Musical theatre dance, usually performed in Broadway "musicals," is popular around the world, but it was not until the 20th century in America that dancing and drama became truly integrated and "musical theatre dance" was recognized as a new style of jazz dance. Credit for this breakthrough goes to Agnes de Mile, whose 'Oklahoma!' (1943) made dancing an integral part of the story. Equally successful were the dances choreographed by Jerome Robbins for 'West Side Story,' which brought a new vitality to musical theatre dance. Robbins, in his turn, influenced other famous choreographers such as Bob Fosse and Michael Bennett. Other famous musicals include 'The Sound of Music,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Cats,' 'The Phantom of the Opera,' and 'Rent.'
American School of Dance Jazz Dance Classes
....a 5, 6, 7, 8! "And all that Jazz!" At the American School of Dance, dancers learn fun and exciting musical theatre dance routines from selected Broadway musicals. We teach styles of Broadway greats like Bob Fosse and Jerome Robbins while developing performance technique and facial expression.
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American Dance Training Camp 2007 - Group 3 perform their musical theatre dance routine in Nantahala Village, NC:
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