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Aaliyah
Aaliyah Dana Haughton, who performed under the mononym Aaliyah, was an American R&B recording artist, actress and model.
Aaliyah Dana Haughton, who performed under the mononym Aaliyah, was an American R&B recording artist, actress and model.
Ada "Bricktop" Smith
Ada Beatrice Queen Victoria Louise Virginia Smith, better known as Bricktop (August 14, 1894 — February 1, 1984) was an African-American dancer, singer, vaudevillian, and self-described sa...
Ada Beatrice Queen Victoria Louise Virginia Smith, better known as Bricktop (August 14, 1894 — February 1, 1984) was an African-American dancer, singer, vaudevillian, and self-described sa...
Albert Evans (dancer)
Albert Evans began his ballet training at Terpsichore Expressions in his native Atlanta and was awarded a full scholarship to the School of American Ballet in 1986.
Albert Evans began his ballet training at Terpsichore Expressions in his native Atlanta and was awarded a full scholarship to the School of American Ballet in 1986.
Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey, Jr. (January 5, 1931 – December 1, 1989) was an American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York.
Alvin Ailey, Jr. (January 5, 1931 – December 1, 1989) was an American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York.
Ameriie
Amerie Mi Marie Rogers, known professionally as Amerie or Ameriie, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Amerie Mi Marie Rogers, known professionally as Amerie or Ameriie, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Anita Bush
Anita Bush (August 1, 1883–February 16, 1974) was an American stage actress and playwright.
Anita Bush (August 1, 1883–February 16, 1974) was an American stage actress and playwright.
Ashanti (entertainer)
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas is an American recording artist, record producer and actress who rose to fame in the early 2000s.
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas is an American recording artist, record producer and actress who rose to fame in the early 2000s.
Barbara Ann Teer
Dr. Barbara Ann Teer was an American writer, producer, teacher, actor and visionary, African-American Barbara Ann Teer grew disillusioned with the negative stereotypes she came across in her que...
Dr. Barbara Ann Teer was an American writer, producer, teacher, actor and visionary, African-American Barbara Ann Teer grew disillusioned with the negative stereotypes she came across in her que...
Becky Umeh
Becky Umeh (born December 21, 1973) is a Nigerian artistic director, choreographer, singer, actress, and dancer.
Becky Umeh (born December 21, 1973) is a Nigerian artistic director, choreographer, singer, actress, and dancer.
Bill T. Jones
Bill T. Jones (born February 15, 1952) is an American artistic director, choreographer and dancer.
Bill T. Jones (born February 15, 1952) is an American artistic director, choreographer and dancer.
Brandy (entertainer)
Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979), known professionally as Brandy, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, television entertainer, actress, and film producer.
Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979), known professionally as Brandy, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, television entertainer, actress, and film producer.
Brandy Norwood
Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979), known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, actress, and dancer.
Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979), known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, actress, and dancer.
Camille A. Brown
Camille A. Brown (b. 1979) is an American contemporary dancer and choreographer.
Camille A. Brown (b. 1979) is an American contemporary dancer and choreographer.
Cholly Atkins
Charles “Cholly” Atkins was an American dancer and vaudeville performer, who later became noted as the house choreographer for the various artists on the Motown label.
Charles “Cholly” Atkins was an American dancer and vaudeville performer, who later became noted as the house choreographer for the various artists on the Motown label.
Chris Brown (American entertainer)
Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter, dancer and actor.
Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter, dancer and actor.
Christina Crawford (wrestler)
Christina Crawford (born October 17, 1988) is an American dancer and professional wrestler, currently working for WWE competing in their developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling, u...
Christina Crawford (born October 17, 1988) is an American dancer and professional wrestler, currently working for WWE competing in their developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling, u...
Chuck Green
Charles "Chuck" Green (November 6, 1919 - March 7, 1997) was a famous American tap dancer.
Charles "Chuck" Green (November 6, 1919 - March 7, 1997) was a famous American tap dancer.
