Dancers have always enthralled us with their snappy, yet graceful, moves and the creativity of their work. It is something that has been a part of every culture ever since time in memorial. Practically every culture and every civilization, tribe or settlement has had a dance form especially associated with them. This form of self-expression is classified in various types depending on the genre of the music, with which it’s associated, and the number of people involved in performing it. An example of this would be when there is just one person dancing, it would be a solo performance and could be anything from a new age to ceremonial dance, however something like a waltz would be a partner dance because it requires two people. There are some forms that are referred to as group dances because, as the name suggests, it requires a fairly big group of people to deliver that performance. When we think of this field, it is but obvious we think of people like Michael Jackson, Fred Astaire and Anna Pavlova (a Russian ballet dancer). It is also natural to wish to know more about these people others like them, so here is a collection of their biographies, life stories, timeline, trivia and interesting facts about them. This ranking is based on an algorithm that combines various factors, including the votes of our users and search trends on the internet. Vote for Your Favourite Dancers
 Listed In: Pop Singers, Rhythm & Blues Singers, Lyricists & Songwriters Birthdate: August 29, 1958 Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, United States The King of Pop and an international superstar, Michael Jackson was a musical entertainer whose work – both with Jackson 5 and solo – won accolades and hearts worldwide. Equally popular were his unique dance moves that created sensation and shaped future dance styles. Amongst the most successful entertainers of all time, Jackson was later accused of child molestation. Listed In: Pop Singers, Lyricists & Songwriters Birthdate: February 2, 1977 Birthplace: Barranquilla, Colombia Grammy award winning Colombian pop singer, Shakira is best known for hits like Whenever, Wherever and Hips Don't Lie. One of the most successful Latin American recording artists, she is also one of the world's best-selling music artists. Her first hit album was Pies Descalzos after which she entered the English music market with her big hit album, Laundry Service. Listed In: Actresses, Models Birthdate: September 30, 2002 Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Maddie Ziegler owes her fame to the show Dance Moms and to Sia’s music videos Chandelier and Elastic Heart. Named one of Time’s 30 Most Influential Teens thrice, she has written a bestselling memoir, works for charities, has appeared in movies and on magazine covers, and owns a fashion line. Recommended Lists: Listed In: Soul Singers, Rhythm & Blues Singers, Lyricists & Songwriters Birthplace: Barnwell, South Carolina, United States Referred to by honorific nicknames, such as Godfather of Soul, James Brown was a prominent figure of 20th century music. A progenitor of funk music, Brown influenced the development of many music genres. An inductee of the Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame, Brown is ranked seventh in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time list. Recommended Lists: Listed In: Choreographers, Actors Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States Fred Astaire was an American actor, television presenter, dancer, choreographer, and singer. Widely regarded as the most influential dancer in film history, Astaire was known for his innovation, perfectionism, and an uncanny sense of rhythm. Also known for his fashion sense, Fred Astaire remained a male fashion icon throughout his career, which spanned more than seven decades. Listed In: Rhythm & Blues Singers, Pop Singers Birthdate: October 14, 1978 Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States Nicknamed Black Pearl and Creole Goddess, Josephine Baker was the first Black woman to appear in a motion picture. She was a revue dancer, famous for her signature banana costume. A civil rights activist, she helped the French military during World War II. She adopted 12 children of different ethnicities. You May Like Listed In: Choreographers Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Derek Hough is an American Latin and ballroom dancer and choreographer. After winning the dance competition TV series, Dancing with the Stars, for a record six times, Hough used his popularity to launch his acting and singing career. Also a writer, his book Taking the Lead was featured in The New York Times Best Seller list. Listed In: Ballet Dancers Birthdate: May 17, 1985, 1982 Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States Ballet dancer Misty Copeland is known for her association with American Ballet Theatre and is the first Black woman to become the principal dancer there. She also gained fame as a public speaker and stage performer. Named to Time 100, she has also written a memoir and narrated a documentary. Birthplace: