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Gregory Hines
American tap dancer who played a major role in revitalizing tap dancing.
Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev
Founded the Ballets Russes, one of the most influential ballet companies of the 20th century.
Alvin Ailey
Founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and popularized modern dance with pieces like 'Revelations'.
Isadora Duncan
Revolutionized dance by introducing free and natural movements.
Bob Fosse
Choreographed distinctive dance movements, known for works like 'Chicago' and 'Cabaret'.
Twyla Tharp
Innovative choreographer who blended different forms of movement from jazz to ballet to boxing.
Fred Astaire
Innovated movie dance musicals, famous for dancing with Ginger Rogers.
Martha Graham
Pioneer of modern dance, developed the Graham technique.
Herman Cornejo
Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, known for his technical virtuosity and expressive performances.
Gene Kelly
Transformed the Hollywood musical with athletic dance style.
Vaslav Nijinsky
Famed for his technical prowess and depth of character in his ballet performances.
Gelsey Kirkland
Renowned American ballerina, whose autobiography detailed her struggles in ballet.
Margot Fonteyn
Prima ballerina assoluta of the Royal Ballet, renowned for her musicality.
Pina Bausch
German choreographer, leading influence in the development of Tanztheater (dance theater).
Ginger Rogers
Iconic partner to Fred Astaire, recognized for her elegant dance in films.
Michael Jackson
Known for his distinctive dance moves such as the moonwalk and his legendary music videos.
Misty Copeland
First African American Female Principal Dancer with the American Ballet Theatre.
Galina Ulanova
Heralded as one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century, a star of the Soviet ballet.
Sammy Davis Jr.
Famed for his versatile talent in dancing, singing, and acting as a member of the Rat Pack.
Anna Pavlova
Renowned for her role 'The Dying Swan', heightening the popularity of ballet worldwide.
Rudolf Nureyev
Soviet ballet dancer who defected to the West and expanded male dance roles.
Carlos Acosta
Cuban ballet dancer who has danced with many leading companies and is acclaimed for his athleticism.
Judith Jamison
Artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and renowned for her performance in 'Cry'.
Mikhail Baryshnikov
One of the greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century, defected from the Soviet Union.
Sylvie Guillem
Famous for her technical skill and hyper-flexibility as a ballet dancer.
Shakira
International pop star known for her belly dancing and unique blend of Latin dance.
Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson
Legendary African-American tap dancer who paved the way for black performers in the early 20th century.
Josephine Baker
Known for her charismatic stage presence and performances in Paris.
Yuan Yuan Tan
Acclaimed Chinese ballerina and principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet.
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