Fatima Robinson: Choreographing Beyoncé, bringing hip-hop dance to the mainstream, and The Color Purple

Veteran hip-hop choreographer Fatima Robinson talks about her legendary career, from working with Michael Jackson, Aaliyah and Dr. Dre, to choreographing two Super Bowls, and her latest project — choreographing the dance numbers in the film “The Color Purple.”

Even if dance isn't your thing, you've probably seen the work of hip-hop dancer and choreographer Fatima Robinson.

She's worked with artists like Aaliyah, Dr. Dre and Tupac, she created the dance for 

 by the Backstreet Boys, and she got her big break as Michael Jackson's choreographer for 

 at the age of just 21. Her more recent work includes choreographing Beyoncé's Renaissance tour as well as the Compton Tribute at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show.

Considered one of the most influential choreographers of our time, Robinson sees dance as more than just moving your body. In 

, she talks about her work as a form of storytelling and a spiritual experience.

"That's part of why people hire me," she says. "Not just the dance steps and the moves, but because I bring a lot more to the table. I pull out what people naturally have and give them permission to do it."

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Buddha Stretch, wearing all black, posing seated in room with the wall and floor painted the same shade of blue.

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Now, Robinson has brought her skills and talent to the new musical film adaptation of 

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Fatima Robinson is an American dancer, music video director and choreographer.

Veteran choreographer Fatima Robinson on bringing hip-hop dance to the mainstream

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