Talk:List of dancers

Merge

See Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/List_of_some_notable_dancers Paul foord (talk) 14:40, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

Infobox

Template:Infobox Dancer is underused, but if anyone wants a job, it could be applied to every article in this list.... FlagSteward (talk) 14:43, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

This is a VERY incomplete list of dancers and/or dance groups. 69.129.170.102 (talk) 17:00, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Oops, sorry... on edit descriptions it states "duh" after Hammer and James Brown, that was not intentional and was copied to entry field by mistake. 69.129.170.102 (talk) 18:13, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Is this list planning on being completed? Because the author is missing many dancers, including Beyoncé Knowles, Paula Abdul, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Madonna and MANY more...unless the author only wants to include people in which dancing is their MAIN occupation.

Disney09 (talk) 21:53, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

Why is "U" before "T"??? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.191.20.72 (talk) 00:29, 31 December 2015 (UTC) Never mind... I figured out how to edit...

With all due respect, many of the artists mentioned above and even within the articles are not professional dancers in the sense they are not skilled/trained choreographers nor do dancing only. Many incorporate dancing since image is so important in music and videos in pop culture. But I don't think it's necessary to list everyone who does a dance during a performance be considered a dancer instead of a pop artist, singer, musician, actor, etc. (or whatever they may technically be classified as.) Many are trained to do a performance during a video or show, yet may not be specifially/technically a dancer. The talents of Fred Astaire, Nicholas Brothers, Paula Abdul (who taught others dance skills), etc. are different than those of Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, etc. Some of those mentioned above have already been added though. I suppose it's up for argument, but it's my opinion that doing dance routines doesn't make everyone a technical dancer by profession. For example, there are many comics, actors, personalities, rappers, etc. who have been known to dance on t.v. shows or videos throughout their careers, but they are not "dancers". 99.129.112.89 (talk) 11:02, 11 November 2012 (UTC)

Britney Spears

The section mentions freestyle dancing. Is there any citation for this? I'm familiar with Spears' work as a dancer and she has never 'free styled'. Perhaps the editor doesn't know the meaning of the term? --p4 (talk) 23:18, 11 January 2012 (UTC)p4poetic

Dancing careers

I understand that many [famous] people want to do a little of everything and are "multi-talented" so they are classified as a dancer among other things they do as a profession, but I think this article needs to focus on just out right popular dancers. There are many backup dancers and dance groups that aren't even listed, yet people who do a majority of singing are included. Vanilla Ice (rapper) danced, including having original breakdancing experience, yet he isn't listed. Bobby Brown danced solo and with New Edition), but he isn't listed either. Many boy bands incorporate dancing in their acts, but they are not included. Etc. etc. Maybe they should be, but some singers listed who dance in videos or on shows, should probably not be classified as just dancers. It is my opinion that Aguilera and Spears are NOT dancers! (And someone on "Dancing with the Stars" is not a dancer.) In fact, too much of their other experiences are listed on the article rather than the subject of dance (and are subject to be edited or removed). Someone like Rosie Perez is an experienced dancer/choreographer (as well as actor) who also trained many other pop acts, although she is not listed. I believe she was before, but has been removed. She belongs on the list more than some others listed. If entertainers such as Spears/Aguilera are listed, then you'd have to add Brandy, Los del Río, Monica, Usher, Ne Yo, Color Me Badd, N'Sync, many 70s and 80s singers, etc. etc. And on and on... In the future, I may do some work on the page to make it more accurate. I know people want their favorites added, but this is not the place to do it. There are less significant/popular dancers (Ie. "Fly Girls" minus Lopez and Perez) who are not listed. Many who are in the business training other "pop acts" are not listed. But those like the Jacksons, Hammer, etc. have or are still training others dance moves (choreography) and are considered legit/seasoned dancers within the genre. Not a cookie-cutter dance routine for the sake of a show or video or tour. In addition, some older dancers are missing. But an actor or singer who also dances, should be removed. That's my thoughts. 99.129.112.89 (talk) 11:52, 11 November 2012 (UTC)

Missing from this list is Dame Beryl Grey

See Wikipedia entry 2A00:23C8:A71A:1A01:6541:B8B5:B973:DC4C (talk) 01:41, 9 January 2024 (UTC)