Greatest dance choreography of the past 50 years?
Anyone can plainly see that the dancing in thie movie is as good as it gets.
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shareI couldn't agree more...the choreography in this film is pretty much flawless.
shareI don't know. I think Fosse topped himself with his work for Cabaret and later All That Jazz.
shareThe dancers absolutely defy gravity here. This is a dance film for people who don't think they like dance films, because every step is flawless.
share"Every step is flawless"...that tells you you're dealing with Fosse.
I wouldn't like to have to choose between "Sweet Charity," "All That Jazz," and "Cabaret." (And "Pippen" is another that dance fans should not miss.)
The first three are are excellent titles, and now I shall seek out "Pippen," which I regret I still haven't seen.
The true mark of Fosse's artistry is converting people like me, who don't consider themselves dance fans. These films are extremely accessible, athletic and acrobatic – making dance relevant to everyone who cares to open their mind just a bit. I'm glad I did!
Well, if "athletic and acrobatic" dancing is what you like then you should check out the Nicholas Brothers some time. The problem is that since they were black and it was the 1940s, they aren't in as many movies as they might have been and usually only have one number per movie that they do appear in. They have what is essentially the grand finale of Stormy Weather with the Cab Calloway Orchestra playing behind them (while there is a loose story line, it's really just an excuse to string together showcases for a bunch of world class African-American musical talent). They also have a number late in The Pirate (a Gene Kelly / Judy Garland vehicle) where the two of them do a trio with Kelly.
There's also the "Lindy Hop" sequence from Hellzapoppin', but that's very difficult to find in the US due to some music rights issues.
Granted, those are an entirely different style than Fosse's (but then *everything* else is).
In yet another entirely different stylistic direction, there's Carlos Saura's "Flamenco Trilogy", although the US DVD set is out of print. Those have some of Spain's best Flamenco dancers doing some amazing things.
Thanks very much for the recommendations! Some great titles there.
shareI haven't found Pippen as a movie, although there is a recording of the 70s Broadway stage production. It's not well filmed, but I saw the play on Broadway while in middle school - and I love this because I loved the play so much.
There is a recent revival, and that may bring about a movie, but the opening was completely changed and I don't think it was for the better. Fosse's version was understated and visually stunning (understated? Fosse?), and the new version is literally a circus.
Anything w/ choreography by Bob Fosse is worth watching. I watched "The Pajama Game" a few years ago after out local theater co. did it, and I was a dresser for it. I wasn't crazy about the show, but thought I'd see the movie anyway. The first dance number I thought, "That looks like Fosse choreography." I hadn't bothered to look on the cover, but sure enough, it was. Best thing about that show.
shareI have to agree with the "All That Jazz" and "Cabaret" folks. I love most all of Fosse's choreography, but his later work really showed his growth and maturity. And in between the two, I think I might have to go with "All That Jazz." But there will never be another Fosse--such a genius!
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Might I suggest "From This Moment On" in "Kiss Me Kate." The choreographer was not Fosse except for one moment in the entire movie. It was Fosse himself dancing with Carol Haney. Only the Fosse section of the number was choreographed by Fosse. If I'm not mistaken, it was Fosse's first dance assignment.
Interesting...I'll have to watch that.
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