Comments on Jazz Dance
Author | : Bob Boross |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2015-07-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 0692477896 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780692477892 |
Rating | : 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Bob Boross is known internationally for his artistic excellence in jazz, tap, and musical theatre dance. With Comments on Jazz Dance, Bob has compiled his writings into one volume, covering luminaries like Jack Cole, Bob Fosse, Matt Mattox, Frank Hatchett, Michael Owens, Lynn Simonson, Donald McKayle, Eugene Loring, Danny Buraczeski, Billy Siegenfeld, Graciela Daniele, Paul Draper, and more. Bob also discusses jazz dance history, philosophy, and aesthetics, and personal choreographic choices in creating his 9/11 themed dance Empty Sky...The Rising. Comments on Jazz Dance is a must read for anyone who craves a deeper understanding of the jazz dance genre.