Rennie Harris, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Rennie Harris

American choreographer

Date of Birth: 28-Jan-1964

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession: choreographer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Rennie Harris (born Lorenzo Harris on January 28, 1964) is a dancer, choreographer, artistic director and professor of hip-hop dance.
Harris formed the first and longest running hip-hop dance touring company, Rennie Harris Puremovement in 1992.
In 2007, he conceived another touring company, RHAW or Rennie Harris Awe-Inspiring Works.Harris has received numerous awards for his theatrical hip-hop dance performances or what he refers to as, "Hip-Hop concert dance".
He is known for such works as Rome and Jewels, Facing Mekka, 100 NAKED LOCKS, Heaven, and a host of innovative repertory works, which have broken many stereotypes and expectations of hip-hop dance.
After receiving an honorary doctorate from Bates College and an honorary doctorate from Columbia College, Harris' company was chosen as 1 of 4 US companies to serve as cultural ambassadors for President Obama's "Dance Motion USA." In 2012, it toured the Middle East, performing and giving hip hop workshops to Egyptians, Israelis and Palestinians.