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In order to become great dancers, we must look to the stars for inspiration. There are so many different forms of dance and variations of styles in those said forms. The style of Jazz has been twisted and turned in all kinds of fantastic directions. Of all the different people involved in this style there are three individuals that particularly stand out to me. Today, we will be discussing the works of Bobby Newberry, Heather Rigg, and Bob Fosse. Bobby Newberry was a self-taught dancer. After winning a number of talent shows with his dancing he managed to receive a scholarship to a dance/gymnastics studio. Soon after high school he received a scholarship to the EDGE Performing Art Center in Hollywood, California. After working with many great …show more content…

As a young girl Heather dreamed of one day becoming a teacher. She traveled from her hometown to New York City to train at the Broadway Dance Center. After graduating high school, she moved to NYC to assist Frank Hatchett as a VOP jazz instructor. She also received a scholarship and trained with Joe Tremaine. While working with Hatchett, she learned how to use proper technique in movements and while training, Marcéa Lane taught her how to bring her femininity to her movements. The movement she uses is so sassy and fun. I love the feminine quality of her choreography that she showcases all while using a wide variety of skills. Heather’s piece choreographed to “Dollar Signs” shows every aspect of those lovely sassy jazz routines you see at dance competitions. Her movement included lots of leaps, turns, kicks, and sassy hip movements. The transition to the floor is one of my favorite parts of this routine. At a young age, Fosse began his training at the Fredrick Weaver Ballet School. This lead down the path of entertainment and performance as he used his training to perform in The Riff Brothers and serving in the entertainment unit after entering the Navy. It wasn’t until 1954 when he was given his first shot as a choreographer working on The Pajama Game, that he realized this was what he was meant for. Fosse is a well-known icon in the dance industry. What inspires me most about

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