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.

Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and businesswoman. Lopez is regarded as one of the most influential entertainers of her time, credited with breaking barriers for Latino Americans in Hollywood and helping propel the Latin pop movement in music. She is also known for her cultural impact through fashion, branding, and shifting mainstream beauty standards.

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

American dancer and choreographer (1877–1927)

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 dancer, actor, and singer (1899–1987)

American dancer, actor, singer, director and choreographer (1912–1996)

American R&B singer (born 1978)

American singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality

American choreographer, dancer, and director (1927–1987)

American actor and dancer (1946–2003)

American choreographer, dancer and ballet master (1904–1983)

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

American film director and choreographer (1924-2019)

American actress

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

American dancer, choreographer, and actress

American rapper

American dancer, choreographer, actress, singer, and songwriter (born 1988)

American dancer and choreographer

American singer, actress, choreographer, dancer, and director (born 1943)

American actor, director, choreographer and dancer (born 1964)

American actor and dancer (born 1982)

American actress and choreographer

American dancer and actress (1919–2020)

American dancer and choreographer (1919–2009)

American step dancer

American singer, dancer and television personality

American film director and musical choreographer (1895-1976)

American television and film director, producer, choreographer

Katherine LaNasa is an American actress. Since 2025, she has portrayed Nurse Dana Evans in the HBO Max medical drama The Pitt (2025–present), for which she earned a Primetime Emmy Award, a Critics' Choice Award, and an Actor Award.

American dancer and choreographer

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

South Korean-American rapper and singer (born 1987)

American film director (1927–2001)

American R&B singer

American singer

American television personality, dancer, choreographer, actress, and singer

American dancer

American artist (born 1934)

American dancer and choreographer (1914–2009)

American actress, film director and choreographer

American film director and choreographer (1911-1982)

American visual experimental artist (1939–2019)

American choreographer

American actress (1956-)

American choreographer

Norwegian ballerina (1917-2003)

American dancer (1879-1968)

African American writer and performance artist (1948-2018)

American dancer, choreographer and actor

Trinidadian-American actor and dancer (1930-2014)

American actor

artist, dancer, and choreographer (1936-2017)

actor, dancer, choreographer (1962-2003)

American actress, dancer, and choreographer (1945-2012)