Bob Rizzo's Jazz Dances for Kids & Teens Video

 Jazz Dances

Guest instructor Renee Rogers joins Bob to teach a high-energy advanced solo. Each routine is performed to music, followed by step-by-step breakdowns shown from the back.

Bob Rizzo has taught dance for the undergraduate program at New York University, Broadway Dance Center and at STEPS on Broadway. You've seen his dances in commercials for Levi's 501 Jeans, Kellogg's Pop Tarts and Teddy Grahams. He holds the distinction as choreographer for three New York City based soap operas: As The World Turns, All My Children and The Guiding Light. Bob was featured on the cover of Dance Teacher magazine, and is an active member on the Advisory Board of Dance Spirit magazine.

70 mins. (2009)
DVD - All Region

Bob Rizzo's Music Jam CD Volume 3

 Music Jam CD Vol. 3

This CD features all the music for the routines on the following DVDs: Jazz Dances for Kids & Teens with Bob Rizzo, Tap & Glide with Mark Goodman, and Street Groove with Derek Mitchell. In addition there are many more tracks of fully orchestrated music for use in class and routines.

 (2009)

The Anthology of Staging and Formations Video

Staging & Formations

Over 50 demos in slow motion demonstrate staging techniques from solos to huge production numbers. Learn about important parts of composition and staging, such as canon, level change, feature dancers and soloists, lines right and left, lifts, formations, and endings.

Cathy Roe is an international dance educator with a degree in dance from Western Michigan University. She is the owner of Cathy Roe Video Productions and Santa Fe Studio Stage. Her experience includes work as a television choreographer, University dance director and studio owner. She has received numerous choreographic awards including the New York Film and Television Award.

Age Level: Kids/Teens/Adults.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced.
60 mins. (2002) Cathy Roe.
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda)

Inspired by Broadway Video

DVD Only - $44.95
Featured Instructors: Cathy Roe and Angelo Moio.

An ever Popular recital theme! Cathy shows you five dances that are inspired by Broadway. These are unique, contemporary versions of some Broadway favorites, or ... just some hidden jewels ... songs from shows that are more obscure, but fabulous!

Includes: A 40's style USO show ... a real crowd pleaser!; a soulful lyrical group dance choreographed for the song The Impossible Dream; a spicy Latin Group lyrical number for a spectacular version of Man of La Mancha; a Fosse style jazz routine. Choreography inspired by Pippin; and a sassy jazz dance choreographed for the song Trouble from the show Smokey Joe's Cafe.

Angelo Moio is a professional dance teacher, choreographer and competition judge. Along his way to the Strip, Moio has been a backup dancer for Gloria Gaynor; a principal character dancer with Nevada Festival Ballet; resident choreographer at TV-B, Hong Kong's largest TV station; dance captain and performer for Las Vegas’ Legends In Concert with Juliet Prowse; assistant choreographer for Broadway’s version of Legends In Concert; Siegfried & Roy dance captain and dancer (from inception to 1992); choreographer of special events and Christmas shows at Excalibur Hotel in Vegas and industrials for IBM and Mutual Of Omaha.

Cathy Roe is an international dance educator with a degree in dance from Western Michigan University. She is the owner of Cathy Roe Video Productions and Santa Fe Studio Stage. Her experience includes work as a television choreographer, University dance director and studio owner. She has received numerous choreographic awards including the New York Film and Television Award.

Age Level: Kids/Teens/Adults.
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced.
90 mins. (2003) Cathy Roe and Angelo Moio
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda)

Broadway Dance Center: Takes on Theater Dance Video

DVD Only - $49.99
Eugene Fleming: Enjoy the innovative choreography of Eugene Fleming whose Broadway career spans more than a decade. This Savoy Strut is a combination which captures the very essence of theatre dance. The Strut is reminiscent of the 1940's when Harlem was in its heyday. Its smooth, sleek, tight movements allow the dancer to express the exuberance of the era. This choreography is best suited for the beginner to intermediate dancer.

Danny Herman: Danny Herman teaches a classic jazz combination that is a tribute to the legendary Jack Cole, the choreographer who virtually invented the theatrical jazz dance idiom. Mr. Cole developed an entirely personal mode of jazz-ethnic-ballet that prevails as the dominant look of and technique for American show dance. Jack Cole's unmistakable style endures in the work of Gwen Verdon, Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, Gower Champion, Peter Gennaro, Michael Bennett, Matt Maddox, Tommy Tune and countless dancers and choreographers. Develop your knowledge, skill, discipline, enthusiasm, stamina, body strength and understanding of comedic movement. This choreography is suited for the intermediate to advanced dancer.

Andy Blankenbuehler: A Vaudeville Charleston is a dynamic theatre dance style incorporating the energy and performance of classic musical comedy. This dance, choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler, focuses on personifying the sharp, humorous and exciting accents and rhythms of this particular period of music. Isolating tight drum hits, lengthening through the long wail of a trombone, or shaking to match the syncopation of a piano run, this choreography offers the dancer a clear blueprint for building an exciting performance from the 1920's. This choreography is best suited for the intermediate to advanced dancer.

80 mins. (2007)
DVD - All Region

Inspired by Songs of the Silver Screen Video

DVD Only - $44.95
In this video, Cathy Roe choreographs dances to new, unique re-makes of some old movie musical favorites. These contemporary renditions of old favorites are sure to delight your audience!
* An elegant Hawaiian rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow
* A Contemporary, theatrical-jazz group number to Putin' on the Ritz
* A high energy jazz production routine originally set to Far From Over
* A Las Vegas style lyrical jazz dance to Secret Love
You will be truly inspired by this unbelievable collection of ideas!

60 mins. (2003) Cathy Roe
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda)

Musical Theatre Dance Video

DVD Only - $39.95
Learn the latest Broadway moves with veteran Broadway dancer and Award winning choreographer, Christopher Gattelli. Christopher presents three Fosse-inspired routines created for all levels. Dances concentrate on style, technique, formations and use of props. Great for the classroom as well as onstage. Each polished dance is packed with character, sensuality and dynamic flare.

Christopher Gattelli ‘s choreography credits include the Tony Awards, The David Letterman Show and The Rosie O’Donnell Show. As a performer he has danced on Broadway in Cats, How To Succeed and Fosse.

60 minutes. (2003/2004) Christopher Gattelli
DVD - All Region

See also the Music Jam CD that contains the music for this video!

  Choreography

Janet Roston shows you how to utilize the basic principles of choreography to create dances with IMPACT! This unique video incorporates both modern and jazz styles to illustrate a variety of ways to create powerful choreography that will excite your audience! Integrate these concepts into your classes as well as on the stage. Make a difference in your choreography NOW!

40 mins. (1999) Janet Roston
DVD - All Region

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