In the ’80s she choreographed for artists like the Talking Heads and David Bowie, and since then she's been dancing and judging international street dance competitions.
Here she is posing with some lady named Adele* while on tour with Bette Midler.
Earlier this summer, Basil attended a workshop held by French dancer Babson Baba Sy. When he realized who she was, he beckoned her to the front of the class to perform for everyone, and, well, WOW.
"I've always been a dancer, and I will always be a dancer," Basil told BuzzFeed. "Dance has been my lover, my doctor. I know I have my health because of this."
