From pigeon-toed stances and widespread palms to sinewy, meticulous isolations, few choreographers evoke such strong imagery as Bob Fosse (1927–1987). Not only did he revolutionize the look of musical theater in the 1950s–’80s, but his work also continues to influence choreographers and filmmakers today. A Chicago native, Fosse came from a family of vaudeville performers. […]
Debbie Reynolds died two weeks ago, and I’m still mourning the loss of one of the stars from Singin’ in the Rain, one of my very favorite films. If you’ve ever seen that bastion of movie musicals, you know why it’s my favorite: magical, big-production dance scenes; tap dance-offs between Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor; […]
Chloé and Maud Arnold pose with NYCDAF Ambassador for the Arts, Debbie Allen. Last night, the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation awarded Debbie Allen the 2015 NYCDAF Ambassador for the Arts Award at the annual “Bright Lights Shining Stars” gala. Held at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, the event paid tribute to Allen […]