Robert Green
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About
Dancer, choreographer, director and stylist who has gained fame for posting his dances and work with celebrities online. He went viral in 2015 when he shared the news with his mom, Sylvia Watlington-Green, that he had booked a world tour as a dancer for Taylor Swift. His Instagram, staronstage, has over 160,000 followers.
Before Fame
He started out in the art world as a musician, playing violin for 12 years, which landed him on scholarship at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, double majoring in Music and Dance. After traveling and simultaneously training in Hip-Hop, Ballet, and Jazz, Robert got noticed by some of the industry's top choreographers. Robert went on to travel the country assisting industry legends such as Laurieann Gibson, Brian Friedman, Tabitha and Napoleon D'Umo, and many more. In 2013, Robert followed his heart and took a giant leap of faith by moving out to Los Angeles to pursue an entirely new career in the dance industry. In 2015, he was one of 12 guys selected to dance around the globe on Taylor Swift's record-breaking 1989 WORLD TOUR.
Trivia
He completed two world tours with Swift and has appeared on numerous shows on Netflix and Disney, including So You Think You Can Dance. As of October 2024, he was Louis Vuitton's Choreographer and Movement Director, as well as MTV's Creator to Watch.
Family Life
He is from Raleigh, North Caroline and often credits his mom for allowing him to live his dream: "I have had the most supportive mother who has supported me in everything that I have ever touched."
Associated With
He has danced for the industry's top artists including Justin Timberlake, Selena Gomez, The Weeknd, Mary J. Blige, Ricky Martin, Pitbull, and Ellie Goulding. He has also choreographed for Tove Lo and Charli XCX.
