Nichelle Nichols Dancing On Star Trek Set

Actresses like Nichelle Nichols, who brought to life Lt. Uhura, are multi-faceted artists.  Besides being accomplished actors and actresses, they may also be singers, dancers, visual artists and much more. The parts they play in the TV shows and films we love can often boost their public profiles, but exclude some of those other extraordinary talents.

In these fantastic photos, we see Nichols practicing some incredible dance moves while off camera on Star Trek - the original series.  It's a shame that one of the writers - or Gene Roddenberry himself - couldn't have penned a major storyline in which Nichols could have showcased her wonderful, graceful dancer skills.  Thankfully, we have these great photos to document her passionate exuberance in moving around so wonderfully.  It's clear Uhura wasn't only highly skilled linguistically, but exquisitely capable on the dance floor too.