I Wanna Be a Dancin' Man - Fosse

"I Wanna Be a Dancin' Man" originally appeared in Fosse's "Dancin'" and was adapted for the revue "Fosse". It is used as the finale for Act 1 (of 3) of "Fosse."
The song was written for the film "The Belle of New York" by Johnny Mercer and Harry Warren.
From the highly recommended 2002 DVD "Fosse". View excerpts easily at www.theBestArts.com/Fosse/
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[@lucilaromero1345]

Fosse certainly left his footsteps on the sands of time! Here we are, 2018 and enjoying it like the first day!

[@klausweasley]

I have to say that Fosse's choreography style looks simple and difficult at the same time. I mean, I couldn't do a pirouette. I'm not a dancer. Anyone can theoretically do a lot of Fosse's signature moves but at the same time you know it takes a lot of training and precision to make it look awesome.

[@nathaniel9526]

As someone who has recently worked a lot,on it, it’s really simple mainly, but it just takes a lot,of,strength (and other things) to pull off the style and the stillness and isolations

[@lsprings8]

Saw this on Broadway 5 times - it never disappointed. PHENOMENAL TALENTED CAST AND GREAT SHOW!

[@aidenguill9409]

Bob fosse is my great great grandpa

[@francisalanbeattie4458]

Superb. Even Fred could have learned from this. Beautiful arm and style. An inspiration to all styles of dance, Co-ordination rhythm etc.

[@amahra100]

You learn from masters; masters don't learn from you.

[@esmeephillips5888]

Fred Astaire's original version in 'The Belle of New York' is the closest he came to a personal credo. IMO it is the greatest solo turn by a male dancer ever filmed, a celebration of pure control that soars into ecstasy. This troupe is doing slow, stylized, easy movements: nice, quiet, stuff tailored to average skillsets. The patterns created are amusing and interesting, no more; the Rockettes can wow audiences better. And, as always, Fosse's little schticks often look less avant garde than a reversion to blackface times.

[@mayganphynix8267]

SO good! I was a huge fan of MJ since I was 6 years old. I always see him in stuff like this, since Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly where some of his influences, he even tap danced at one point. I can see why he was so inspired. AMAZING.

[@MrCrowebobby]

He started as a tap dancer.

[@jimhirsch4482]

Thank you Bob Fosse. For everything!!

[@harrywarrenfans4291]

Music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Originally the song appeared in the MGM musical "The Belle of New York" (1952) and danced in the film by Fred Astaire. Harry Warren Fans on Facebook

[@theBestArts]

@dancinman17 - Gary, although I didn't have a chance to see it, I understand that DANCIN' was a tremendous show. It was nominated for 7 TONY Awards and won two - including best choreography by Bob Fosse. It looks like the revival of the show is finally on for the Fall of 2011 - I can't wait!

[@Vancoin]

Fosse's style is unmistakable, but this lacks the absolute precision that Fosse himself would have demanded.

[@valeriebrown4380]

I agree..

[@coreycox2345]

@@valeriebrown4380It is still fantastic. I doubt it could be done with this many dancers. We wouldn't see it.

[@MsBlaez]

as a dancer for 25 years I agree.

[@jonathancineus6424]

AGREED!!! Was this a practice???

[@deerheart87]

agreed it looked messy although sometimes broadway dancers can be different

[@normaavila8111]

La esencia de Bob Fosse, limpia, sin artificios, totalmente orgánica, pero..., sumamente difícil, si no te gusta, no lo podés bailar, la exigencia está en que te guste. Muy buena perfomance! Gracias, la danza y la música justifican este viaje!!!

[@whizzerbrown1349]

I learned this dance in my dance classes and I love it

[@1CarlosManuel]

@fibonacciflower Of course it looks "familiar to other BOB FOSSE works" this is FOSSE, the Musical.... about the work of Bob Fosse... and one of the choreographers is a alumni of Fosse's own dance troupe.

[@BeautifulDidem]

This is AMAZING! OMG!

[@ded591]

Jack Benny show with Lawrence Welk

[@gemzee82]

i have this on DVD and its just brilliant

[@cntrybabe830]

i love Fosse! this is such a good song! were dancin to this song for competition! i love it! =]

[@lindaperkins4521]

orchestrations and dance can not be better

[@Izzy1949able]

WOUAH !!! Simply swell... !!!!

