Jason Samuels Smith

Jason Samuels Smith, (dancer, choreographer, director, humanitarian) received an Emmy, Dance Magazine Award, American Choreography Award and Gregory Hines Humanitarian Award among others. Choreography and film credits include “Black Nativity” (associate tap choreographer); Hit Series Psych; Secret Talents of the Stars (MYA); So You Think You Can Dance; Dancing with The Stars; UPAJ:Improvise; Dean Hargrove’s “Tap Heat” and Outkast’s “Idlewild”. Stage Credits include Debbie Allen’s Soul Possessed (leading role); Broadway’s Bring in Da’Noise, Bring in Da’Funk (principal/lead roles); Imagine Tap! (leading role). He also designed and developed a professional tap shoe sold exclusively by BLOCH and founded the Tap program at Debbie Allen Dance Academy. Using his art for social justice, he has supported organizations including Groove With Me, AHF, Tied To Greatness, amfAR, The Actors Fund, DRA/Broadway Cares, and Witness to name a few. Jason continues to advocate for tap dance worldwide.