Bob Fosse Choreography
" The Rich Man's Frug "
The Frug (pronounced "froog") was a dance craze from the 1960s that
evolved from another dance of the era, the Chicken.
The Chicken, which
featured lateral body movements, was used primarily as a change of pace
step while doing the Twist.
As young dancers grew more tired they would
do less work, moving only their hips while standing in place. They then
started making up arm movements for the dance, which prompted the birth
of the Swim, the Monkey, the Dog, the Watusi, the Mashed Potato, and the
Jerk.
The Frug is sometimes referred to as the Surf, Big Bea, and the
Thunderbird.
A perfect example of a Frug is found in the movie Sweet Charity, which contains a number called "The Rich Man's Frug", a wildly energetic dance number comprising three "movements"
"The Aloof"
"The Heavyweight"
"The Big Finish"
That showcases director Bob Fosse's distinctive choreography style, particularly his creative use of unusual poses, gestures, and arm movement.
Sweet Charity
" Big Spender "
" Big Spender "
Chita Rivera - Paula Kelly
& Cast
Directed by
Bob Fosse
& Cast
Directed by
Bob Fosse
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