Jack Cole danced with Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn's company (Denishawn), which toured Asia in the 1920's, also had a number of quasi-Asian dances in their repertory. That's where he got the Asian-inspired arm and head movements that made their way, through him, into the Jazz Dance movement vocabulary in the 1940's-50's.
This is excellent. I review dance history in my workshops, but cannot cover individual dance leaders and innovators in great depth. This video is wonderful.💖
At 1:33 and 1:39 (or close to it) while watching Betty Grable singing "I've Got A Crush On You", from "Three For The Show" is Marge Champion, who co-starred with Betty (and , of course her husband Gower,...and Jack Lemmon) in the Jack Cole choreographed film. A fun film to see.
Unfortunately, the documentary filmmaker and the proposed book writer are not longer involved in this project - our event was in 2008 - now one has passed away and the other is ill....
You are my new favorite person for adding this! lol I needed this very badly for a dance class. I am suppose to choreograph a piece in the style of Jack Cole and was having problems finding material of his to learn from. So after that long rant, thank you. :)
From a movie called David and Bathsheba (1951). Gwen was an "uncredited dancer" doing the dance of the Seven Veils, choreographed, of course, by Jack Cole. It IS a little reminiscent of that original Star Trek episode with actress Susan-something all done up in Green and seductively dancing!
Love Jack Cole and his legendary works? Queens Theatre along with Walker Dance is producing the world premiere of the JACK COLE PROJECT from May 3-20th 2012 in Queens, NY. Check our our JACK COLE video for more info and a sneak preview!
When I saw Mitzi Gaynor dancing to "I Don't Care" was the 1st time I heard of Jack Cole . Reminded me of Igor Moiseyev's Dance of the Kalmyk, the animinalism of the birds, no mistaking the noise for the signal, pure communication.
who is that at 1:33 and 1:39 ? i love her voice! i feel silly for not knowing actually, especially since they say her name but i can't hear it for the life of me.
@@dancersover40 Yes, sad news indeed. Thank you for your quick reply. Who was the filmmaker? I did see that Chet Walker, of so many great projects as well as the Jack Cole Project had died. Is there a connection between the two projects?
The document filmmaker was Annette MacDonald. Chet's "live" project in Queens (which I saw as well) was a one-night only affair and also didn't move forward after that initial performance. :( @@innatestylestyle1698
+Sophie Truman Hi, Sophie! That clip is from THE I DON'T CARE GIRL, starring Mitzi Gaynor. And yes, that's Gwen Verdon featured in that particular 3:05...Mitzi stated that it was in her contract NOT to be dancing next to Gwen - not because there was any animosity, just because she was such a better dancer! It really was a horrible movie. Watch it only for all the great dance numbers! xoxo DO40
Jack Cole danced with Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn's company (Denishawn), which toured Asia in the 1920's, also had a number of quasi-Asian dances in their repertory. That's where he got the Asian-inspired arm and head movements that made their way, through him, into the Jazz Dance movement vocabulary in the 1940's-50's.
This is excellent. I review dance history in my workshops, but cannot cover individual dance leaders and innovators in great depth. This video is wonderful.💖
Worked for him in London in candide,,,the musical by bernstein,,,he was great and vert very demanding
At 1:33 and 1:39 (or close to it) while watching Betty Grable singing "I've Got A Crush On You", from "Three For The Show"
is Marge Champion, who co-starred with Betty (and , of course
her husband Gower,...and Jack Lemmon) in the Jack Cole
choreographed film. A fun film to see.
Unfortunately, the documentary filmmaker and the proposed book writer are not longer involved in this project - our event was in 2008 - now one has passed away and the other is ill....
You are my new favorite person for adding this! lol I needed this very badly for a dance class. I am suppose to choreograph a piece in the style of Jack Cole and was having problems finding material of his to learn from. So after that long rant, thank you. :)
looks so good, Annette - we are all waiting for the finished documentary. This story must be told!
From a movie called David and Bathsheba (1951). Gwen was an "uncredited dancer" doing the dance of the Seven Veils, choreographed, of course, by Jack Cole. It IS a little reminiscent of that original Star Trek episode with actress Susan-something all done up in Green and seductively dancing!
Love Jack Cole and his legendary works?
Queens Theatre along with Walker Dance is producing the world premiere of the JACK COLE PROJECT from May 3-20th 2012 in Queens, NY.
Check our our JACK COLE video for more info and a sneak preview!
What is the name of the dance that fades in and out of the background while Alvin Ailey speaks between 1:14 - 1:25?
When I saw Mitzi Gaynor dancing to "I Don't Care" was the 1st time I heard of Jack Cole .
Reminded me of Igor Moiseyev's Dance of the Kalmyk, the animinalism of the birds, no mistaking the noise for the signal, pure communication.
We would know first -- I believe our member/producer hasn't gotten enough funding yet....
No, the doc is not out yet. Needs more funding! Believe me, when it's ready, DO40 will publicize it!
@mca1218 I think it's the Kismet clip that MGM pulled from our site!
who is that at 1:33 and 1:39 ? i love her voice! i feel silly for not knowing actually, especially since they say her name but i can't hear it for the life of me.
Betty Grable
can't wait for this precious documentary !!!
What a fascinating man !!! We jazz dancers all owe him so much !!
gangsterrrrr. i can't wait to see this doc.
When it going to be released ?
is this already out?
I can't wait to see this!
Is it possible to view this documentary now in 2023? Where?
See reply from 8 years ago, below. The filmmaker developed Alzheimer's and the project was not completed - or passed on to anyone. Very sad..
@@dancersover40 Yes, sad news indeed. Thank you for your quick reply. Who was the filmmaker? I did see that Chet Walker, of so many great projects as well as the Jack Cole Project had died. Is there a connection between the two projects?
The document filmmaker was Annette MacDonald. Chet's "live" project in Queens (which I saw as well) was a one-night only affair and also didn't move forward after that initial performance. :( @@innatestylestyle1698
excelente!!
What's the film at 00:22 with the 3 (Asian ?) dancers?
anyone know i this is close to being released?
Has this been released?...b
What's the clip at 0:25 ?
0:44 Gwen Verdon
What is the clip at 3:05 please?
+Sophie Truman Hi, Sophie! That clip is from THE I DON'T CARE GIRL, starring Mitzi Gaynor. And yes, that's Gwen Verdon featured in that particular 3:05...Mitzi stated that it was in her contract NOT to be dancing next to Gwen - not because there was any animosity, just because she was such a better dancer! It really was a horrible movie. Watch it only for all the great dance numbers! xoxo DO40