The Unsung Creator Of Modern Musical Choreography: Bob Fosse

What gives the dancing in modern musicals such athleticism and power? A style that can be traced back to Fosse. "The roots of Fosse’s signature style were actually in burlesque. As a young teenager ... he had a tap act that he performed in burlesque houses. He translated that style to the screen in ways that directly foreshadow modern musicals and music videos."

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