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Famous Dancers in History

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Rudolf Nureyev

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Soviet ballet dancer who defected to the West and expanded male dance roles.

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Gelsey Kirkland

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Renowned American ballerina, whose autobiography detailed her struggles in ballet.

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Shakira

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International pop star known for her belly dancing and unique blend of Latin dance.

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Twyla Tharp

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Innovative choreographer who blended different forms of movement from jazz to ballet to boxing.

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Mikhail Baryshnikov

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One of the greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century, defected from the Soviet Union.

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Sammy Davis Jr.

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Famed for his versatile talent in dancing, singing, and acting as a member of the Rat Pack.

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Michael Jackson

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Known for his distinctive dance moves such as the moonwalk and his legendary music videos.

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Pina Bausch

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German choreographer, leading influence in the development of Tanztheater (dance theater).

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Ginger Rogers

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Iconic partner to Fred Astaire, recognized for her elegant dance in films.

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Judith Jamison

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Artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and renowned for her performance in 'Cry'.

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Alvin Ailey

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Founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and popularized modern dance with pieces like 'Revelations'.

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Fred Astaire

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Innovated movie dance musicals, famous for dancing with Ginger Rogers.

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Misty Copeland

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First African American Female Principal Dancer with the American Ballet Theatre.

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Galina Ulanova

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Heralded as one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century, a star of the Soviet ballet.

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Josephine Baker

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Known for her charismatic stage presence and performances in Paris.

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Bob Fosse

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Choreographed distinctive dance movements, known for works like 'Chicago' and 'Cabaret'.

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Yuan Yuan Tan

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Acclaimed Chinese ballerina and principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet.

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Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev

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Founded the Ballets Russes, one of the most influential ballet companies of the 20th century.

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Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson

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Legendary African-American tap dancer who paved the way for black performers in the early 20th century.

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Martha Graham

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Pioneer of modern dance, developed the Graham technique.

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Vaslav Nijinsky

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Famed for his technical prowess and depth of character in his ballet performances.

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Herman Cornejo

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Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, known for his technical virtuosity and expressive performances.

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Isadora Duncan

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Revolutionized dance by introducing free and natural movements.

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Margot Fonteyn

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Prima ballerina assoluta of the Royal Ballet, renowned for her musicality.

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Gene Kelly

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Transformed the Hollywood musical with athletic dance style.

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Gregory Hines

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American tap dancer who played a major role in revitalizing tap dancing.

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Anna Pavlova

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Renowned for her role 'The Dying Swan', heightening the popularity of ballet worldwide.

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Sylvie Guillem

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Famous for her technical skill and hyper-flexibility as a ballet dancer.

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Carlos Acosta

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Cuban ballet dancer who has danced with many leading companies and is acclaimed for his athleticism.

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