- Misty Copeland: An American ballet dancer, Copeland was the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.
- Martha Graham: An American dancer, choreographer and teacher, Graham is considered one of the pioneers of modern dance.
- Isadora Duncan: An American dancer, Duncan is widely regarded as the founder of modern dance.
- Josephine Baker: An American-born French dancer, singer and actress, Baker was known for her performances in the Folies Bergère in Paris.
- Twyla Tharp: An American dancer and choreographer, Tharp is known for her innovative and groundbreaking works in contemporary dance.
- Suzanne Farrell: An American ballet dancer, Farrell was a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet and is considered one of the greatest ballerinas of all time.
- Pina Bausch: A German dancer and choreographer, Bausch was the founder of Tanztheater Wuppertal, a contemporary dance company.
- Akram Khan: A British dancer and choreographer, Khan is known for his融合of contemporary dance, kathak and martial arts.
- Sylvie Guillem: A French ballet dancer, Guillem was a principal dancer with the Paris Opera Ballet and is known for her athleticism and technical prowess.
- Natalia Makarova: A Russian-born American ballet dancer, Makarova was a principal dancer with the Kirov Ballet and the Royal Ballet, and is considered one of the greatest ballerinas of all time.