Student 1503954 Module 4002 - Creative Arts Research & Professional Practice by Bonnie

bonnie_brodie — 2016-01-06 12:56:55 UTC

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].

The life of Bob Fosse

bonnie_brodie — 2016-01-06 13:08:39 UTC

Influences on Fosse

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An Image of Fred Astaire

bonnie_brodie — 2016-01-07 16:53:46 UTC

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].

Bob Fosse - Blackbird

bonnie_brodie — 2016-01-07 17:14:02 UTC

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.

Fred Astaire - Put it on the ritz

bonnie_brodie — 2016-01-07 17:16:19 UTC

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

David Bowles blog analysis

bonnie_brodie — 2016-01-07 18:13:34 UTC

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.

MICHAEL JACKSON - BILLIE JEAN

bonnie_brodie — 2016-01-07 18:40:39 UTC

Beyoncé Single Ladies

bonnie_brodie — 2016-01-07 19:12:26 UTC

The original piece

bonnie_brodie — 2016-01-07 19:30:36 UTC

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.

bonnie_brodie — 2016-01-07 20:27:38 UTC

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.

Video Anaylsis

bonnie_brodie — 2016-01-07 23:14:29 UTC

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.

Cabaret Mein Heirr

bonnie_brodie — 2016-01-08 00:46:24 UTC

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.

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

bonnie_brodie — 2016-05-16 13:37:45 UTC

Fosse's style

bonnie_brodie — 2016-05-17 19:33:21 UTC

bonnie_brodie — 2016-05-18 18:30:18 UTC

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.

Fosse's work noticed in the 21st Century

bonnie_brodie — 2016-05-18 18:58:39 UTC

bonnie_brodie — 2016-05-18 19:40:34 UTC

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

What and Where Jazz Dance orginates from

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Bibliography

bonnie_brodie — 2016-05-18 19:50:34 UTC