this was one of the main lines sung in the Cell Block Tango which was in the movie Chicago. Chicago was set in the 1920’s which was the jazz age when jazz was beginning to develop. The scene of the Cell Block Tango was set in the Chicago prisons and the women were put into the Cook County jail. Directed and choreographed by Rob Marshall the 6 main dancers are referred to as the 6 merry murderesses. The dance starts off when there are 6 women behind cells‚ the lighting is dark and there is just a
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leads readers to celebrate criminals. Bob Fosse and Fred Ebb capture the story of this celebration of criminals within Chicago: The Musical calling it “a story of murder‚ greed‚ corruption‚ violence…[and] all those things we all hold near and dear to our hearts” (Fosse & Ebb 1). Chicago: The Musical follows the story of murderess Roxie Hart through the corrupt judicial system of Chicago. Roxie starts as the wife to the lowly mechanic‚ Amos Hart‚ but with the help of ace attorney Billy Flynn‚ Cook County
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Chicago Launched in 1975‚ the musical Chicago‚ created by a talented pair of composers and producers that included both John Kander and Fred Ebb later known as Kander and Ebb. Kander was born on March 18‚ 1927 in Kansas City‚ Missouri. His exposure to music began at an early age as a result of having had tuberculosis as a baby. During this time‚ Kander was cut off and not allowed to be around other people‚ that separation developed his ability for sound. Kander started piano lessons at the
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Assignment# Argentine Tango "The forms of tango are like stages of a marriage. The American tango is like the beginning of a love affair‚ when you’re both very romantic and on your best behavior. The Argentine tango is when you’re in the heat of things and all kinds of emotions are flying: passion‚ anger‚ humor. The International tango is like the end of the marriage‚ when you’re staying together for the sake of the children." There are different styles of dancing tango but the one that caught
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the weekend‚ I had no idea what to expect from the musical Chicago. I had never seen the movie‚ or anything related to the musical. I had however been to the city of Chicago‚ although it turns out‚ that wasn’t very useful information preluding the musical. I went into the theatre not having any clue‚ and I returned actually learning quite a bit. The things I learned from this experience are not solely related to the musical. I learned that musicals‚ and not understanding the arts very well‚ is a great
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The Tango Argentina is known for many things‚ but most of all‚ the Tango. Buenos Aires‚ Argentina is where the social dance of the Tango originated (Wikipedia). The tango has a rich‚ colorful‚ and mysterious history behind it in the Argentine culture. "Tango" also refers to the musical form that usually accompanies the dance (Wikipedia). The "authentic" tango is the first recorded form of the tango danced in Argentina (Wikipedia). The "authentic" tango is where it’s "history" begins. The Tango
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When we think of musicals‚ the first thing we think of is ‘Wicked’‚ or ‘Lion King’‚ or the “Book or Mormon’. Chicago is a musical which defies all these cutesy stereotypes. It’s a powerful 113 play which is all about corruption‚ crime‚ and media manipulation. This dark play‚ directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse‚ is the longest running musical on Broadway. Originally opened in 1975‚ it failed to impressed audiences and it was shut down‚ after a meagre two-year release. It was reopened on Broadway
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Cells are the basic building blocks of life. For cells to survive and function normally‚ fluids and electrolytes must keep a harmonious balance. The human body is composed of approximately 60% electrolyte-containing water‚ in which it is the kidneys’ job to regulate. Any loss of water should be matched with a consumption of water on a daily basis to ensure cells receive a constant balance of fluids. Water from our bodies comes from foods and liquids. Water loss is mostly through urine and
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COM 231-0007 Public Speaking [Insert assignment title here] [Insert assignment title here] Argentina Tango It ’s true that Argentina is in an economic crisis. The after-effects of the crisis are felt in every place‚ by every person‚ every moment. Foreign visitors will most certainly see the corroding effects the crisis has had on local Argentines‚ but this should not prevent them from having an entertaining vacation. For most tourists‚ the advantages of visiting Argentina far outweigh the
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Tango‚ a dance that started off in Argentina in the late 1800’s‚ where it developed in the slum of the city has gone through many changes to become one of the most popular styles of music and dance in the world today. The tango developed as a form of entertainment for those rootless African slaves who used the word tango for the drum-based emitting music “tan-go!”. Argentina Tango was first known as forbidden dance because the dance revealed the sexual act between a man and a woman. However
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