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Dancer Hall of Fame

Want to know about some famous dancers? Read here!

Anna Pavlova

1881-1931

Anna Pavlova, a famous Russian dancer, changed the appearance of ballet dancers, as she was small and thin. Anna Pavlova is also credited for creating the modern day pointe shoe.

Anna

Anna Pavlova by (Unknown) from wikimedia.org CC-0

Micheal Jackson

1958-2009

Pop star in the 1980s, he is popularly known for doing the "moonwalk" He did eye-popping dance moves and would flick and retract his limbs like switchblades.

Micheal Jackson

Micheal Jackson by Drew H. Cohen from wikipedia.com CC-BY-SA

Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze was a well-known American actor, dancer, and singer.In 1972, he moved to Ney York to complete his formal dance training. He also was a dance instructor for the movie "Dirty Dancing"

Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze by Alan Light CC-BY

There are lots of other dancers out there, and who knows? Maybe someday YOU could be on this Hall Of Fame!