Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on July 29, 1974)

Happy Birthday, Akram Khan! May your day be filled with more graceful moves than the London Olympics opening ceremony—though topping that epic 2012 performance might require some serious stretching. Your dance steps have always been smoother than my attempts at moonwalking across a freshly waxed floor.

From winning the Laurence Olivier Award for "Zero Degrees" in 2006 to continually redefining contemporary dance, you've shown us all how it's done—with style and elegance. Here's hoping this year brings you even greater leaps (literally!) and fewer stubbed toes backstage. Keep dancing through life; you're truly timeless—even if birthdays aren't!