The Origins of Musical Theatre Dance
Musical theatre dance has a rich history tracing back to ancient Greek and Roman times, evolving through minstrel shows, vaudeville, up to the innovative choreography of Oklahoma!. Explore the pivotal role of dance in shaping the world of musical theatre.
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+ Musical Theatre Dance
+Origins Ancient Beginnings Greeks song + dialogue Romans song + dialogue + dance routines for major characters To make dance steps more audible: Scabilla (bits of metal) were nailed to bottom of sandals - 1sttap shoes
+Origins Minstrels Review: Minstrel shows white men blackened their faces with burnt cork and performed songs and skits that sentimentalized the slave life on Southern plantations Over time both white and black performers donned blackface and audiences of all colors loved it. Dance was the key element: Hardshoe and the shuffle Irish jigs and clog dancing
+Origins The Black Crook Review: The Black Crook 1stmusical (1866), a 5 hr long mishmosh that became an unprecedented hit Dance: Beginnings of BALLET 100 s of fleshy ballerins in skin-colored tights singing The March of the Amazons while dancing about in a moonlit grotto. Age when women used butles and hoop skirts to hid their physiques = so this was most provcative! Ballet remained the norm in musical theatre through the end of the 19thC.
+Origins Vaudville Review: Vaudville a variety of dance, song, sketches, magic acts, animal acts, strong men/women, acrobats, etc. Dance: all combinations, varieties and styles Teens helped to popularize the latest dance steps Pavlova Gavotee, Fox Trot, The Hesitation Walts, The Maxixe, The Toddle and The Tango Hardshoe and Clog Dancing dev. Into TAP DANCING gained popularity due to Bill Bojangles Robinson
+Origins Follies Review: Follies introduced by Florenz Ziegeld (1907-1931) as a series of spectacular revues glorifying the American Girl Dance: NOT highly technical choreography but did require some talent and teaching. Dances were both energetic and graceful Chorus kick line created with geometric formations still popular today Classify chorus dances according to height set precedent as to define the look of the classic Broadway show girl It was here that a RESPECT for dance on Broadway rose
+A New Era OKLAHOMA! Review: Oklahoma! noted as the 1stbook musical (1943) Dance: most influential innovations of the use of dance Agnes De Mille choreographer (1905-1993) To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking Created dances that joined the songs and libretto, giving the show a power that no other musical comedy had shown before. Dream Ballet created 1sttime here
+Choreographers Jerome Robbins classical ballet training West Side Story (1957), Fiddler on the Roof (1964), a Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1962) Bob Fosse vaudeville & nightclubs; trademark = playful sexuality Chicago (1975), Pippin (1972), Sweet Charity (1968) Gower Champion Ballroom dancing training Bye Bye Birdie (1960), Carnival (1961), Hello Dolly (1964) Tommy Tune musical comedy performer; trademark = razzmatazz with showstoppers Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1978), Nine (1982), My One and Only (1983), Grand Hotel (1989)
+A Choreographer should 1. Read the script 2. Study the score (not just the libretto) 3. Get a copy of the Broadway Soundtrack 4. Discuss any cuts with the Musical Director 5. Discuss each musical number with the Director 6. Stay in touch with the Set Designer / and the set design
+How to Choreograph 1. Research social dances of the time period 2. Try improvising to explore and find movement 3. Be familiar with the Broadway or movie choreography 4. Create variations on a theme 5. Don t be afraid to re-use movement 6. Keep things simple 7. Consider how to use your stage space
+Choreography should. 1. Further the plot 2. Introduce and give deeper analysis of characters 3. Express emotion
+Basic Choreography Ball change 1stposition, 2ndposition, 5thposition, Pli (ballet) Kick ball change Pique (turns) Step touch, step point, step heel Chaine turns (ballet) https://youtu.be/UKeXDmVFz18 Walks, Sways Stage Leaps 3 step turn Arabesque pivot turn Basic Jumps (tuck jumps) Push turn Hitch kicks (jazz)https://youtu.be/YvmV51CUKkI Box step Chasse (jazz) https://youtu.be/HjOd-2g508k Jazz square Grapevine https://youtu.be/U-dJMbLJsI4
