Jazz Dance DVDs - Broadway Dance Center, and more.

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) DVD-Region 1.

Turns, kicks, jumps and floor work partnering. An explosive new DVD featuring a variety of specialty steps for dancers. These new exciting moves and variations can be incorporated into all styles of jazz dance including Broadway, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. New York jazz instructor Bob Rizzo will guide you through simple to spectacular tricks designed for every level. Bob has created special choreography sections with selected tricks to show you how you can make your choreography sizzle! A must for every dance teacher! Bob Rizzo teaches dance for the undergraduate program at New York University and at STEPS on Broadway. He has choreographed for the New York Stage, National Tours, Stock, Dinner Theater, Commercials, Industrials and Television. In addition, he teaches professional dance classes throughout the United States and Europe. 50 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

The Ultimate Turn & Jump Video Dictionary. International teacher and choreographer Bob Rizzo teaches you over 50 turn and jump variations for beginner through advanced dancers in this exciting, fast paced dance class. Beginning with basic turns and jumps you will then progress on to the more challenging, showstopping variations. Straddle jumps, Barrel turns, Reversè jumps, and turning Switch leaps are only a few of the more explosive moves you'll learn on this tape! Each turn and jump is taught in brief segments and then demonstrated in short combinations. An excellent companion for classroom work, and ideal for use in choreography and competition routines in jazz, lyrical, and character dancing! Bob Rizzo teaches dance for the undergraduate program at New York University and at STEPS on Broadway. He has choreographed for the New York Stage, National Tours, Stock, Dinner Theater, Commercials, Industrials and Television. In addition, he teaches professional dance classes throughout the United States and Europe. (2004) DVD-All-Region.

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.

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 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) DVD-Region 1.

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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 mins. (2004) DVD-All-Region.

For all levels. Maria Torres is world renowned for her innovative Latin Jazz choreography. This DVD introduces the art of Latin motion, rhythm, and style, while utilizing the Jazz foundation. Maria will show you how to isolate and control Afro-Cuban/Latin body motions, as well as Jazz techniques with precision, strength and clarity. Maria and her dancers introduce you to basic elements, turn techniques, and teach you one of Maria’s original Latin Jazz combinations. With this instruction, you will learn the importance of musicality and timing used in this extremely popular Salsa/Mambo style. Maria Torres has worked extensively in theatre, film, TV and video. As a performer, she starred in the Broadway Show "Swing" and was featured in the film "Dance with Me." Maria choreographed the off-Broadway shows "The Donkey Show," "4 Guys named Jose," "Latin Heat" and "Best of Both Worlds." Other projects include: NBC Radio City Gala, Jay Leno with Lou BEGA, HBO, Burger King, Enrique Iglesias "Bailamos" video, DLG "No Morira" and John Leguizamo in "Sueno," that premiered at The Latino Film Festival. Maria has coached and taught all over the world at some of the most prestigious schools in the US including Broadway Dance Center and Alvin Ailey and Dance Theatre of Harlem. 60 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.

Join one of today's most breathtaking performers, Joey Dowling, as she guides you toward mastering the art of lyrical jazz dance. You will learn how to execute technical moves and perform seamless transitions that look effortless and feel organic. Through her choreography, you will become a better and smarter dancer by analyzing and understanding the marriage of musicality, fluidity, technique and transition. This video for the intermediate to advanced dancer contains three individual combinations, diverse in their style of movement. Joey's theatre credits include the National tour of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum playing Vibrata, GiGi, Soul Possessed, No Strings, and the Broadway show Dance of the Vampires with Michael Crawford. After attending NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Joey toured with Mariah Carey on her Butterfly World Tour. She has performed on the VHI Vogue Fashion Awards with Macy Gray, the MTV Music Awards with Jennifer Lopez, and went to the Cannes Film Festival and performed with Nicole Kidman for the movie "Moulin Rouge." She's appeared on "Sex & the City," "Cedric the Entertainer," and was a featured dancer in the movie "Chicago." Joey has juggled performing and choreographing all over the country, teaching people the secrets to being a working dancer. 45 mins. (2007) DVD-Region 1.

Ronn and Layla lead you through the many aspects of lifts and partnering. The video starts by explaining exercises for strength training, balance and trust. Layla and Ronn then teach beginning and intermediate lifts, and presses and turns for partnering. They conclude with dance combinations for partnering in the ballet, modern and jazz styles. 60 mins. (2007) DVD-Region 1.

Why do some dances win award after award at competitions? What makes particular choreography stand out? How can you bring out the best in each performer? Terry Schulke, award-winning choreographer, dance teacher, and studio owner has the answers. Created specifically for competitions, Terry presents eight steps that will aid you in creating dances that win! To excel in competition the right music selection, dance style, technique level, and compositional elements are critical. Terry clearly presents methods to break down music, build excitement level, and show your dancers to their best advantage. Perfect for solos, trios, and group choreography. Great for dancers of all ages. Get the winning edge! 35 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

Featured Instructors: Cathy Roe, Molly Brennand and Sue Coutts. Includes: 1) A lyrical solo to Firebird, All Jazz'd Up! - As part of Cathy's Classics All Jazz'd Up series, this solo combines the vocabulary of jazz and ballet into a fiery, dynamic performance, taught by Cathy Roe. Intermediate-Advanced level. 2) A Modern influenced lyrical solo with a tribal flair taught by Molly Brennand. Advanced level. 3) A touching Lyrical dance to the heartfelt poetry of Langston Hughs. This piece tells a beautiful story, set to music and poetry. Intermediate level. 4) And a beautiful lyrical piece to "Prayer of the Child". Advanced Level. 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: Teens/Adults. 60 mins. (2004) DVD-Region 1.

Learn three full length routines for Jazz, Lyrical & Funk from popular New York City Jazz instructor Bob Rizzo. Jam-packed with energetic choreography for Jazz, Funk, and Lyrical dance, Bob and his dancers teach you three new and diverse routines for the intermediate and advanced level dancer. Each routine is performed with music and then broken down into sections with the dancers facing away from the camera. A very easy to follow format as Bob guides you through each of the dances step-by-step! Educational, inspiring and entertaining. 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, Kelloggs Pop Tarts and Teddy Grahams. He also holds the distinction as choreographer for three New York City based soap operas: As The World Turns, All My Children and The Guiding Light. 50 mins. (2008) DVD-All-Region.