Performer · Film / Screen Icon · Partnership Icon · Innovator
The Nicholas Brothers
Gravity-Defying Flash Dancers
Why They Matter
Their Stormy Weather staircase sequence is widely considered the greatest dance number ever filmed, combining tap, acrobatics, and showmanship at an unmatched level.
Known For
Biography
Fayard and Harold Nicholas performed acrobatic tap dance routines of almost superhuman athleticism, creating some of the most jaw-dropping dance sequences ever filmed.
As a performer, film / screen icon, partnership icon and innovator active during the Golden Age of Hollywood era, The left an indelible mark on Tap, Film Dance across United States. They are particularly remembered for Stormy Weather, Acrobatic tap, Split jumps.
Legacy & Impact
Their Stormy Weather staircase sequence is widely considered the greatest dance number ever filmed, combining tap, acrobatics, and showmanship at an unmatched level.
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