One of the greatest choreographers the modern world ever saw was born on this date 83 years ago.
Without him, where would the likes of Miss Minnelli, Miss Rivera and Miss MacLaine be?
Bob Fosse produced sassy "jazz hands" dance numbers for just about every musical that is dear to my heart (and much much more) - Cabaret, Sweet Charity, Chicago, Pajama Game, Liza with a Z, Pippin, All That Jazz and even Damn Yankees... His influence is everywhere (most notably in Michael Bennett's A Chorus Line).
Here is Mr Fosse with his former wife and long-term dance partner Gwen Verdon:
This is a spectacular number from the tribute revue Fosse, produced after his untimely death in 1987:
And here is his Tony award-winning ensemble number for the Broadway (flop) musical Big Deal - stunning!
RIP, a spectacular genius!
Take a "step-by-step tour" of the great man's most famous dance poses.
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