L.A. AWARDS HONOR CHOREOGRAPHY IN THE MEDIA.LOS ANGELES--The West Coast's top choreographers and dancers performed original works ranging from ballet to hip-hop to an enthusiastic capacity audience at the 1998 American Choreography Awards (formerly known as the Fosses) held October 18 at the historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre. The Media Choreographers Council/Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers and the L.A. Dance Foundation presented a celebration of choreographic achievement in the media (film, television, commercials, and music videos). Jerome Robbins Noun 1. Jerome Robbins - United States choreographer who brought human emotion to classical ballet and spirited reality to Broadway musicals (1918-1998) Robbins was commemorated in an emotional tribute following a West Side Story retrospective danced by L.A.'s finest. Highlighting the evening were the special honors presented by many top entertainers, as well as host Shirley MacLaine. This year's career achievement award went to Dee Dee Wood and Marc Breaux for their work in such movies as The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins. Dick Van Dyke  This page is protected from moves until disputes have been resolved on the .The reason for its protection is listed on the protection policy page. and Chita Rivera Chita Rivera (born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero on January 23, 1933 in Washington, D.C.) is a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical actress dancer, and singer best known for her musical theater roles. presented the award. Miami City Ballet Miami City Ballet was created in 1986 with former New York City Ballet principal dancer Edward Villella helming the company. The Miami City Ballet flourishes as one of America's most respected Balanchine-style based ballet companies. artistic director Edward Villella Edward Villella (born October 1, 1936, Bayside, New York) is an American ballet dancer and choreographer, frequently cited as America's most celebrated male dancer. honored his friend of many years, Stanley Holden, former principal with the Royal Ballet, with the educator's award. The innovator award went to "the man with the moves," Cholly Atkins, responsible for "vocal choreography," the rhythmic dance steps he created for great Motown recording artists like the Supremes, the Temptations, the Four Tops, and Gladys Knight and the Pips. Members of each of these groups along with Quincy Jones and Fayard Nicholas of the Nicholas Brothers presented the award. Suzanne Grand (The Full Monty) and Pablo Veron (The Tango Lesson) shared the outstanding achievement in motion pictures award. Keith Young was given the honors for a television special with Christopher Reeve--A Celebration of Hope (ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. ), and Kenny Ortega received his second American Choreography award, this time for Chicago Hope's "Brain Salad Surgery," on CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. . Marguerite Derricks won for her commercial, "Jenny," and Travis Payne took home the music video award for his choreography to "Jump, Jive, 'n' Wail." |
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