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I Wanna Be a Dancin' Man - Fosse

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"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 http://www.theBestArts.com/Fosse/

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20 Comments

@lucilaromero1345 8 years ago

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

@klausweasley 8 years ago

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.

@Vancoin 10 years ago

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

@lsprings8 17 years ago

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

@jimhirsch4482 4 years ago

Thank you Bob Fosse. For everything!!

@johndietz3074 10 years ago

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

@cynthiaklenk6313 10 months ago

I'm a dancer, I have been a dancer since I was 7 years old and still a dancer at 78! When I hear music, I DANCE Because its what dancers do! I pass on what I've learned to young dancers. like Mr. Hines did before he joined that big company in heaven! And when I pass?, I want to leave my footsteps on the sands of ..... time! Thank you Mr. Fosse, Ms. Verdon and Ms. Reinking for all you left us!

@harrywarrenfans4291 13 years ago

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.
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@belvagurr403 1 year ago

Every joint of the fingers, twist of the wrist, point of a toe, or slap of a knee is pure Fosse!!!

@susanwenner8738 6 years ago

Fosse dancing! Hats, hands, hips and heels!

@raehmignola698 1 year ago

Wish I could join in!❤

@Fernanda-d5x2c 1 year ago

Thanks Bob!!

@VioletTheOrganGrinder1999 11 years ago

This is AMAZING! OMG!

@theBestArts 15 years ago

@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!

@aidenguill9409 6 years ago (edited)

Bob fosse is my great great grandpa

@eshaibraheem4218 1 year ago

Somehow never saw this performance, so thank you very much.

@Crusty_The_Snowman 8 years ago

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

@mayganphynix8267 5 years ago

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.