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Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards

Tap Dance·Dance·established·United States
20
QUALITY-TO-FAME GAP SCORE
/100
YT SUBS
750
SOCIAL
10K
CHAMPIONS
0

Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards is a highly accomplished American tap dancer born in 1976, considered one of the world's best tap dancers. She served as Michael Jackson's tap instructor for 11 years and has major Broadway credits including 'Black and Blue' and 'Bring In Da'Noise, Bring In Da'Funk'.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (8)
  • Multiple prestigious awards including Astaire, Princess Grace, Jacob's Pillow, and two Bessie Awards
  • Best Actress nomination for film role
  • Michael Jackson personally studied her tap technique
  • Broadway veteran with appearances in major productions
  • Princess Grace Foundation Award recipient
  • Performances at prestigious venues like The Joyce Theater and Jacob's Pillow
  • Created major tap dance works including 'The Blues Project' (2013) and 'Charlie's Angels' (2008)
  • Appeared in Spike Lee's 'Bamboozled'
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (4)
Q:Is Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards underrated?

Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 20 out of 100. they have notable achievements including multiple prestigious awards including astaire, princess grace, jacob's pillow, and two bessie awards.

Q:What genre is Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards?

Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards works in Tap Dance originating from United States (New York). As a dance artist at the "established" level, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Tap Dance scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:Who are similar artists to Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards?

Fans of Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards often also enjoy Savion Glover, Michelle Dorrance, Ayodele Casel, Derick K. Grant, Jason Samuels Smith. These artists share common ground in the Tap Dance space and/or the United States dance scene. If you appreciate Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards's approach to tap dance, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards more famous?

With a Gap Score of 20/100, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage.

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