The performing art of dancing purposely uses human movement in tune with rhythm, these movements hold both aesthetic and symbolic values. An art that is highly popular around the world with entertainment and cultural connections. There are many great dancers among the herd, although here are the top 7 greatest dancers in the world.
Justin Timberlake :
-Singer
-Dancer
-Actor
From Star Search to the Mickey Mouse Club, N’Sync and beyond. Justin Timberlake has proved his skilled dance moves from an early stage in his career. Whether you like Justin’s style of music or not there is no denying his skills on the dance floor. He’s got the rhythm and his feet has the beat. Watching Justin Timberlake dance will leave viewers in awe. Dancer’s from around the world respect Justin and wants to move like him. This places Justin as one of the worlds greatest dancers and with good reason.
Usher:
-Songwriter
-Actor
-Singer
-Dancer
Born to the world as Usher Raymond IV, Usher is one of the most talented dancers in the world. He first introduced his talent in the late 90’s, when his skilled dance moves took everyone by surprise. Now, Usher is an inspiration to many dancers around the world.
His talent seems both natural and flawless. If anyone deserves mention as one of the greatest dancers in the world, it’s certainly Usher.
Fred Astaire:
-Dancer
-Singer
-Actor
-Choreographer
-Television Presenter
One of the greatest dance legends of all time, no one else would be on this list if it wasn’t for this man. In fact, people will still be amazed by this mans moves on the dance floor a thousand years from now. Astaire was truly in a league all his own when it came to dancing. He choreographed his own dances and was a bit of a perfectionist. He had incredible feet and inspired many dance legends, including Michael Jackson.
Chris Brown:
-Singer
-Rapper
-Songwriter
-Actor
-Dancer
He participated in the church choir and talent shows when he was growing up. Yet, Chris never introduced himself to the world until the early 2000’s. However, no matter what you might think about Chris Brown, his legal trouble or his career, he certainly has rhythm. There is really no way to deny that Brown has skilled moves on the dance floor, and when Chris dances, he puts on one heck of a show.
Gene Kelly:
-Dancer
-Choreographer
-Director
-Actor
-Singer
-Producer
Like Astaire before him, Gene Kelly is another one of the greatest dancers in the world. Kelly is known for his good looks and energetic yet athletic dance style. Gene Kelly has been dancers inspiration for decades. Which include some of the worlds greatest dancers, such as Michael Jackson.
James Brown:
-Singer
-Songwriter
-Dancer
-Musician
-Record Producer
-Bandleader
You can’t even think about dancing at all without the name James Brown popping into your head. Everyone knew that James Brown’s dancing was one of a kind. It was if anything completely jaw-dropping to see. James Brown was what you would call a founding father of modern dancing. He inspired many dancers of today including some greats, like Michael Jackson.
Michael Jackson:
-Singer
-Songwriter
-Dancer
Michael Jackson was known for being the best dancer of all time. He may have gotten his fame for being the biggest superstar in the world, but for dancers, Michael Jackson was a god. To date, Michael is the only person ever able to revolutionize dance globally. The most astonishing thing was that Michael Jackson never took a single dance lesson in his life. His mother found him one day dancing to a rhythmic squeak in the washer when he was under two years old. That talent only blossomed as he grew.
From the Robot, the moonwalk and Thriller, Michael Jackson astonished the world every single time he took the stage. While dancers today attempt to imitate Jackson unique style, they can’t perfect it. To this day Jackson is the only one who can completely pull of gliding on air.
Michael Jackson is the only dancer in the world ever to be inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame. If anyone deserves the title of the greatest dancer in the world, it’s Michael Jackson.