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Glover was born in Newark, New Jersey.
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Drum lessons
His mother noticed he loved banging on pots and pans and put him in drum lessons at age 4. -
began taking tap lessons
He started lessons at seven years old. He discovered his love for rhythm tap. -
"The Tap Dance Kid"
It is based on a novel, "Nobody's Family is Going to Change". He was just nine years old when he played the lead role in this musical. -
HooFeRz Club School for Tap
He has taught tap since he was 14 years old. He created "Real Tap Skills". -
"Black and Blue Musical"
He performed this at age 15. He was one of the youngest performers ever nominated for a Tony Award because of this performance. This was actually his return to broadway, after taking a break for several years. -
"Tap"
He made his film debut and starred with his mentor, Gregory Hines. -
Sesame Street
played the role of himself -
"Jelly's Last Jam Musical"
Glover played the role of "Young Jelly". He was nominated for the Drama Desk Award as outstanding featured actor in the musical. -
Tony Award
He won a Tony Award for best choreography for "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk". -
Happy Feet
Glover was an inspiration behind the film and helped to choreograph. -
Happy Feet 2
also helped with the choreography in the sequel
