Savion Glover

Savion Glover

Active - 1989 - 2020  |   Born - Nov 19, 1973 in Newark, New Jersey, United States  |   Genres - Music, Drama, Comedy

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  • His grandmother Anna was the first to noticed his musical talent.
  • Attended Newark Community School of the Arts on a full scholarship.
  • His first pair of tap shoes were red and white, before he used to dance in cowboy boots.
  • Actor and dancer Michael Blevins trained him in tap dancing for his role in The Tap Dance Kid.
  • Made his Broadway debut at the age of 12 as the lead in The Tap Dance Kid.
  • Studied with many tap legends, including Gregory Hines, Sammy Davis Jr. and Henry Le Tang.
  • Founder of Real Tap Skills, HooFeRz Club School for Tap, and Savion Glover Productions.