Gregory Hines
Gregory Hines was an American dancer and actor (1946–2003) who became the most celebrated tap dancer of his generation.
He brought tap into contemporary prominence through Broadway performances, films like *White Nights* and *Tap*, and television work.
Hines was known for his improvisational style and for mentoring younger dancers, helping revive interest in an art form that had faded from mainstream entertainment.
Patterned stress and silence
- shoesProtective foot coverings
- hoofingDancing vigorously
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
- shuffleRandomize by mixing
stomp · brush · wing · flap · heel · toe · floor · percussion
Broadway excellence recognition
- musicalSung theatrical production
- stageRaised performance platform
- curtain callPost-show audience acknowledgment
- standing ovationApplause while risen
showstopper · marquee · playbill · orchestra · ensemble · revival · choreography · opening night
Comedian and actor
- screenDisplay or barrier
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- soundtrackMusic accompanying visual media
- leading rolePrincipal character's part
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- renaissancePeriod of renewed vitality
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- master classHigh-level instructional session
- influencePower to affect others
pioneer · innovator · ambassador · tribute · honorary · lifetime achievement · documentary · memorial
Episodic TV comedy series
- guest appearanceBrief role by outsider
- variety showProgram mixing different performances
- talk showBroadcast featuring host-guest conversations
- specialUnlike the ordinary
tribute · host · late night
rhythm
Patterned stress and silence
- shoesProtective foot coverings
- hoofingDancing vigorously
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
shuffle · stomp · brush · wing · flap · heel · toe · floor · percussion · improvisation
Tony Award
Broadway excellence recognition
- musicalSung theatrical production
- stageRaised performance platform
- curtain callPost-show audience acknowledgment
standing ovation · showstopper · marquee · playbill · orchestra · ensemble · revival · choreography · opening night · finale
Billy Crystal
Comedian and actor
- screenDisplay or barrier
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- soundtrackMusic accompanying visual media
mentor
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- renaissancePeriod of renewed vitality
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- master classHigh-level instructional session
influence · pioneer · innovator · ambassador · tribute · honorary · lifetime achievement · documentary · memorial
sitcom
Episodic TV comedy series
- guest appearanceBrief role by outsider
- variety showProgram mixing different performances
- talk showBroadcast featuring host-guest conversations
special · tribute · host · late night
Gregory HinesRudolf Nureyev
Martha Graham · Isadora Duncan · Anna Pavlova · Bolshoi Ballet · Alvin Ailey
Gregory HinesMarlon Brando
Laurence Olivier · James Earl Jones · Meryl Streep · Sidney Poitier