Her first big break in a career that would make her a pioneering tap dancer came as a chorus-line girl for a Count Basie Orchestra performance. At 13, she was just a little wisp of a thing, too tiny for any of the costumes on hand, so she wore pants, which would become her signature fashion statement. LeGon danced alongside Bill Bojangles Robinson, hoofed on Broadway, shined her star in movies including the classic Stormy Weather and appeared on TV shows, most notably Amos ‘n’ Andy. In addition to being easy on the eyes, she was athletic and charismatic, which makes footage of her legacy still enjoyable to watch.
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