Bob Fosse
, Introduction/ context
Impressions of Fosse’s legacy- what did he achieve?
Developed his insecurities and expanded his ‘imperfections’ to create his style. His lega
through his musicals, fashion and commercials. Use of hats to hide his balding.
Hunched shoulders within his movement, turned in as he had bad turn-out. Minimal o
movement makes a stronger statement.
Fear of failing drove him, he was an excessive person. Won an Oscar, Tony and Emm
Works he’s choreographed/ directed:
Chicago, using taboo subjects, links to his burlesque and broadway experiences in a sinis
‘Kiss me Kate’ his pivotal moment in his career, first choreography in a movie, so differen
others moved and became noticed in Hollywood because of this snippet
The Pajama Game, steam heat, first broadway number that was pure Fosse, 3 dancers loo
danced like him
Sweet Charity, female lead, successful broadway show which turned into a movie which w
different due to Fosse being fascinated with film as it had no limitations.
Caberet, taboo themes in society and showed the less glamourous side of show busin
Key influences- Astaire, Burlesque, Own experiences and insecurities
In his family, smallest and couldn’t play sports like his older brothers so went into dan
attention. Watched Astaire’s films 5 or 6 times and went to Vauderville houses, saw the N
Brothers and tried to copy their act. He never thought he could be as good as Astaire as h
biggest idol and tried to imitate him. Influenced by Balanchine through weaving and pa
, Introduction/ context
Impressions of Fosse’s legacy- what did he achieve?
Developed his insecurities and expanded his ‘imperfections’ to create his style. His lega
through his musicals, fashion and commercials. Use of hats to hide his balding.
Hunched shoulders within his movement, turned in as he had bad turn-out. Minimal o
movement makes a stronger statement.
Fear of failing drove him, he was an excessive person. Won an Oscar, Tony and Emm
Works he’s choreographed/ directed:
Chicago, using taboo subjects, links to his burlesque and broadway experiences in a sinis
‘Kiss me Kate’ his pivotal moment in his career, first choreography in a movie, so differen
others moved and became noticed in Hollywood because of this snippet
The Pajama Game, steam heat, first broadway number that was pure Fosse, 3 dancers loo
danced like him
Sweet Charity, female lead, successful broadway show which turned into a movie which w
different due to Fosse being fascinated with film as it had no limitations.
Caberet, taboo themes in society and showed the less glamourous side of show busin
Key influences- Astaire, Burlesque, Own experiences and insecurities
In his family, smallest and couldn’t play sports like his older brothers so went into dan
attention. Watched Astaire’s films 5 or 6 times and went to Vauderville houses, saw the N
Brothers and tried to copy their act. He never thought he could be as good as Astaire as h
biggest idol and tried to imitate him. Influenced by Balanchine through weaving and pa
