Savion Glover

  • Savion Glover - Birth

    Savion Glover - Birth

    Newark, New Jersey
  • The Tap Dance Kid

    The Tap Dance Kid

    Glover's broadway debut. He was originally an understudy, but he was able to take over for the lead role as Willie. Nominated for best musical at the Tony Awards.
  • Sesame Street

    Sesame Street

    Appeared as Savion from Seasons 22-26. Taught the rhyming game while tapping.
  • Graduated from Newark Arts High School

    Graduated from Newark Arts High School

    The first public high school specializing in the visual and performing arts in the United States.
  • Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk

    Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk

    Choreographed by Glover - appeared off- Broadway at the Newman Theatre.
  • Tony Award

    Tony Award

    Best Choreography for Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
  • Bamboozled

    Bamboozled

    Savion Glover starred as Manray/"Mantan" in this very controversial, racist film.
  • Happy Feet

    Happy Feet

    Choreography for Mumble
  • HooFeRzCLuB School for Tap

    HooFeRzCLuB School for Tap

    Founded by Glover. Located in Newark, N.J. Teaches dance and its history.