[2] He worked for more than 20 years as an artist and teacher in England, where he became influential in the world of ballet, film, and theater.

[3] Born as Clarence Bradley Epps in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,[1] he began his career in the United States, although he was often not credited for his early work because he was black.

He also worked with Billy Pierce, his fellow African-American choreographer.

[4][5] He worked on many Broadway and West End shows.

[6] He was the first black dancer to choreograph an all-white show in London.