| Year | Award | Show |
| 2003 | American Choreography Award | Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 2002 | Honorary Doctor of Performing Arts in American Dance (Oklahoma City University) | Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 1995 | Flo-Bert Award | Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 1995 | Living Treasure in American Dance Award (Oklahoma City University) | Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 1989 | Tony Award Best Choreography | Black and Blue [winner] |
| 1981 | Tony Award Best Choreography | Sophisticated Ladies [nominee] |
| 1981 | Outer Critics Circle Award for outstanding Tap Choreography | Sophisticated Ladies [winner] |
| 1979 | Drama Critics Award | Eubie [winner] |
| 1979 | Tony Award Best Choreography | Eubie! [nominee] |
| 1979 | Drama Desk Award Outstanding Choreography | Eubie! [nominee] |