Though some people like to proclaim that dancing is dead, that is clearly not the case. While it is true that the ballet has become less important culturally as it was in the past, professional dancing remains a huge part of American culture and media. TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance and movies such as Step Up prove that amazing dancing still has the power to captivate and astound people.
There are still many dancers who are famous around the world for their great moves, including these five dancers who are well known around the world.
Jennifer Lopez
Before becoming a tremendously popular actress and singer, Jennifer Lopez was a professional dancer. Once she exploded onto the record charts, she was still able to showcase her moves both in live shows and music videos. Though her first pop songs were released over a decade ago, Jennifer Lopez remains a world famous dancer and singer and is still incredibly skilled in both areas.
Joaquin Cortes
If you seriously follow and study dance, then you definitely have heard of Joaquin Cortes. Both an accomplished flamenco and ballet dancer, Cortes has been a global sex symbol for many years. Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, and many other celebrity dancers have spoken publicly about how amazing a dancer Cortes really is. He continues to appear in television and other media because of his great moves and his original choreography.
Hrithik Roshan
Even if you have never heard of Roshan, the fact is that this male dancer is beloved by billions of people across the world. Commonly thought of as the best male Bollywood dancer of all time, Roshan continues to be cast in movies every year because the public loves watching him dance. Proficient in many different styles, he is a true professional.
Shane Sparks
Shane Sparks is one of America’s most popular hip hop dancers and choreographers. He became famous on So You Think You Can Dance and America’s Best Dance Crew but he also does a lot of hip hop choreography and dancing for television and movies.
Misty Copeland
One of the most talked about dancers today is Misty Copeland. Copeland is one of the few African America ballet dancers who has performed at the highest level and is now dancing with the American Ballet Theater. Originally told that she didn’t have the body to be a ballet dancer, Copeland has won the respect and admiration of others for her willingness to talk about the lack of diversity in ballet and modern dance.