Independence, Missouri, United States Ginger Rogers was an American actress, singer, and dancer. Often regarded as an American icon, Rogers played an important role in popularizing the Golden Age of Hollywood. After winning the Academy Award for portraying the title character in Kitty Foyle, Rogers became one of the highest-paid actresses during the 1940s. Her life inspired a musical titled Backwards in High Heels. Listed In: Choreographers, Actors Birthdate: August 23, 1912 Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Actor, dancer, singer, and filmmaker, Gene Kelly, was one of the most popular Hollywood figures in the 1940s and 1950s. Among his other achievements, he is credited to have popularized the genre of musical films in Hollywood. As a filmmaker, he often experimented with camera techniques and special effects. He received an Academy Honorary Award in 1952. Listed In: Actors, Rhythm & Blues Singers Birthdate: December 9, 1957 Birthplace: Ogden, Utah, United States Listed In: Pop Singers, Actors Birthdate: December 8, 1925 Birthplace: Harlem, New York, United States Nicknamed “Mister Show Business,” posthumous Grammy-winner Samuel Davis Jr. was a multifaceted performer who excelled in dancing, singing, and acting. From delivering vaudeville performances as a child, Samuel graduated to creating Billboard charters and performing with Frank Sinatra as part of the Rat Pack. Sadly, he died in debt. Listed In: Choreographers, Ballet Dancers Birthdate: January 27, 1948 Latvian-born Russian-American dancer and choreographer Mikhail Baryshnikov was a prominent male classical dancer of the 1970s and 1980s. Born in Latvian SSR, he moved to America where he joined the New York City Ballet. Within years, he became one of the most widely recognized contemporary ballet dancers in the world. He is also a dramatic actor. Listed In: Pop Singers, Actors Birthplace: Laurel, Mississippi, United States Lance Bass is best known as a member of the 1990s’ boy band NSYNC. He owns a production company and had once formed a music management firm. He came out as gay on People magazine, was awarded the Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award, and has authored a bestselling memoir. Listed In: Pop Singers, Hip Hop Singers, Rhythm & Blues Singers Birthplace: Castle Hill, New York, United States Jennifer Lopez established herself as the highest-paid Latin actress in Hollywood after starring in films such as Out of Sight, The Wedding Planner, Maid in Manhattan and Shall We Dance’. She is also an accomplished dancer and commercially very successful singer. She helped propel the Latin pop movement in American music. She is also a fashion designer and a businesswoman. Listed In: Choreographers Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States Isadora Duncan was a dancer acclaimed in USA, Europe, and the Soviet Union. Raised by a single mother, she grew up in poverty and started teaching dance to children to earn some money. She later joined Augustin Daly's theater company. Eventually, she opened her own dance schools to teach her unique philosophy and techniques to her students. Listed In: Choreographers, Actors Birthdate: February 14, 1946 Birthplace: New York, New York, United States Gregory Hines is remembered as one of the greatest tap dancers in the world. His performance in the Broadway play Jelly's Last Jam won him a Tony and a Drama Desk award. He also won an Emmy for his voice role in Little Bill and hosted his own show. Listed In: Pop Rock Singers, Pop Singers, Rhythm & Blues Singers Birthdate: September 8, 1979 Birthplace: Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States Pink is an American singer-songwriter known for her acrobatic stage presence and raspy voice. Having sold more than 90 million records worldwide, Pink is one of the best-selling musicians in the world. A recipient of several prestigious awards, Pink was named in VH1's 100 Greatest Women in Music list. Her work has inspired many other artists like Taylor Swift. Listed In: Choreographers, Ballet Dancers Birthdate: March 17, 1938 Birthplace: Irkutsk, Russia Born into a Tatar Muslim family, Rudolf Nureyev grew up to gain fans both for his exceptional ballet skills and for his sharp cheek bones. One of the greatest male ballet dancers ever, he gained fame performing with stars such as Margot Fonteynhe. A closeted homosexual, he died of AIDS. Listed In: Choreographers, Ballet Dancers Birthplace: Bordeaux, France French dancer Benjamin Millepied was initially associated with the New York City Ballet. He launched the LA Dance Project and was the director of dance at the Paris Opera Ballet. He gained fame as the choreographer of the iconic movie Black Swan, and later married its lead actor, Natalie Portman. Listed In: Choreographers, Actresses Birthplace: San Fernando, California, United States Starting her career as a cheerleader, Paula Abdul went on to choreograph music videos for Janet Jackson. She then tried her hand at singing-songwriting and released a highly successful debut studio album. Also an award-winning actress, Paula