Chuck Davis | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Chuck_Davis.jpg) Chuck Davis in 2010 | |
| Born | Charles Rudolph Davis January 1, 1937 Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | May 14, 2017 (aged 80) Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Education | John W. Ligon High School |
| Alma mater | Howard University |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, choreographer, activist |
Charles Rudolph Davis, also known as Baba Chuck Davis, (January 1, 1937 – May 14, 2017) was an American dancer and choreographer whose work focused on traditional African dance. He was the founder of DanceAfrica, the Chuck Davis Dance Company, and the African American Dance Ensemble.