Occupation – Choreographer

Lorraine Graves (1957-2024)
Choreographer, dancer, and teacher Lorraine Graves was born Lorraine Elizabeth Graves on October 5, 1957, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Tommy...
April 21st, 2024

Solomon Popoli Linda (1909-1962)
Composer, lyricist, choreographer and Countertenor Solomon Popoli Linda, a Zulu, was born in 1909 in Pomeroy, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. While...
June 8th, 2021

Saít Sökmen (1942– )
Afro-Turkish choreographer, dancer, instructor, and talent agent Saít Sökmen was born in Conakry, the capital city of Guinea, Africa, the sixth child of...
November 16th, 2018

Tai Jimenez (1970- )
Image Ownership: Ernesto Galan (Fair Use) Classically trained ballerina Tai Jimenez freelanced and also performed with the Dance Theatre of...
February 1st, 2013

Cholly Atkins (1913-2003)
Cholly Atkins, born Charles Atkinson in Pratt City, Alabama, was a tap and jazz dancer/choreographer best known for his contributions...
April 22nd, 2010

William Henry/Master Juba Lane (1825-ca. 1852)
William Henry Lane is credited as one of the most influential figures in the creation of American tap dance. Lane...
April 20th, 2010