Dance is and always has been a part of the entertainment industry. Exceptionally talented people in the world of dance have showcased their amazing technique, tenacity, and talent all around the world. Passionate dancers have proved once again that this is more than just a sport, it is an art form, and we applaud them for being so good at it.
There are numerous internationally renowned performers out there, from hip-hop dancers to ballerinas to jazz dancers. With that being said, here are some of the greatest dancers of all time. This might inspire you to gas up that auto and drive to your first dance class.
The Lord of Dance Michael Flatley is one of the most sought-after artists to ever hit the dancefloor. He is widely known for the Irish dance shows like Fleet Of Flames and Celtic Tiger Live. He is most notable for reinventing the traditional Riverdance. He also holds the Guinness World Records for the highest number of taps per second, 35 times to be exact. His shows have played for more than 60 million people. As a result, his net worth is an estimated $350 million, making him one of the wealthiest dancers in the world. He must have property investments everywhere.
The Jabbawockeez is an Asian-American dance crew. Their forte is hip-hop. They have been gaining so much recognition for being great dancers after they established their innovative dance group in 2003. However, it was not until in 2008 when they rose to international stardom. After all, they were the winners of the first season of America’s Best Dance Crew. They started out in San Diego, California, and are now world-class dancers. As of 2021 this dance crew’s net worth is estimated to be around $25 million. They must have done a lot of financial planning as a group to take care of their growing assets.
A lot of you probably do not remember this, but one of the most sought-after actors in the entertainment industry is also an incredible dancer. Channing Tatum had his breakthrough role through the 2006 dance film Step Up. Thanks to this film, he was introduced to a wider audience. However, this amazing actor started out as an exotic dancer before he rose to fame in Hollywood. In fact, his movie Magic Mike is a fictional retelling of his actual life story. Now, as of 2020, his net worth is a whopping $65 million. He must have numerous property investments all around the United States.
Renowned superstar Maddie Ziegler is one of the most iconic dancers of the 21st century. She first rose to stardom when she appeared in Lifetime’s reality television show, Dance Moms, from 2011 to 2016. She is an exceptional talent when it comes to showing off her moves in dancing, which is why she gained so much recognition for starring in the music video of Sia’s hit song Chandelier. After flooring everyone with her flexibility, she then received several acting gigs, brand campaigns, television appearances, and magazine features.
The 38-year-old American ballet dancer Misty Copeland is one of the most popular dancers in the world. She dances for one of the three leading classical ballet companies in the United States, American Ballet Theatre. She was only 13 years old when she started doing ballet. Since then, she has gained so much success and recognition for it. Copeland even appeared on So You Think You Can Dance and did commercials with huge brands including Dr. Pepper and Under Armour. At this point she must be doing some financial planning to make her $500,000 net worth grow even bigger.
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