Dancers by country

Gianna Martello is an American dancer, teacher, and choreographer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is widely known for her role on the reality TV show "Dance Moms," where her choreography was featured throughout all eight seasons.

She began her dance training at the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC) when she was four years old and grew up as a "competition kid" under the direction of Abby Lee Miller. At the age of 16, Gianna started choreographing routines alongside Ms. Miller and on her own, discovering her passion for teaching and choreography.

Martello graduated from Point Park University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Advertising and Public Relations. After college, she returned to the ALDC to work as one of the main choreographers and teachers, eventually serving as Abby Lee Miller's right-hand woman.

Her professional choreography credits extend beyond "Dance Moms" to include work in the movie Dance-Off, the Go90's Crashed series, the Kid's Choice Awards, and music videos for artists like Todrick Hall and Nia Sioux. She is on faculty at various major dance centers and conventions, and also serves as a guest instructor and competition judge around the world.

Gianna Martello was born on June 10, 1989.

Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. She is a highly influential figure in popular culture and is known for her innovative, socially conscious, and sexually provocative records, as well as her elaborate stage shows.

Born into the Jackson family, she began her career with the variety series The Jacksons in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows. After signing a recording contract with A&M Records in 1982, she achieved major stardom following the release of her third and fourth studio albums, Control (1986) and Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). These albums established her as a pop icon and a creative force, with themes of empowerment, social justice, and self-discovery.

Throughout her career, she has earned numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards, and is regarded as one of the best-selling artists in music history. She is celebrated for breaking racial and gender barriers in the music industry and for her artistic evolution across different genres, including R&B, pop, dance, and hip hop.

Vanessa Lynn Williams is an American singer and actress.

She gained early recognition in 1983 when she became the first woman of African-American descent to be crowned Miss America. She later pursued a successful career as an entertainer, earning nominations for Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Awards.

As a singer, her hits include "Save the Best for Last" and "Colors of the Wind" (from the film Pocahontas). As an actress, she is well-known for her roles on television shows like Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives.

Mekia Cox is an American actress and dancer born on November 18, 1981, in San Diego, California. She began her career in the performing arts as a dancer, training in ballet and modern dance before transitioning to acting. Cox gained early recognition for her role as Tiana "Dream" Scott in the ABC Family series The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008–2013), where she portrayed a cheerleader navigating personal and family challenges. She later starred as Princess Maria in the Starz historical drama The White Queen (2013), earning praise for her portrayal of the ambitious royal figure during the Wars of the Roses.

In 2016, Cox joined the cast of ABC's fantasy series Once Upon a Time as the Evil Queen, a reimagined version of the classic fairy tale villain, which showcased her ability to blend menace with vulnerability. More recently, she has appeared in high-profile projects like the NBC procedural The Blacklist (2019–2023) as Special Agent Diana Shuster, a sharp and resourceful FBI operative, and in the 2023 film The Little Mermaid live-action adaptation as one of the Mersisters. Known for her poised screen presence and versatility across genres, Cox continues to build a diverse portfolio in television and film, often drawing on her dance background for physically demanding roles.

Michael Le is an American social media personality best known for his dance content on platforms like TikTok (where he uses the handle justmaiko), YouTube, and Instagram.

He was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida, and his first passion was dance and choreography, which he started at the age of four. He began posting dance videos on YouTube in 2014 and later started on TikTok in 2016. He is known for incorporating his family, who are part of the collective "The Shluv Family," into his videos.

In 2020, he co-founded the content creation group "Shluv House." Michael Le has partnered with various companies and brands. He has also co-founded a Web3 esports company called Joystick. He is sometimes referred to by his nickname, JustMaiko.

Paige Hyland is an American dancer, model, and social media influencer. She was born in Murrysville, Pennsylvania on November 1, 2000. She rose to prominence through her appearances on the reality series Dance Moms.

She is the daughter of Kelly and Randy Hyland, and the younger sister of Brooke Hyland and Josh Hyland. Paige began her dance training at a young age, starting at Reign Dance Productions before moving to the competitive branch, the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC). She and her family left the show and the ALDC in 2014 following an altercation between her mother and dance coach Abby Lee Miller.

Paige Hyland attended Franklin Regional High School and is an alumna of West Virginia University, having graduated in 2023. She has pursued a career in modeling and uses her social media platform as an influencer.

Nia Sioux is an American actress, dancer, singer, and YouTuber. She first gained widespread recognition for her role on the Lifetime reality television show _Dance Moms_, where she was an original cast member and one of the competitive dancers from 2011 to 2017.

After Dance Moms, she transitioned her focus to acting and music. She is known for playing the role of Emma in the popular teen web series _Bratayley_ and for starring as Booker in the television series _The Bold and the Beautiful_. As a singer, she has released several singles.

Nia also maintains a strong presence on social media platforms, including YouTube, where she shares vlogs, challenge videos, and lifestyle content. She is considered an influencer and a positive role model.

Jennifer Lopez, also known by her nickname J.Lo, is a highly influential American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and businesswoman. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, to parents of Puerto Rican descent, she is credited with helping to break barriers for Latino Americans in Hollywood and propelling the Latin pop movement in music.

Lopez began her career as a dancer, notably as a "Fly Girl" on the television show In Living Color (1991–1993). She rose to wider fame as an actress, starring in films like Selena (1997), Anaconda (1997), and Out of Sight (1998). She later became one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses with leading roles in romantic comedies such as The Wedding Planner (2001) and Maid in Manhattan (2002).

In the music industry, her debut album On the 6 (1999) was a massive success. Her second album, J.Lo (2001), made her the first woman to simultaneously have a number-one album and a number-one film in the United States. Her hit songs include "On the Floor," "Ain't It Funny," "Jenny from the Block," and "Love Don't Cost a Thing."

She has also ventured into television as a judge on American Idol and World of Dance. Throughout her multi-decade career, she is recognized for her cultural impact through her work in film, music, fashion, and business.

Thomas Johnson, also known as Tommy the Clown, is an American dancer best known as the inventor of the "clowning" style of dance, which evolved into krumping. Johnson invented the style in 1992 to enhance birthday party clown acts, thereby creating the concept of "hip-hop clowns". Johnson and his followers have performed at birthday parties ranging from inner city communities to celebrities like Madonna, Pamela Anderson, and Cedric the Entertainer. He achieved international acclaim as the focus of David LaChapelle's 2005 documentary Rize. Tommy the Clown also danced with Ray Ray, of Mindless Behavior fame.

Ciara Princess Wilson is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. She was discovered by record producer Jazze Pha in the early 2000s, and rose to prominence with her debut studio album, Goodies (2004). Its namesake lead single (featuring Petey Pablo) peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100, while the follow-ups, "1, 2 Step" (featuring Missy Elliott) and "Oh" (featuring Ludacris), both peaked at number two on the chart. The album received quadruple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and received two nominations at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards. Ciara also guest appeared on the 2005 singles "Lose Control" by Missy Elliott and "Like You" by Bow Wow, both of which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.