[@rich0707]

Fosse is God

[@susanwenner8738]

Fosse dancing! Hats, hands, hips and heels!

[@johndietz3074]

i'm doing this in a dance class i'm in with this exact same choreography

[@almacirerol6854]

!! Que padres coreografias.! !

[@sschimel]

A great Astaire number and this version is just as good.

[@BalletBabyBoy]

From my MANY auditions for this and with him calling me over and over again. I remember him being even more precise and demanding that this. He would torture you over one small movement and it was brilliant. Lost time that can't live again. WOKE to all.

[@marmencal]

Fosse era um gênio.

[@lsprings8]

Brilliant!

[@GMYolo]

amazing!!

[@PSYLLA2020]

Standing ovation!!

[@soyliliankovalenko]

CUATA PERFECCIÓN Y TALENTO

[@karinamiddlebrooks2167]

Still come back to this for inspiration in 2022.

[@1CarlosManuel]

@stovenjuice He's a dancer.... and a great one at what he's doing.

[@11Promy]

Great song. I did this song as my tap dance this year.

[@hendrikwoolf6925]

A fantastic clip from a magnificent show that I was so lucky to see - but completely ruined by adverts breaking it up!

[@alexandradanielle27]

me too i dance at melbas and were doing this

[@thebiscuitrose]

i finally understand the movement.

[@mrsjakeabel10210]

I'm doing this song for drama in a contest I've got some of the moves down still workin on it though I'll try to post a video of a it

[@dancinman17]

The ORIGINAL was from DANCIN'!!!! This pales compared to that Broadway Company! I was in the Broadway Company (I played the lead FRED ASTAIRE character also on the 1st National Tour to Los Angeles. Mr. Astaire came and saw the show--and said it was the best dancing he had ever seen in his life! My name is GARY FLANNERY and you can TAKE THAT TO THE BANK!!

[@amahra100]

Thank you. I thought it was just me. And I just cashed your check and it was good. Smile!

[@cameronreid1296]

Robert Lee, Countertenor wait they fired Chet Walker? Why? lol spill all the gossip for this production😂😂

[@lindaperkins4521]

JUST FINE !!!!!!!!!!!

[@1CarlosManuel]

@YodaLN Not even close at being ashamed.... he's playing his part

[@lockerup100]

Slick- but no sand! I wanna hear SAND!

[@fanishojo]

2023 🎉❤

[@juanwladislaosarmiento]

PARA DISFRUTAR ....

[@troymackenzie1232]

Which theatre was this at?

[@adelinevoegels3645]

2:53 3:15

[@memerydominguez8442]

is this dance choreographed by bob fosee????

[@amahra100]

I liked Fosse basically because of Gwen Verdon, but this Fred Astaire song deserves more foot dancing. They really didn't do this song justice in my opinion.

[@Florence1954able]

Yawn

[@DJTonyTone5678]

So was somebody going to ever teach the "Real Fosse" style. Cause that ain't it ! Except for Julio ! Pity Chet Walker didn't finish the job. cause he would have done Fosse' proud !

[@justme_66]

Lacking the tight, sharp small isolated moves.

[@amymack1954]

Fred Astaire's version, in the original "The Belle of New York" in 1952 has held up better than Fosse's, IMO.

[@amahra100]

Since when is hambone dancing. Slapping their knees and waving their arms is not dancing.

[@bigred8432]

So what is dancing?

[@dancinman17]

@theBestArts //Most of the Fosse show was brilliant--especially the ORIGINAL company-which did not perform in this video! Having been taught by FOSSE himself, I know what these numbers should be--and certain pieces are just not up to what BOB would have wanted! Blame whoever--but I hope the new production learns from these mistakes--though I know if they decide to do my "Bojangles" it will be another AWFUL version of what BOB considered his finest piece of DANCE THEATRE-but nobody asks me!!

[@cameronreid1296]

#justicefordancin’1978

[@jonathancineus6424]

😳 IS THIS A PRACTICE??? 😠 COMPLETELY UNCOORDINATED. SERIOUS LACK OF PRECISION. IT’S A NO FOR ME. SORRY!

[@j.louisv.123]

Are you sure this is Fosse ? This is crap.