Ciara
Ciara Princess Harris (born October 25, 1985), known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model.
Ciara Princess Harris (born October 25, 1985), known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model.
Cornelius Carter
Cornelius Carter (born Greenville, Mississippi) is a dancer, choreographer, and professor of dance.
Cornelius Carter (born Greenville, Mississippi) is a dancer, choreographer, and professor of dance.
Denise Jefferson
Denise Adele Jefferson (November 1, 1944 – July 17, 2010) was an American dance educator who served as the director of the Ailey School of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 1984 ...
Denise Adele Jefferson (November 1, 1944 – July 17, 2010) was an American dance educator who served as the director of the Ailey School of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 1984 ...
Dianne Walker
Dianne Walker is a tap dancer, also known as Lady Di.
Dianne Walker is a tap dancer, also known as Lady Di.
Edna Guy
Edna Guy (1907–1982) was an African-American modern dance pioneer.
Edna Guy (1907–1982) was an African-American modern dance pioneer.
Fayard Nicholas
Fayard Antonio Nicholas (October 20, 1914 – January 24, 2006) was an American choreographer, dancer and actor.
Fayard Antonio Nicholas (October 20, 1914 – January 24, 2006) was an American choreographer, dancer and actor.
Frankie Manning
Frankie Manning (May 26, 1914 – April 27, 2009) was an American dancer, instructor and choreographer.
Frankie Manning (May 26, 1914 – April 27, 2009) was an American dancer, instructor and choreographer.
Gene Anthony Ray
Gene Anthony Ray (May 24, 1962 – November 14, 2003) was an American actor, dancer, and choreographer.
Gene Anthony Ray (May 24, 1962 – November 14, 2003) was an American actor, dancer, and choreographer.
Geoffrey Holder
Geoffrey Richard Holder (born 1 August 1930) is a Trinidadian actor, choreographer, director, dancer, painter, costume designer, singer and voice-over artist.
Geoffrey Richard Holder (born 1 August 1930) is a Trinidadian actor, choreographer, director, dancer, painter, costume designer, singer and voice-over artist.
George Snowden
"Shorty" George Snowden (July 4, 1904 - May 1982) was an African American dancer in Harlem during the 1920s and 1930s.
"Shorty" George Snowden (July 4, 1904 - May 1982) was an African American dancer in Harlem during the 1920s and 1930s.
Gregory Hines
Gregory Oliver Hines (February 14, 1946 – August 9, 2003) was an American actor, singer, dancer and choreographer.
Gregory Oliver Hines (February 14, 1946 – August 9, 2003) was an American actor, singer, dancer and choreographer.
Harold Nicholas
Harold Lloyd Nicholas (March 27, 1921 – July 3, 2000) was an American dancer specializing in tap.
Harold Lloyd Nicholas (March 27, 1921 – July 3, 2000) was an American dancer specializing in tap.
Henry LeTang
Henry LeTang (June 19, 1915April 26, 2007) was an American theatre, film, and television choreographer and a dance instructor.
Henry LeTang (June 19, 1915April 26, 2007) was an American theatre, film, and television choreographer and a dance instructor.
Hope Clarke
Hope Clarke is an African-American actress, dancer, vocalist, and choreographer.
Hope Clarke is an African-American actress, dancer, vocalist, and choreographer.
Jacob Latimore
Jacob O'Neal Latimore, Jr. is a RCA Records and Crown World Entertainment R&B recording artist.
Jacob O'Neal Latimore, Jr. is a RCA Records and Crown World Entertainment R&B recording artist.
Janet Collins
Janet Collins (March 7, 1917 in New Orleans, Louisiana – May 28, 2003 in Fort Worth, Texas) was a ballet dancer and choreographer.
Janet Collins (March 7, 1917 in New Orleans, Louisiana – May 28, 2003 in Fort Worth, Texas) was a ballet dancer and choreographer.
Jaya (singer)
Jaya is a Filipino soul music singer, rapper, dancer, record producer, TV host, and actress.
