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Jimmy Slyde (1927–2008), known as the King of Slides, world-renowned tap dancer, especially famous for his innovative tap style mixed with jazz. Slyde's profile in the United States revived noticeably in the 1980s. "Shorty" George Snowden, African American dancer in Harlem during the 1920s
Jack Cole (born John Ewing Richter; April 27, 1911 – February 17, 1974) was an American dancer, choreographer, and theatre director known as "the Father of Theatrical Jazz Dance" [1] for his role in codifying African-American jazz dance styles, as influenced by the dance traditions of other cultures, for Broadway and Hollywood.
Katherine Mary Dunham (June 22, 1909 – May 21, 2006) [1] was an African American dancer, choreographer, anthropologist, and social activist. Dunham had one of the most successful dance careers of the 20th century and directed her own dance company for many years. She has been called the "matriarch and queen mother of black dance." [2]
Debbie Allen. The award-winning legendary dancer, choreographer, actress, singer, and producer Debbie Allen hardly needs an introduction. In 1983, Allen became the first Black woman to win a ...
Pages in category "African-American jazz musicians" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 261 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The black consciousness movement of the 1960s and 1970s as well as efforts by groups such as The Sacred Dance Guild fostered this dance form, [32] which draws on modern dance and jazz dance. Since the late 1980s gospel mime , in which texts and lyrics are acted out, has found some acceptance in black churches.
As one of the most influential Black women celebrities, Oprah Winfrey is an actress, philanthropist, producer and global media leader. She hosted the highest-rated daytime TV talk show, “The ...
This is a list of female entertainers of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York, in the 1920s. Dancers, choreographers, and orchestra leaders