Ann Reinking

Active - 1978 - 2009 | Born - Nov 10, 1949 in Seattle, Washington, United States | Genres - Musical, Drama, Comedy

Dance star, lead actress, onscreen from the late '70s.

Moved to New York City at 16 after training with the San Francisco Ballet; studied with the Joffrey Ballet in New York, and made her stage debut in Cabaret (1969) on Broadway.
Her dancing style was greatly influenced by her relationship with Broadway legend Bob Fosse in the 1970s, and she later carried on his signature chic-jazz motif as a choreographer.
Made the "raising the roof" dance move popular, and insisted on including it in a dance routine in the movie Annie (1982).
Founded the Broadway Theater Project, a Florida training program that connects students with theater professionals.
Works closely with the National Marfan Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness for the disorder (which also affects her son).

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