Jaya is a Filipino soul music singer, rapper, dancer, record producer, TV host, and actress.
Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker (June 3, 1906 – April 12, 1975) was a dancer, singer, and actress who found fame in her adopted homeland of France.
Josephine Baker (June 3, 1906 – April 12, 1975) was a dancer, singer, and actress who found fame in her adopted homeland of France.
Joshua Allen
Joshua Allen is the winner of the fourth season of So You Think You Can Dance.
Joshua Allen is the winner of the fourth season of So You Think You Can Dance.
Judith Jamison
Judith Anna Jamison (born May 10, 1943, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American dancer and choreographer, best known as the Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Judith Anna Jamison (born May 10, 1943, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American dancer and choreographer, best known as the Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Julius Brewster Cotton
Julius Brewster Cotton (b.Feb 16 Brooklyn, New York) was born Julius Brewster Jr., to Denise Grant (Brooklyn, New York) and Julius Brewster Sr. (Brooklyn, New York).
Julius Brewster Cotton (b.Feb 16 Brooklyn, New York) was born Julius Brewster Jr., to Denise Grant (Brooklyn, New York) and Julius Brewster Sr. (Brooklyn, New York).
Katherine Dunham
Katherine Dunham was an American dancer, choreographer, and company director as well as an author, educator, and political activist.
Katherine Dunham was an American dancer, choreographer, and company director as well as an author, educator, and political activist.
Kelly Rowland
Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland (born February 11, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality.
Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland (born February 11, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality.
Khalil (singer)
Khalil Sharieff (born November 22, 1994), better known by his first name Khalil, is an American R&B singer and dancer from Sacramento, California.
Khalil Sharieff (born November 22, 1994), better known by his first name Khalil, is an American R&B singer and dancer from Sacramento, California.
Kyle Abraham
Kyle Abraham is an American choreographer.
Kyle Abraham is an American choreographer.
Lavinia Williams
Lavinia Williams (1916 – July 19, 1989), who sometimes went by the married name Lavinia Williams Yarborough, was an African-American dancer and dance educator who founded national schools ...
Lavinia Williams (1916 – July 19, 1989), who sometimes went by the married name Lavinia Williams Yarborough, was an African-American dancer and dance educator who founded national schools ...
Leon Collins
Leon Collins (February 7, 1922 - April 16, 1985) was a famous black American tap dancer.
Leon Collins (February 7, 1922 - April 16, 1985) was a famous black American tap dancer.
Lil Mama
Niatia Jessica Kirkland professionally known as Lil Mama, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, and dancer.
Niatia Jessica Kirkland professionally known as Lil Mama, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, and dancer.
Lil' C
Christopher "Lil' C" Toler is an American dancer and choreographer best-known as being one of the pioneers of the hip-hop dance style krumping and for his choreography and judging on the TV show...
Christopher "Lil' C" Toler is an American dancer and choreographer best-known as being one of the pioneers of the hip-hop dance style krumping and for his choreography and judging on the TV show...
Master Juba
Master Juba (c. 1825 – c. 1852 or 1853) was an African American dancer active in the 1840s.
Master Juba (c. 1825 – c. 1852 or 1853) was an African American dancer active in the 1840s.
MC Hammer
Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), better known by his stage name MC Hammer (or simply Hammer), is an American rapper, entertainer, business entrepreneur, dancer and actor.
Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), better known by his stage name MC Hammer (or simply Hammer), is an American rapper, entertainer, business entrepreneur, dancer and actor.
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman.
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman.
Monica (entertainer)
Monica Denise Brown, and professionally known as Monica, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Monica Denise Brown, and professionally known as Monica, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Mýa
Mýa Marie Harrison (born October 10, 1979), professionally referred to as Mýa, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress, model, activist, and philanthropist.
Mýa Marie Harrison (born October 10, 1979), professionally referred to as Mýa, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress, model, activist, and philanthropist.
Nicholas Brothers
The Nicholas Brothers were a famous African American team of dancing brothers, Fayard and Harold.
