Fatima Robinson is a 3x Emmy-nominated choreographer, creative director, and producer whose impact spans over 30 years, from icons like Michael Jackson and Prince to Beyoncé and Rihanna. Her recent high-profile projects include serving as Director of Choreography for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour and choregraphing the critically acclaimed The Color Purple movie and the Super Bowl LVI halftime performance. New York Times has deemed Robinson “the most elevated hip-hop and R&B choreographer working today.”

As a keynote speaker, Fatima Robinson stands before audiences as the epitome of radical self-determination. From dancing in underground clubs against her parents’ wishes to choreographing the industry’s biggest names, her journey offers lessons in cultivating an unyielding clarity of purpose and daring to trust your inner voice. With quiet strength, she champions the nonlinear path and challenges audiences to honor talent from unconventional backgrounds. In inspiring keynotes and uplifting conversations, Fatima Robinson reminds audiences that greatness doesn’t require permission, only courage.

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Fatima Robinson is a powerhouse choreographer who got her big break at just 21 years old, choreographing Michael Jackson’s “Remember the Time” music video. Since then, she has worked with Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, The Weeknd, the Black Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani, Meghan Trainor, Prince, Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, and more, emerging as one of the most sought-after choreographers and producers in the world.

Robinson has choreographed and produced numerous award shows including two Grammy and five Oscar Awards ceremonies, the latter of which encompasses her Emmy-nominated production of Beyoncé’s “Be Alive” performance at the 2022 Oscars. She also executive produced “Taking the Stage: Changing America,” the concert honoring the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and taught a master class at the White House to celebrate African-American Women and Dance.

Other television moments showcasing Robinson’s artistry include the Tupac hologram at Coachella, NBC’s The Wiz Live!, and episodes of The Voice, Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, and American Idol. She is also the visionary behind memorable commercials for Gucci, Chanel, Burberry, Target, H&M, Pepsi, Gap, Apple, Nissan, Verizon, Motorola, and Heineken. On the big screen, Robinson has choreographed The Color Purple, Dreamgirls, The Harder They Fall, American Gangster, Ali, and Coming 2 America, to name a few, and has worked with stars like Will Smith, Halle Berry, Eddie Murphy, Colin Farrell, John Travolta, Uma Thurman, The Rock, Sandra Bullock, Thandie Newton, and Queen Latifah.

Named one of Entertainment Weekly’s “100 Most Creative People in Entertainment,” Robinson was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Choreographer – Off-Broadway, for her theatrical debut, Radiant Baby, and won the 2024 Best Choreography Award for a Feature Film at the World Choreography Awards for her work on The Color Purple musical movie. In 2026, Robinson received the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Arthur Mitchell Visionary Award, recognizing her legacy in the arts and her work to expand access to creative expression.