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Born in Newark, NJ
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The Start
At age 4, Savion's mother noticed that he loved banging on pots and pans to make a beat so she put him in drum lessons, which eventually would turn to dance lessons. -
First Dance Lesson
At age 7, Savion first started taking dance lessons where he discovered his love to tap. -
First Broadway Appearance
At age 12 Savion played the lead role in the broadway musical "The Tap Dance Kid." -
Back to Broadway
Savion returned to Broadway and starred in "The Black and Blue Musical." -
Film Debut
Savion starred in his first film called "Tap" with his mentor, Gregory Hines. -
Sesome Street/ Choreography
Made his debut on Sesame Street where he played a role of himself. He also choreographed his first work this year, "New Generation(s)" . -
Another Musical
In March 1991, Savion played Young Jelly Roll Morton in the musical "Jelly's Last Jam Musical". -
Wins Awards
1996 was a big year for Savion. He won Best Choreography for “Bring in ’Da Noise, Bring in ’Da Funk;” Dance Magazine Award, the National Endowment for the Arts grant, Best New Theater Star, and Entertainment Weekly. -
Happy Feet
Savion Glover was actually the inspiration behind Happy Feet and choreographed many parts of the movie. -
Happy Feet 2
Savion also went on to choreograph the sequel to Happy Feet.
