Known as Cornithea “RIO” Henderson, his recent work includes choreographing Usher’s “My Way” Las Vegas residency. Henderson was the mastermind behind Usher’s dance moves during his Super Bowl Halftime performance.

Hailing from St. Louis, Mo., Henderson began his career at age 11 and quickly became a powerful and versatile dancer. He received training at the Center of Contemporary Arts in St. Louis, the American Ballet Theatre, and the Dance Theatre of Harlem.





When Henderson was 18, he moved to Los Angeles. After working with prominent choreographers such as Jamaica Craft, Aakomon “AJ” Jones and Fatima Robinson (“The Color Purple”), Henderson transitioned into choreography himself.

He worked with Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Christina Aguilera, Ne-Yo, Prince and many others. His film and TV work include “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Dancing With the Stars,” “Saturday Night Live,” You Got Served,” “Stomp the Yard” and “Dreamgirls.”