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Cholly Atkins
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Birth: Sep. 13, 1913
Death: Apr. 19, 2003

Dancer who choreographed the smooth moves of countless Motown recording artists. Born Charles Atkinson, he found his career after winning a Charleston dance contest in 1923 and continued dancing from then on. In 1988 he dusted off his tap shoes to choreograph the Broadway musical "Black and Blue" for which he was given a Tony Award. (bio by: Ron Moody) 

 
Cause of death: Pancreatic cancer
 
Burial:
Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown.
 
Created by: Ron Moody
Record added: Apr 23, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 7377706
Cholly Atkins
Added by: Ron Moody
 
 
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- Olive
 Added: May. 4, 2013
Love you & miss you daddy!
- Dee
 Added: Apr. 19, 2013
Thinking of you just a bit more than usual today Pop Pop...I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU MUCH!
- S.S.S.
 Added: Apr. 19, 2013
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