October 17
Born Today:
Doris Humphrey
Doris Humphrey (1895-1958), created a vital modern technique based on rising and falling and the arc in between these two extremes.
Broadway choreographer Susan Stroman (1954-) is best known for The Producers (2001) - which began as a movie (1967), was remade on Broadway, and then transformed into a movie-musical (2005).
Hollywood musical star Rita Hayworth (1918-1987) partnered Fred Astaire (1899-1987) and Gene Kelly (1912-1996), a feat that only a few other dancers can claim.
Susan Marshall (1958-) choreographed the hypnotic and haunting duet, Arms in 1984.
Rob Marshall (1960-) choreographed many Broadway hits, including the Damn Yankees revival, and a stunning movie version of Chicago (2002).
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Movie: Jailhouse Rock released in 1957