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What and Where Jazz Dance orginates from

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What and Where Jazz Dance orginates from

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I posit the theory that although Jazz dance has been influenced and evolved over the years, it is constantly changing with culture and what is selling at a specific time. Although its backgrounds stemmed from slavery, many famous practitioners have also based their own techniques on culture and commerciality of an era. For example, Jack Cole who is known as the ‘father of Jazz’ was influenced by ethnic styles of dance such as East Indian and Flamenco. Today in the 21st century, Jazz is beginning to be combined into commercial and can be recognized in works from choreographers such as Brian Freidman. Although jazz is its own codified technique  t is enthusing with what is new in today and can be recognised in other genres of dance. For example, an element of hip hop known as jazz funk

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Fosse's work noticed in the 21st Century

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Fosse's work noticed in the 21st Century

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I posit that although Fosse's work is not a codified technique like ballet. His work is still used a practiced today. Many schools over the world are rein acting his works and using his style of dance. Many of his works are still being showcased such as 'Chicago'. This is now the longest running musical in theatre history.

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The notion of Stylized Jazz Dance & its lasting influence found within other works within the 21st century

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The notion of Stylized Jazz Dance & its lasting influence found within other works within the 21st century

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In Fosse's award winning film 'Cabaret' we see the choreography is unique and stylish. The movement Is sexy and also unique. He focuses on musicality and the movement links to the rhythm of the song. His work was a risk and this is seen in this number. The dancers are stood on chairs in an attitude position showing s that Fosse was not afraid to think out the box and be daring with his choreography.

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In this video we can see that a women is doing a tutorial on how to master Fosse dance technique. It is clear that his movement is still being taught today without being manipulated or changed.

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How to Dance like Bob Fosse | Jazz Dance

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Learn to Make Simple Fried Ice Cream! Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma5a2LLlOTc Watch more Jazz Dance Moves for Beginners videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/501781-How-to-Dance-like-Bob-Fosse-Jazz-Dance Alright. I'm going to show you some of my favorite Bob Fosse moves. He really developed his own style and character in his choreography and some of his moves are really fun to do.

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In this video we can see Fosse's style. The use of hips is frequently used. Also both dancers are wearing hats which been said is one of Fosse's trademarks.

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It was Bob Fosse's choreography 'Mexican Breakfast' featuring Gwen Verdon Fosse's wife, an American actress and dancer. The piece was originally performed on the Ed Sullivan show in 1969, however a remix of the piece is available on YouTube this being where Beyoncé first saw it.

In comparison to Mexican Breakfast, the choreography in Beyoncé's music video Single Ladies has identical movement in some areas.
Beyoncé and her two back up dancers rein act exact moves what Verdon and also her two dancers do in the original piece.

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Beyoncé - Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) (Video Version)

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Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (Official Video)

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In this blog we see the opinion of one believing Michael Jackson stole the works of Bob Fosse. He states works released by Fosse, and works released later by Michael Jackson stating that the movement Michael does is the exact same as a specific work Fosse had created. However this movement was trademark moves of Fosse's such as turned in knees, sideways shuffling, rolled shoulders and jazz hands.

In my opinion I do not believe Michael Jackson stole material from Fosse but looked up to him as inspiration. Michael recognised the talent of Bob Fosse and was not afraid to reinvent it as his own.

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Despite the best efforts at YouTube take down notices, we all know Beyonce grave robbed Bob Fosse, because We Who Know, saw the video evidence with our own eyes before it was removed. Beyonce even, eventually, gave Bob Fosse credit for her choreography theft. This morning, I was delighted to receive an email from Alisa, asking if I knew Michael Jackson had also stolen Bob Fosse's choreography.

Here is Alisa's email:

I was trying to find the Mexican Breakfast, Bob Fosse/Gwen Verdon video, but YouTube has removed it completely. So sad. That is how I came upon your blog. Good article on Beyonce and the Single Ladies rip off.

I just wanted to share my shock when I rented the Little Prince movie. Again, Bob Fosse makes a modern singer an absolute star. You have to watch this scene "A Snake in the Grass". when I saw it I was screaming "Oh my god, it's Michael Jackson!!!!" Timing 3:20, moon walk 6:23, etc. Check out the clothes, white socks (spats) all else black.

Check it out...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8mJsgPj1iU

If you have seen it, sorry to bother you.

Take care,
Alisa

Oh, dear Alisa, how right you are: Michael Jackson thefted all of his best moves directly from Bob Fosse in " The Little Prince!"

Here's a great YouTube video mashup of Bob Fosse dancing in the movie to the soundtrack of Michael Jackson's Billie Jean:

In case that video goes missing from YouTube, here's a sequence of screenshots demonstrating the semiotic "Michael Jackson Foot Kick" - that was directly stolen from Bob Fosse:

Seeing Bob Fosse do the "Moonwalk" long before Michael Jackson ever did it in performance is both fascinating and disgusting.

Did Michael Jackson ever pay one moment of tribute to Bob Fosse for "choreographing his career?"

Here's the timeline that proves the thievery:

"The Little Prince" was released in 1974. Michael Jackson was 16 years old.

Nine years later, in 1983, Michael Jackson releases "Billie Jean" and we get the snapping foot and the Moonwalk and all the other symbolistic moves invented by Fosse. Michael Jackson was 25 years old.

The timeline is on Bob Fosse's side. He came first. He invented the moves and the style that Michael Jackson would later directly steal and employ in his own act, pretending it was his own invention by deception by non-inclusion.

It's pretty astounding that Bob Fosse, an "Old Man White Dancer," actually invented the iconic, career-making, youthful, dances for Beyonce and Michael Jackson - decades after his death - and Fosse's "White Man Moves" made them cultural, Black, superstars.

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Michael Jackson Steals from Bob Fosse | David Boles, Blogs

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Despite the best efforts at YouTube take down notices, we all know Beyonce grave robbed Bob Fosse, because We Who Know, saw the video evidence with our own eyes before it was removed. Beyonce even, eventually, gave Bob Fosse credit for her choreography theft. This morning, I was delighted to receive an email from Alisa,...

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As we see Fred Astaire is using prop, being a top hat and cane.

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In comparison in Fosse's work prop is also being used. In this clip we see the use of bowler hats, similar to Astaire's works.

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fred astaire - Bing images. 2016. fred astaire - Bing images. [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=fred+astaire&view=detailv2&&id=2F9EF33B69330C2FC8BFC67CC8B7A45927F67110&selectedIndex=3&ccid=kyCJ0dxP&simid=607991096067886706&thid=OIP.M932089d1dc4f55afd410dcba828e5bb8o2&ajaxhist=0. [Accessed 17 May 2016].

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Notice the use of the props.

bob fosse - Bing images. 2016. bob fosse - Bing images. [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bob+fosse&view=detailv2&&id=5E6B65BB6C9F2EAB281947610B48D0F575AFAFD3&selectedIndex=13&ccid=A4DJDXIb&simid=608008576586354238&thid=OIP.M0380c90d721b18cf6a15056892ec2209H0&ajaxhist=0. [Accessed 17 May 2016].