some upon this earth of yours who lay claim to know us, and who do their deeds of passion, pride, ill-witted, hatred, envy, bigatory,…

God's side, the one who create me and cause me to come from black and white.” ~Bob Marley In the late fifties the scarcity of jobs forced Bob and his mother from their home to seek employment in the big city of Trenchtown. Trenchtown got its name because it was built over a huge trench which was used to drain the sewage. In Trenchtown Bob was bullied and taunted for his racial mix, which forced him into taking self defense classes. He then gained a reputation for his physical strength, which…

An unknown author wrote, “It’s only a failure if you don’t learn something.” State Band Festival, a big question revolving in our mind is should we go or not? Many things factor in this debate, but the pros outnumber the cons. We have to go to State Festival because it would benefit the students as a unique learning experience and the Lee High School Band is evolving. Going to State Band Festival serves a unique learning experience for the students participating in band. Going to State is not…

Bob devoted his life to spreading a positive message to all through Reggae Music. One of his most important concerts was The One Love Peace Concert of 1978, Marley brought on stage the Prime Minister of Jamaica Michael Manley and Edward Seaga the leader of political oppression and asked they shake hands as he was always using his music and hoping to inspire and forge bonds of love and peace between any in conflict. Bob was at one time awarded with a United Nations Medal of Peace for his efforts.…

All The President’s Men, directed by Alan J. Pakula and starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman, was released in 1976 as a political film based on the book by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward. It follows two journalists for The Washington Post in their investigation of the Watergate scandal. The film opens with the police discovering five burglars inside the Democratic National Committee located in the Watergate complex. The following morning, thinking that the story will be of little…

Various covers of three of the greatest hits. Since the beginning of time people from all aspects of the world have took music as a way of life. To the art form of how music was made to the beats, rhythm, and the way music makes you feel. Some of music’s greatest legends have done many cover songs, such as Johnny Cash’s cover of “Hurt”, Guns N’ Roses – “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door”, and Muse’s cover of ‘Feeling Good’. While many may believe the original version of the song itself sounds better…

It did not feel right as I pass them by, I felt as if it was my duty to help them. For the first month or so I brainstorm all possible ideas to assist the homeless. Finally, everything is going to be alright was founded. It started with just my children and me. I went to Austin bought a case of water and $50 worth of $1 sandwich from Wendy’s. I also, wrote note cards that said “everything is going to be alright” and my kids and I hand it out to the homeless, while my little one sing the line…