Glover has also made appearances on "Saturday Night Live" and "The Rosie O'Donnell Show." He is one of the youngest males to have been nominated for a Tony award, and before the age of 20, he was a recipient of the Martin Luther King Jr. award for an outstanding youth.
"It is amazing to watch him work. He makes everything look so effortless, so natural, as if he learned to dance before he even learned to walk," said Laura Sullivan, marketing and communications director at the Center for the Performing Arts.
That may nearly be true, as Glover has been studying tap dancing from a very young age with such icons as Gregory Hines.
Although many may expect to see the funk-fused rhythms for which Glover is renowned at tomorrow's show, the Classical Savion tour is a departure from the style of his Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk performance at Penn State in 2002.
The show will consist of music performed by a live ensemble, with tap-dancing accompaniment by Glover. Classical as well as jazz musicians will be featured, performing works from composers such as Vivaldi and Bach.
Some Penn State students said they have been attracted to the performance because of the uniqueness of the event and Glover's experience on Broadway.
"I think it would be interesting to see someone who has been on Broadway, especially someone who can do something different like tap dancing," said Anna Valvo (senior-psychology). Other students have taken an interest in the event because of their own personal dancing experience.
"I've been a dancer my whole life, so I really wanted to see him," said Marissa Pacifico (freshman-journalism).
Whatever the reason for attendance, the Classical Savion performance should prove to be an exciting and inspiring event, Sullivan said.
"We are very excited to have Savion Glover return to Eisenhower Auditorium after his incredible performance in Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk here on campus in 2002. He is truly a genius."