was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She has also appeared in TV shows like American Idol. Birthdate: October 17, 1918 Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States Rita Hayworth was one of the most glamorous Hollywood actresses of the 1930s and 1940s. Her filmography includes 61 films among which the most notable ones are The Strawberry Blonde, Gilda and Cover Girl. The personal life of the actress, who was also known as the Love Goddess, was marked by a series of failed marriages. Listed In: Pop Singers, Guitarists, Keyboardists Birthdate: October 31, 1961 Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, United States Birthdate: August 7, 1876 Birthplace: Leeuwarden, Netherlands Mata Hari was a Dutch courtesan and exotic dancer, charged with spying for Germany during World War I. She was executed by a firing squad in France, and her head was preserved in a museum, but later went missing. The “femme fatale” has been immortalized in many films and books. Listed In: Record Producers, Lyricists & Songwriters, Composers Birthdate: August 8, 1976 Birthplace: Bowie, Maryland, United States Listed In: Pop Singers, Actors Birthdate: April 24, 1994 Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States Jordan Fisher is well-known for his acting, singing, and dancing skills. He won the 25th season of the popular dance competition television series Dancing with the Stars. As a singer, he has released singles, such as All About Us and Lookin' Like That. He also served as a commentator at the 2019 Fortnite World-Cup, an annual e-sports competition. Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States Barbara Stanwyck went on to become one of the greatest actresses of Classical Hollywood cinema after being orphaned at age four. One of the favorite actresses of directors like Cecil B. DeMille, Barbara had become the highest-paid actress in America by 1944. Known for her realistic screen presence, Barbara won several prestigious honorary lifetime awards for her contribution to cinema. Listed In: Contemporary Dancers Birthdate: November 26, 1994 Emma Portner is a popular dancer and choreographer, who has choreographed music videos for celebrities like Justin Bieber. One of the few dancers to have been featured on the covers of both Dance Magazine and Dance Spirit, Portner serves as an inspiration to the LGBT community as she publicly married actress Ellen Page in 2018. Listed In: T V & Movie Producers, Actresses Birthdate: October 2, 1970 Birthplace: Stratford, New Jersey, United States Birthdate: April 11, 1932 Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States Joel Grey is an American actor, dancer, singer, photographer, and director. He is best known for his portrayal of the Master of Ceremonies in the popular musical Cabaret, for which he won the 1967 Tony Award. He then reprised his role in the 1972 film adaptation, winning an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award for his performance. Listed In: Actors, Directors, T V & Movie Producers Birthdate: April 14, 1977 Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Listed In: Models, Rhythm & Blues Singers Birthdate: October 7, 1978 Alesha Dixon is an English singer-songwriter, rapper, and TV personality. She initially wanted to become a teacher, but destiny had other plans for her, and she ended up entering the music world. She rose to fame as a singer in the 2000s as a member of the girl group Mis-Teeq. She later pursued a successful solo career as well. Listed In: Record Producers, Actresses Birthdate: February 6, 1993 Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky, United States Tinashe started as a child actor, appearing as a motion-capture model in The Polar Express and as Robin Wheeler in Out of Jimmy's Head. She later began performing with The Stunners. She has delivered Billboard-charting hits such as 2 On and has collaborated with the likes of Britney Spears. Listed In: Comedians, Actresses Birthdate: January 17, 1927 Birthplace: North, South Carolina, United States Eartha Kitt was an American actress, comedian, dancer, and singer-songwriter. Renowned for her distinctive singing style, Kitt recorded several chartbusting songs during the 1950s. Also a well-known activist, Eartha Kitt established a non-profit organization called the Kittsville Youth Foundation, which helped underprivileged youths in Los Angeles. She was also an ardent advocate for same-sex marriage and LGBT rights. Listed In: Reality TV Personalities, Choreographers Birthdate: November 25, 1955 Birthplace: Ferrara, Italy Italian choreographer Bruno Tonioli gained fame as a Latin and ball dancer. He was a judge on the dance reality shows Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars and also appeared on DanceX and Dance War. He is gay and has often spoken of the homophobia he has faced. Birthdate: September 28, 1972 Birthplace: Rochester, Michigan, United States Listed In: Choreographers, Actresses, Models Birthdate: December 10, 1990 Birthplace: Harlem, New York, United States R&B and hip-hop singer Teyana Taylor