African-American choreographers

Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Over a four-decade career, his musical achievements broke American racial barriers and made him a dominant figure worldwide. Through his songs, concerts, and fashion, he proliferated visual performance for artists in popular music, popularizing street dance moves such as the moonwalk, the robot, and the anti-gravity lean. Jackson is often deemed the greatest entertainer of all time.

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Known for her vocal ability, artistic reinventions, and live performances, she is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 21st century. Credited with shaping popular music, Beyoncé is often deemed one of the greatest entertainers of all time.

American-born Swiss singer and songwriter (1939–2023)

Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. Considered a pop icon, she is known for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Jackson's sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV, enabling her to rise to prominence while breaking gender and racial barriers in the process. Lyrical content that concerned social issues and deeply felt experiences contributed to the appeal of her work to the youth audience.

American R&B singer (born 1978)

American actor and dancer (1946–2003)

African-American dancer, choreographer and activist (1931-1989)

American singer

American singer, songwriter, and actress (born 1986)

Teyana Me Shay Jacqueline Taylor is an American singer, songwriter, actress, model, dancer, choreographer, and music video director. Her accolades include a Golden Globe Award, two Critics Choice Awards, and an NAACP Image Award, along with nominations for an Academy Award, two Actor Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and a Grammy Award. She was named one of Time's 2026 Women of the Year.

American rapper

American actress, choreographer, television director, television producer, singer, and dancer (born 1950)

American dancer, choreographer, and actress

American dancer, choreographer, songwriter, actress and activist (1909/1912–2006)

American R&B singer

American dancer and choreographer (1914–2009)

African American writer and performance artist (1948-2018)

American choreographer

Trinidadian-American actor and dancer (1930-2014)

American dancer (1931–2025)

American entertainer (born 1985)

American dancer and choreographer (1943–2024)

American dancer (1961-2006)

American entertainer

American actor, tap dancer and choreographer

American singer, actor and director

African-American actor, dancer, and choreographer

American writer and spiritualist

American dancer and choreographer (1919-1994)

American dancer (1933-2016)

American singer, actor and dancer

American singer (1917/1919–1978)

American choreographer, dancer, director (1948-1994)

American choreographer

actress, singer, professional dancer and dance choreographer

American actor and choreographer

American dancer

American dancer

American choreographer

American dancer, creative director, and choreographer

hip-hop dancer and choreographer

American singer, actress and dancer (b. 1974)

American dancer (1944-2015)

American dancer and actress