Savion Glover

  • Glover was born in Newark, New Jersey.

    Glover was born in Newark, New Jersey.
  • Drum lessons

    Drum lessons
    His mother noticed he loved banging on pots and pans and put him in drum lessons at age 4.
  • began taking tap lessons

    began taking tap lessons
    He started lessons at seven years old. He discovered his love for rhythm tap.
  • "The Tap Dance Kid"

    "The Tap Dance Kid"
    It is based on a novel, "Nobody's Family is Going to Change". He was just nine years old when he played the lead role in this musical.
  • HooFeRz Club School for Tap

    HooFeRz Club School for Tap
    He has taught tap since he was 14 years old. He created "Real Tap Skills".
  • "Black and Blue Musical"

    "Black and Blue Musical"
    He performed this at age 15. He was one of the youngest performers ever nominated for a Tony Award because of this performance. This was actually his return to broadway, after taking a break for several years.
  • "Tap"

    "Tap"
    He made his film debut and starred with his mentor, Gregory Hines.
  • Sesame Street

    Sesame Street
    played the role of himself
  • "Jelly's Last Jam Musical"

    "Jelly's Last Jam Musical"
    Glover played the role of "Young Jelly". He was nominated for the Drama Desk Award as outstanding featured actor in the musical.
  • Tony Award

    Tony Award
    He won a Tony Award for best choreography for "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk".
  • Happy Feet

    Happy Feet
    Glover was an inspiration behind the film and helped to choreograph.
  • Happy Feet 2

    Happy Feet 2
    also helped with the choreography in the sequel