The History of Broadway Choreography from Showboat to Hamilton: A Classroom Guide

Описание: Take your students on a journey through the evolution of Broadway dance! This video is a perfect introduction to how choreography became a powerful storytelling tool in musical theater. I'll walk you through the key "rebel" choreographers who transformed Broadway, from simple dance numbers to complex, plot-driving masterpieces.

This lesson is designed for students to understand the purpose of dance in musicals, with clear examples from iconic shows like Showboat, Oklahoma!, West Side Story, Chicago, and Hamilton. It’s a great resource for drama, dance, or music classes.

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In this video, your students will learn about:
The "triple threat" of musical theater: singing, acting, and dancing.
The difference between unintegrated and integrated musicals.
The revolutionary impact of legendary choreographers.
How dance can reveal character, move the plot, and create emotion.

Time Breakdown:
0:00 - Introduction: What is Musical Theater?
0:43 - The Revolution: Showboat & the Integrated Musical
1:55 - Rebel Choreographer #1: Agnes de Mille (Oklahoma!)
2:38 - Rebel Choreographer #2: Jerome Robbins (West Side Story)
3:19 - Rebel Choreographer #3: Bob Fosse (Cabaret & Chicago)
4:09 - Rebel Choreographer #4: Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton)
5:03 - The Main Takeaway: Dance as Storytelling

For Teachers: This video is a "ready-to-go" classroom resource. Just press play and let the lesson unfold.

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