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American dancer and choreographer (1906–1953)

Lester Horton
Born	Lester Iradell Horton (1906-01-23)January 23, 1906 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Died	November 2, 1953(1953-11-02) (aged 47)
Occupations	Dancer choreographer teacher

Lester Iradell Horton (January 23, 1906 – November 2, 1953) was an American dancer, choreographer, and teacher.

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Early years and education

Lester Iradell Horton was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 23, 1906. His parents were Iradell and Pollyanna Horton.^{[citation needed]}

His interest in dance was mainly stimulated by his fascination with American Indian culture after watching tribal dances in a Wild West show.

He studied the Iroquois and Red River Indians, and Penobscot and Ojibwa tribes.^[1]

He studied ballet for two years with a local teacher in Indianapolis, Theo Hewes.^[2] At that time he also took classes at the Herron Art Institute and worked with the