PRESENTATION OUTLINE
ART FROM THE GREAT DEPRESSION
The Lindy Hop
Also known as the jitterbug was a happy joyful dance it involved two partners and was danced to jazz music although the name is "The Lindy Hop" it has no hop in it
Balboa
Originated from Southern California, it is consisted of shifts and shuffles, paddles, scoots, and pivots. Unlike any type of swing dance the balboa does not need any type of choreography you just stay really close to your partner
Swing was the most popular kind of dance during the 1930s
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson
Born in 1878 was known as one of the most famous dancer of the 20's and 30's mainly danced tap
Tamara Toumanova
Was a Russian ballet dancer who escaped communist got first big gig in Chicago 1936
Some Popular songs
1. In The Mood - Glenn Miller
2. God Bless America - Kate Smith
3. Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland / Glenn Miller
4. Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing) - Benny Goodman
Bing Crosby
American singer famous for his trademark baritone voice that helped him become one of the best selling artist
Jeannette MacDonald
Red-Haired, Broadway soprano best known for her musical films
The Wizard of Oz
Released in 1939 starred Judy Garland as Dorothy, a girl from Kansas who gets swept to a magical land after a big tornado, she meets several friends on the journey to find the wizard who will help her return home
King Kong
Released in 1933 and is about a film crew who travels to a tropical island and finds a giant gorilla who takes an insane liking to Ann Darrow the female blond star also known as Fay Wray
Jean Arthur
Born in 1900 became a very comical actress that starred in 97 films
John Barrymore
Starred in 65 films as screen and stage actor grandfather of Drew Barrymore
