Famous Dancers of All Time: Gregory Hines (1946-2003)
Gregory Hines was American dancer who was popular for his tap dancing abilities. He was seen in dance films, which include “Tap” and “White Nights.” He started dancing when he was just two years old. At age 5, he had joined with his brother, Maurice and together they were known as “Hines Kids.” When they reached adolescents, they had joined their father and they become “Hines, Hines and Dad.” In 1973, he launched his Broadway career. He proved that he had great talent for tap dancing. In 1993, he won the Best Actor of Tony Awards for his role in “Jelly’s last Jam.”