Charm La'Donna, The Black Woman Behind The Super Bowl's Biggest Moments

The Compton-raised dancer and choreographer has shaped halftime shows for Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, and Beyoncé.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Charm La'Donna, a dancer and choreographer from Compton, California, has been behind some of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime show performances in recent years. She has choreographed for artists like Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, and Beyoncé, adding her unique blend of hip-hop, ballet, and world dance styles to these high-profile shows.

Why it matters

La'Donna's work highlights the important role Black women play in shaping the biggest moments in entertainment, despite often not receiving the same level of recognition as their male counterparts. Her choreography has helped bring new perspectives and representation to the Super Bowl stage.

The details

Charm La'Donna, a dancer and choreographer from Compton, California, has been behind some of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime show performances in recent years. She has choreographed for artists like Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, and Beyoncé, adding her unique blend of hip-hop, ballet, and world dance styles to these high-profile shows. La'Donna, who trained in various dance styles from a young age, has earned an Emmy nomination for her work on Beyoncé's 'Beyoncé Bowl' in 2024, making her one of only four Black women ever recognized in the choreography category.

  • Charm La'Donna choreographed Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl LX halftime show.
  • Charm La'Donna choreographed Kendrick Lamar's 2025 Super Bowl halftime show.
  • Charm La'Donna choreographed The Weeknd's 2021 Super Bowl halftime show.
  • Charm La'Donna choreographed Beyoncé's 2024 Christmas Day 'Beyoncé Bowl'.

The players

Charm La'Donna

A dancer and choreographer from Compton, California, who has shaped some of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime show performances in recent years, including for artists like Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, and Beyoncé.

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican singer and rapper who performed the 2026 Super Bowl LX halftime show, with choreography by Charm La'Donna.

Kendrick Lamar

An American rapper who performed the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, with choreography by Charm La'Donna.

The Weeknd

A Canadian singer who performed the 2021 Super Bowl halftime show, with choreography by Charm La'Donna.

Beyoncé

An American singer who performed the 2024 Christmas Day 'Beyoncé Bowl', with choreography by Charm La'Donna.

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What they’re saying

“I call myself a hybrid. I have trained in many different styles, art forms of dance, and I feel like all of the styles that I've been able to study are blended well and put out through me. So I take my experiences, I look at the world, and I'm able to blend it in my body, and God allowed me to move and put it out.”

— Charm La'Donna (USA Today)

“You're talking to the little girl who used to choreograph in her room by herself, and now I see my work all over the world. I'm so grateful and blessed to be able to work with amazing artists across the board. I feel like every project that I work on has some impact on me.”

— Charm La'Donna (USA Today)

The takeaway

Charm La'Donna's work as a choreographer for some of the biggest Super Bowl halftime shows highlights the important role Black women play in shaping the most watched entertainment events, despite often not receiving the same level of recognition as their male counterparts. Her unique blend of dance styles has helped bring new perspectives and representation to the Super Bowl stage.