gained fame with MTV's My Super Sweet 16. She signed with Kanye West’s label and also appeared on the reality show Teyana and Iman, with her husband, NBA player Iman Shumpert. In December 2020, she announced her retirement from music through Instagram. Listed In: Actresses, Choreographers Birthdate: September 6, 1964 Birthplace: Bushwick, New York, United States Rosa Perez is best known for her Academy Award-nominated role of Carla Rodrigo in Fearless and her Emmy-nominated choreography in the series In Living Color. She has also appeared in Broadway plays such as The Ritz and has co-hosted The View. She is also associated with major HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns. Listed In: Choreographers, Actresses Birthplace: Orem, Utah, United States Julianne Hough shot to fame with Dancing with the Stars, in 2007, and eventually won two seasons and returned as a judge. Fans also remember her as Sandy from Grease Live! She aced the U.S. Country charts with her debut album and was also a judge on America's Got Talent. Birthdate: September 1, 1922 Birthplace: Vancouver, Canada Canadian-American actress, dancer, and singer, Yvonne De Carlo, was an internationally known Hollywood film star in the 1940s and 1950s. Born to an ambitious mother, she was groomed for a career in the show business from her childhood. She began her career as a dancer and eventually started acting. She had an extensive career spanning over five decades. Birthdate: September 5, 1989 Birthplace: Geneva, Switzerland Kat Graham is best known for her Teen Choice Award-winning role of Bonnie Bennett in The Vampire Diaries. She also has two EPs and two albums to her credit. She has appeared in the movies The Parent Trap, Addicted, and All Eyez on Me. She is vegan and a polyglot. Listed In: Rappers, Lyricists & Songwriters, Record Producers Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States Listed In: Ballet Dancers, Coaches, Actors Birthdate: November 28, 1949 Birthplace: Sakhalin, Russia Russian ballet dancer Alexander Godunov was part of the Bolshoi Ballet. He defected to the U.S. in 1979, causing significant U.S.-Soviet tension. He had also appeared in many films, such as Anna Karenina and Die Hard. His final days were marked by alcoholism, which also eventually caused his death. Listed In: Lyricists & Songwriters, T V & Movie Producers, Actresses Birthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico Roselyn Sánchez is a Puerto Rican singer, dancer, songwriter, actress, model, producer, and writer. She is best known for playing Elena Delgado in the popular police procedural drama TV series Without a Trace, for which she received the 2008 ALMA Award. Roselyn Sánchez also works with organizations like Fundación de Niños San Jorge, which helps sick children from poor families. Listed In: Actresses, Models Birthdate: August 26, 1986 Birthplace: New London, Connecticut, United States Singer, songwriter, model, actress, and dancer Cassie Ventura is a multifaceted lady. Beginning her career as a model at the age of 14, she didn’t take long to venture into singing and dancing as well. After enjoying considerable success as a singer, she made her acting debut in a dance film in 2008. Birthdate: January 18, 1911 Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States Danny Kaye is best remembered for his pantomimes, physical comedy, and patter songs, one of the most popular being Inchworm. Some of his most notable movies were the 1947 movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Court Jester, and Hans Christian Andersen. He was UNICEF’s first ambassador-at-large. Birthplace: Lower East Side, New York, United States James Cagney was an American dancer and actor who won the Academy Award for his performance in the 1942 musical, Yankee Doodle Dandy. In 1984, he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to the entertainment industry. In 1999, he was named in the American Film Institute's Greatest Male Stars of the Classical Hollywood Cinema list. Listed In: Reality TV Personalities, Choreographers Birthdate: September 21, 1965 Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Abby Lee Miller is a choreographer, dance instructor, and reality TV personality. She is credited with founding the Abby Lee Dance Company where the popular TV series Dance Moms was filmed. The series follows the training of children in dance under the tutelage of Miller. In 2018, Miller was diagnosed with a type of cancer that has left her wheelchair-bound. Listed In: Choreographers, Actresses Birthdate: January 16, 1950 Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States Debbie Allen is an actress, dancer, choreographer, and singer-songwriter. She appeared in the musical-drama TV series Fame and also worked as the series’ principal choreographer. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including three Emmy Awards. She runs the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles and is a former member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities. |
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