Lester Horton
From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
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Date: 2008
Lester Horton 1906-53, American modern dancer, choreographer, and teacher, b. Indianapolis. Moving to California in 1928, Horton formed his own company in Los Angeles and also performed in theater, films, and nightclubs. He became one of the country's most influential choreographers, incorporating such diverse elements as Native American dances and modern jazz into works of striking originality and drama. His influence is reflected in the work of his pupil Alvin Ailey . Other well-known dancers who worked in his company include Carmen deLavallade, Arthur Mitchell , and James Truitte. Horton's company continued to perform after his death until 1960.
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