Rennie Harris
- January 5, 2024
- Dancer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Rennie Harris |
| Occupation | Dancer |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 28, 1964(1964-01-28) |
| Age | 60 |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Pennsylvania |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Rennie Harris Biography
| Name | Rennie Harris |
| Birthday | Jan 28 |
| Birth Year | 1964 |
| Place Of Birth | Philadelphia |
| Home Town | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Rennie Harris is one of the most popular and richest Dancer who was born on January 28, 1964 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He is a hip-hop dance legend, best known for his founding of the influential touring dance companies Rennie Harris Puremovement & RHAW. He has been awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship, the Hip-hop dance veteran known for founding the influential touring dance companies Rennie Harris Puremovement and RHAW. He is the recipient of many prestigious honors, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Alvin Ailey Black Theater Award. Black Theater Award, and many other prestigious honors.
His companies have been on tour with some of the biggest names in music, such as pop icon His companies have toured with some of music’s biggest artists, including pop icon Madonna..
The pioneer of Street Dance Theater or Hip-hop Concert dance, Rennie Harris founded, Rennie Harris Puremovement in 1991-92, the company was created to further his efforts to preserve and disseminate hip-hop culture. The company’s mission is to re-educate about hip-hop and its culture through its artistic work, lecture demonstrations, and discussions. The company currently performs newer repertory works such as: “Something to Do with Love”, “Get It,” and “Love American Style,” among a host of other works. The company has performed such evening length productions as: “Rome and Jewels”, “Facing Mekka”, and “Heaven”, of which they have won numerous awards for. 2012 marks the 20th Anniversary of Rennie Harris Puremovement of which the company toured excerpts of past works as well as newer works in commemoration.
Rennie Harris started his career by forming dance groups during his teens, such as the GQ group called, The Step Masters and a popping crew called, The Scanner Boys. These groups opened and performed with such acts as: Afrika Bambaataa, West Street Mob, Kool Moe Dee and the Treacherous Three, Super Nature, currently known as Salt-n-Pepa, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, and Doug E Fresh, Double Trouble, Roxanne Shante, UTFO, Whodini, Newcleus, Run DMC, Kurtis Blow, Madonna, Brandy, Aliah, Sugar Hill Gang, Sister Sledge, Gloria Gaynor, The Tramps, and Debarge, among others. Also known as, Prince of the Ghetto, Harris was also a member of The Magnificent Force. Rennie worked for the TV dance shows: “Dancin’ On Air”, “Dance Party USA”, and then was given his own show to host called, “One House Street.” Rennie Harris finished his commercial career with a prolonged tour with Cathy Sledge of Sister Sledge, as a choreographer and dancer. Harris then returned to Philadelphia and The Scanner Boys to continue to innovate hip-hop dance. The Scanner Boys disbanded in 1992 with their last performance at the “Dancing in the Streets” festival held at 30th Street Train Station in Philadelphia.
He performed with his brother in Cobra III.
Rennie Harris Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Dancer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Rennie Harris is one of the richest Dancer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rennie Harris 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
As a child, he was raised in Philadelphia and joined dance groups such as The Step Masters.
His dance company RHAW was selected by President His dance company RHAW was chosen by President Barack Obama as cultural ambassadors for Dance Motion USA, touring in areas across the Middle East. to be Cultural Ambassadors for Dance Motion USA. They will be touring throughout the Middle East.
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.
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Growing up in North Philadelphia, PA, Rennie was first inspired by Don Campbell’s group, The Campbell Lockers, after seeing them on the TV show Soul Train. He started dancing socially as a kid but when he was around 12 years old, he started a dance group called Cobra III with his brother and childhood friend, nicknamed “Brainy.” Cobra III entered and won a local church talent show, marking the beginning of Harris’ life commitment to dance.
Facts & Trivia
Rennie Ranked on the list of most popular Dancer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Rennie Harris celebrates birthday on January 28 of every year.
What was Rennie Harris style of movement?
Harris is well versed in the vernacular of hip-hop which includes the various techniques of B-boy (misnomer “break dancing”), house dancing, stepping and other styles that have emerged spontaneously from the urban, inner cities of America like the North Philadelphia community in which he was raised.
Who has Rennie Harris worked with?
He performed on the country’s first hip-hop tour, The Fresh Festival, with Run DMC, Fat Boys, Kurtis Blow, and Whodini. He also hosted the popular TV show One House Street, which rivaled Club MTV in ratings.
Where did Rennie Harris live?
Lorenzo “Rennie” Harris was born and raised in an African-American community in North Philadelphia.
Where was Rennie Harris born?
Philadelphia, PA
What is Rennie Harris known for?
Lorenzo Harris (born 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.