Anthony Thomas

Only a handful of people in the world have the true honor of being called living legends. Anthony Thomas is one of these people.

Likened by many to Alvin Ailey and Bob Fosse, Thomas' ever-present sincerity and humility don't fully allow him to embrace these comparisons. A dance pioneer, visionary, and international master teacher, it's evident that Thomas is more comfortable in the role of dream maker than being known as "The man that changed the face of hip-hop."

Discovered by Janet Jackson at the age of 20, he was catapulted to worldwide fame for his groundbreaking choreography on Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 album. An overnight sensation, Thomas' Rhythm Nation 1814 tele-musical won a Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video, MTV's Music Award for Best Choreography, and the MTV Vanguard Award. The video is ranked on MTV and VH1's lists of Greatest 100 Videos of all time. His innovative gift of versatility and physical rhythm earned him an honored place in music history when he combined Popping and Locking for the first time. The marriage of these two forms of street dance changed the direction of hip-hop and created a standard of excellence in the world that has yet to be matched since Rhythm Nation.

Inspired one afternoon as an 8-year-old boy watching the legendary dance group The Lockers on Soul Train, Anthony's dream, to touch the lives of people worldwide through dance, was born and thrives in today's entertainment industry. With a signature style yet to be matched, his choreography is alive and can be seen today on Dancing With The Stars, Lip Sync Battle, FOX's American Dad sitcom, Disney's A Goofy Movie, and Robin Williams Toys to name a few. Anthony Thomas' long list of achievements is reflective of how he has played a pivotal role in paving the way for today's top contemporary dance artists and choreographers.