Jerome Robbins was the choreographer behind the groundbreaking Broadway musical "West Side Story", which premiered in 1957.

Luigi is widely recognized for his unique and influential jazz dance technique called "Jazz Funk", which combines elements of jazz, funk, and soul music.

Jack Cole choreographed the iconic jazz dance piece "Sing, Sing, Sing", which was performed by the Benny Goodman Orchestra in 1938.

Alvin Ailey founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958, a company dedicated to preserving and celebrating African-American cultural heritage through dance.

Bob Fosse choreographed the Broadway musical "Chicago", which premiered in 1975 and became a critical and commercial success.

Lester Horton developed the "Lester Horton Technique", a comprehensive approach to modern dance that emphasizes strength, flexibility, and expressive movement.

Jerome Robbins choreographed the jazz ballet "Fancy Free", which was later incorporated into the Broadway musical "On the Town" in 1944.

Katherine Dunham founded the Katherine Dunham Dance Company in 1940, a groundbreaking ensemble that showcased African-American and Caribbean dance traditions.

Bob Fosse choreographed the Broadway musical "Sweet Charity", which premiered in 1966 and featured his signature Fosse-style choreography.

Talley Beatty developed the "Talley Beatty Technique", a modern dance technique that emphasizes fluidity, articulation, and the exploration of space.

Michael Bennett choreographed the Broadway musical "A Chorus Line", which premiered in 1975 and broke new ground with its exploration of the lives and struggles of Broadway dancers.

Judith Jamison was a renowned dancer and choreographer who worked with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and made significant contributions to African-American modern dance.

Geoffrey Holder choreographed the Broadway musical "The Wiz", which premiered in 1975 and featured an all-Black cast and vibrant Caribbean-inspired choreography.

Martha Graham was a pioneering dancer and choreographer who founded the Martha Graham Dance Company and developed a unique and influential modern dance technique.

Michael Bennett choreographed the Broadway musical "Dreamgirls", which premiered in 1981 and featured energetic and dynamic dance numbers.