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What does riff challenge Bernardo at the dance?
Riff (a Jet) plans to challenge Bernardo (a Shark) to a rumble at a community dance that evening. Riff convinces the hesitant Tony to come to the dance with the rest of the Jets.
Why does riff want Tony to go to the dance?
He understands that there is an existential threat to The Jets posed by The Sharks. His need for Tony at his side is a reminder of the past glory of the gang and also a reminder for all as to what the gang stood for even before the emergence of this new and upstart gang.
What is the dance riff plan?
Riff plans to challenge the Sharks to a rumble at a neighborhood dance and asks his old buddy Tony (Richard Beymer) to come along. Tony’s out of the game—he got a job—even though he founded the Jets with Riff, but he agrees to come along to help his friend out.
How does Tony feel about going to the dance with riff?
How does Tony feel about going to the dance with Riff? Tony doesn’t want to go.
Who created the Graham technique?
Martha Graham
As a dancer and choreographer, Martha Graham broke the rules. She created a dance technique that, along with her groundbreaking choreography, helped spark the revolution known as modern dance.
Who fell in love West Side Story?
The young protagonist, Tony, a former member of the Jets and best friend of the gang’s leader, Riff, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks.
What is Wet Side Story?
Plot. Wet Side Story is set in the 1960s, about a rivalry between the surfers and bikers, fighting for control of the popular beach hangout, Big Mama’s. But soon trouble arises when biker girl and sister of the biker leader,Lela, falls into the arms of Tanner, a surfer dude. The two soon fall in love.
Who killed riff?
When Bernardo pushes Tony, Riff punches him in Tony’s defense. The two draw their switchblades and get in a fight (“The Rumble”). Tony attempts to intervene, inadvertently leading to Riff being fatally stabbed by Bernardo.