The Nicholas Brothers were a famous African American team of dancing brothers, Fayard and Harold.
Nick Cave (performance artist)
Nick Cave (born 1959 in central Missouri, USA) is an American fabric sculptor, dancer, and performance artist.
Nick Cave (born 1959 in central Missouri, USA) is an American fabric sculptor, dancer, and performance artist.
Norma Miller
Norma Miller (born 2 December 1919 in Harlem, New York) is an American swing dancer known to many people as The Queen of Swing.
Norma Miller (born 2 December 1919 in Harlem, New York) is an American swing dancer known to many people as The Queen of Swing.
Omarion
Omari Ishmael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984) better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B...
Omari Ishmael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984) better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B...
Pigmeat Markham
Griffin Daly is the coolest kid that i know!!!!!! was an African-American entertainer.
Griffin Daly is the coolest kid that i know!!!!!! was an African-American entertainer.
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson, often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor.
Prince Rogers Nelson, often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor.
Robert Carter (ballet dancer)
Robert Carter is an Internationally known African-American primo donna ballet dancer for the famous Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, or "Trocks".
Robert Carter is an Internationally known African-American primo donna ballet dancer for the famous Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, or "Trocks".
Rosie Perez
Rosa María "Rosie" Pérez is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, director and community activist.
Rosa María "Rosie" Pérez is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, director and community activist.
Sabra Johnson
Sabra Elise Johnson (born July 29, 1987) is a dancer from Roy, Utah and the Season 3 Champion of the Fox reality television show So You Think You Can Dance.
Sabra Elise Johnson (born July 29, 1987) is a dancer from Roy, Utah and the Season 3 Champion of the Fox reality television show So You Think You Can Dance.
Sammy Davis, Jr.
Samuel George "Sammy" Davis Jr. was an American entertainer and was also known for his impersonations of actors and other celebrities.
Samuel George "Sammy" Davis Jr. was an American entertainer and was also known for his impersonations of actors and other celebrities.
Sammy Davis, Sr.
Samuel George "Sammy" Davis, Sr. (December 12, 1900 – May 21, 1988) was an American dancer and the father of Sammy Davis, Jr.
Samuel George "Sammy" Davis, Sr. (December 12, 1900 – May 21, 1988) was an American dancer and the father of Sammy Davis, Jr.
Savion Glover
Savion Glover (born November 19, 1973) is an American tap dancer, actor, and choreographer.
Savion Glover (born November 19, 1973) is an American tap dancer, actor, and choreographer.
Shanti Lowry
Shanti Lowry (born Shanti Misha Lowry on April 2, 1982) is an African American actress and dancer.
Shanti Lowry (born Shanti Misha Lowry on April 2, 1982) is an African American actress and dancer.
Syvilla Fort
Syvilla Fort (July 3, 1917 – November 8, 1975) was an American dancer, choreographer, and dance educator.
Syvilla Fort (July 3, 1917 – November 8, 1975) was an American dancer, choreographer, and dance educator.
Teairra Marí
Teairra Maria Thomas, better known by her stage name Teairra Woman, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, and dancer.
Teairra Maria Thomas, better known by her stage name Teairra Woman, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, and dancer.
The Silver Belles
The Silver Belles is African-American female dance troupe established in Harlem, New York.
The Silver Belles is African-American female dance troupe established in Harlem, New York.
Tina Turner
Tina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years.
Tina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years.
Usher (entertainer)
Usher Terry Raymond IV, who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American recording artist, dancer, and actor.
Usher Terry Raymond IV, who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American recording artist, dancer, and actor.
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Vanessa Bell Calloway (born March 20, 1957) is an American actress who has appeared in a number of films, including Biker Boyz, Love Don't Cost a Thing, What's Love Got to Do with It...
Vanessa Bell Calloway (born March 20, 1957) is an American actress who has appeared in a number of films, including Biker Boyz, Love Don't Cost a Thing, What's Love Got to Do with It...