A career that produced 5 TONY AWARDS on Broadway for High Button Shoes, an EMMY AWARD for his television version of PETER PAN and an ACADEMY AWARD for the movie version of WEST SIDE STORY, JEROME ROBBINS brilliance to create spontaneously for the exact period in time has always been at the height of Dance Culture.
"WEST SIDE STORY"
When choreographers and new choreography was in need, Jerome Robbins choreography of FANCY FREE, INTERPLAY, FACSMILE and SUMMER DAY, catapulted the American Choreographer to sensational success.
Jerome Robbins, Choreographer for American Ballet Theater, New York City Ballet and Ballet U.S.A. created, polished, and perfected his Choreography on the bodies of the dancers who were to perform them. Jerome Robbins had entered dance school and had been promoted from class to class as he improved in ability. He quickly became a Principal (lead) dancer when he started his professional career. His education at his craft and the realization of Choreography being an ART form, Jerome Robbins a professional dancer on Broadway, a director of plays, musicals, television and movies didn't make sacrifices for merely a craft, it was a passion that became a crusade.
Also a favorite of mine from the Musical "Gypsy" below.
Being highly influenced myself by Jerome Robbins Choreography I saw "GYPSY" at the Geary Theater downtown San Francisco and it has always been one of my favorites..!
Mr. Robbins numerous awards include the Kennedy Honors award. He also served on the New York State Council on the Arts & Dance panel. Jerome Robbins choreography has epitomized American dance with intensity and expression.
Nora Kaye & Jerome Robbins in "Facsmile"
Nora Kaye, working in the relationship of ballet director with choreographer Jerome Robbins, sometimes would rehearse three one hour periods to keep the choreography fresh in the dancers minds. As an artist and choreographer Mr.Robbins responded to
creating on demand. Dancers welcomed new works as did the critics and the audiences. Today critics can and do review old works. Jerome Robbins creations has brought great pleasure to millions worldwide. Critics agree his work will continue for decades to bring joy and inspiration to delight us all for years to come..!
Just Play It "COOL" Boy ..!
above-My Favorite Choreography by JEROME ROBBINS
"JEROME ROBBINS"
Dancingly Mr.Shuffles 5-6-7-8
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