Power of Movement to Improve Your Performance

Written By Mitch Stark

Make it Sparkle Video with Antonette Cohen
Broadway Dance Captain

5:25 (runtime)

Director’s Notes

Antonette Cohen, a Broadway Dance Captain, speaks on the unique movement style of the show ‘Wicked,’ described as 'otherworldly' and rooted in reality simultaneously.

  • In contrast to traditional shows, everyone in the production, regardless of their primary role, participates in the movement, reflecting the realistic and organic nature of the show.

  • Choreography is used not just for aesthetic appeal but for character development and story progression, such as Elphaba's physical journey or Glinda and Figaro's courtship.

  • Many pivotal plot points and relationships in the show are built and portrayed through movement and dance, demonstrating the powerful storytelling potential of choreography.

  • The goal in a long-running show like this is to keep the movement and energy fresh and avoid becoming a mere replication of previous performances.

  • Every actor brings their unique interpretation to the existing choreography, thus ensuring that the movement and performance remains dynamic and organic over time.

More About Antonette

Broadway: Wicked. National Tours: Wicked. Regional: West Side Story (Fulton Opera House), Footloose (Marriott Theatre) and Hot Mikado (Westchester Broadway Theatre), among others. Proud Northwestern graduate. Love and thanks to Jeremy and family.

Mitch Stark
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