- Ballet:
- Misty Copeland (American Ballet Theatre)
- Tamara Rojo (English National Ballet)
- Natalia Osipova (The Royal Ballet)
- Marianela Núñez (The Royal Ballet)
- Yuan Yuan Tan (San Francisco Ballet)
- Modern Dance:
- Martha Graham (founder of the Martha Graham Dance Company)
- Isadora Duncan (pioneer of modern dance)
- Merce Cunningham (founder of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company)
- Pina Bausch (founder of the Tanztheater Wuppertal)
- Trisha Brown (founder of the Trisha Brown Dance Company)
- Jazz Dance:
- Bob Fosse (choreographer and dancer known for his Broadway and film work)
- Gwen Verdon (dancer and actress known for her work with Bob Fosse)
- Chita Rivera (Broadway star and dancer known for her roles in "West Side Story" and "Chicago")
- Ann Reinking (dancer and actress known for her work in "Chicago" and "All That Jazz")
- Debbie Allen (dancer, actress, and choreographer known for her work in "Fame" and "The Wiz")
- Flamenco Dance:
- Carmen Amaya (Spanish flamenco dancer known for her powerful and passionate performances)
- Manuela Carrasco (Spanish flamenco dancer known for her technical skill and elegance)
- Eva Yerbabuena (Spanish flamenco dancer known for her contemporary and experimental approach)
- Hip Hop Dance:
- Lil' Kim (American rapper and dancer known for her iconic hip hop moves)
- Ciara (American singer and dancer known for her energetic choreography)
- Missy Elliott (American rapper, singer, and dancer known for her creative and innovative dance moves)
- Beyonce (American singer, dancer, and actress known for her powerful stage presence and choreography)
- Jennifer Lopez (American singer, dancer, and actress known for her iconic dance routines)